Compress Csv File Size

Compress Csv File Size FAQ

What is the best way to compress a csv file?

GZIP CSV file: If you compress your CSV file using GZIP, the file size is reduced to 1 GB. Great savings! However, Redshift Spectrum still has to scan the entire file. The good news is your CSV file is four times smaller than the uncompressed one, so you pay one fourth of what you did before.

What is the average size of a csv file?

It should be around 1-2MB. If the Excel file is an XLSX file, than the CSV file should be a little smaller than the Excel file. The numbers assumes that the Excel files does not contain images and the data in cells is dominant. The size of the CSV also depends by the encoding of the file.

Is there a way to make a csv file smaller?

I don't understand why its so big. Any suggestions on how to make it smaller? CSV files are just text. I'm assuming you've got hundreds of thousands of lines in it. So realistically, no, there's going to be very little you can do to reduce the size, other than removing unnecessary information from it. CSV files are just text.

How to compress files online?

How to compress files online Drag or click the add file button to choose your document or image.* Wait for WeCompress to reduce the file size. Click to download the smaller file to your local computer.