DataToolsLab
Encoding & Number Bases

Gzip String Compressor (client-side)

Compress and decompress strings using gzip, entirely in the browser.

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What is Gzip String?

Gzip is the most common HTTP compression algorithm. This tool lets you test compression ratios on arbitrary text using the browser CompressionStreams API.

How it works

We use CompressionStream and DecompressionStream to compress/decompress, showing before and after byte counts.

  1. Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
  2. Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
  3. Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.

Examples

Realistic sample

Type or paste any realistic input — the tool computes the result locally and instantly.

Common mistakes

Expecting a server round-trip

Nothing is uploaded — every tool in this category runs entirely in your browser.

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