PHP Create a new ZIP from memory

Question

I have some textstrings in memory and want to create a simple ZIP from it. Do I have to create a textfile and store it on the server first or can I create a ZIP directly from memory and store it finally. This would save time and action.

I am pretty sure that manual is not closed today... php.net/manual/en/ziparchive.addfromstring.php — nospor
– nospor, Commented Oct 10, 2016 at 12:53
Hi guys - I was reading the manual. Obviously must have overread this doe to a lot of ZIP SO answers relating to add files from disk. Thanks to people downvoting, very tolerant ! — Ben
– Ben, Commented Oct 10, 2016 at 12:58

brclz · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-10 12:59:28Z

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You can use addFromString() from ZipArchive.

Example very much alike the one from manual:

<?php
    $content = 'My content in Memory';

    $zip = new ZipArchive;
    $res = $zip->open('archive.zip', ZipArchive::CREATE);
    if ($res === TRUE) {
        $zip->addFromString('file.txt', $content);
        $zip->close();
    } else {
       echo 'Error: Zip couldn\'t be created.';
    }
?>

answered Oct 10, 2016 at 12:59

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brclz Over a year ago

@Ben : Did you find another solution or did this respond to your question?

Ben Over a year ago

I use and accept your answer. Works perfect. Thanks

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