rzip ☆
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Description:
File compression tool (like gzip or bzip2)
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: compression cli utilities file-archiver bwt
Install: brew install rzip
About:
Rzip is a compression program that provides similar functionality to gzip or bzip2. It utilizes the Burrows-Wheeler transform for high compression ratios, similar to bzip2, but is specifically optimized for long-distance redundancy found in large files. This makes it particularly effective for compressing large datasets, backups, and virtual machine images.
Key Features:
  • High compression ratios using the Burrows-Wheeler transform
  • Optimized for long-distance redundancy detection
  • Command-line interface compatible with standard Unix workflows
  • Designed for compressing very large files efficiently
Use Cases:
  • Compressing large backup files and disk images
  • Reducing storage requirements for large datasets
  • Archiving files with significant repeated content across distances
Alternatives:
  • gzip – Faster but offers lower compression ratios
  • bzip2 – Similar compression algorithm, but rzip is optimized for larger files
  • xz – Often provides better compression but can be slower and more memory intensive
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 1:11am 0 VERSION_BUMP b7cf5a2f
Sep 16, 2024 1:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d7236708
Sep 16, 2024 10:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP ab6c8b77
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