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To split zip archives into multiple files, we’ll use the -s (splitsize) option of the zip command. Before using the zip utility, you’ll need to make sure it’s installed on your system. You can check our guide on how to use zip on Linux for help with that.
How do I split a zip file into multiple files?
How to create a split Zip file
- Create a new Zip file or open an existing one in WinZip.
- Click the Tools tab and click Multi-Part Zip File.
- Type the name for your split Zip file and choose a target folder. Note: The name must be different from the name of the open Zip file.
- Click OK to create the Split Zip file.
How do I split a zip file into Linux?
Split the archive /home/user/myarchive. zip into multiple smaller archives, each of that is no larger than 2097152 bytes (2 megabytes). The split files will be written into the current directory. Same as the above command, but pause between the creation of each split file.
