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Windows zip recursive folder equivalent in Linux
Compresses a folder tree into a zip file.
Windows
→
zip recursive folder
Linux equivalents
zip -r archive.zip folder
zip -r archive.zip folder
zip -r archive.zip folder
Overview
What this command does
Compresses a folder tree into a zip file.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Create recursive zip
Compresses a folder tree into a zip file.
zip -r archive.zip folder
Create recursive zip
zip --help
Show command help when supported
man zip
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
zip -r archive.zip folder
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: zip recursive folder
zip -r archive.zip folderReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
zip -r archive.zip folder | Create recursive zip |
zip --help | Show command help when supported |
man zip | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | zip -r archive.zip folder |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | zip -r archive.zip folder |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | zip -r archive.zip folder |
Same command on this distribution. |
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