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How to Use Laravel Zipstream

Did you know that creating and downloading zip files dynamically can boost the user experience in web applications?

With Laravel Zipstream, we can easily generate and stream zip files using local or S3 file sources, or any other PSR7 stream. This blog will guide you through the steps to integrate and use Zipstream in your application.

Laravel Zipstream offers a solution for creating zip files dynamically. It enables immediate downloads and offers accurate download time estimates, leading to a smooth experience for users who need to download multiple files at once.

1. The first step in creating zip files in a Laravel application is to install the StechStudio ZipStream package. So, run this command in the terminal:

   composer require stechstudio/laravel-zipstream
2. Next, implement the logic for creating zip files in a controller. Here’s an example of how to set this up:

   

   Make sure there is a folder named `MyFiles` in the `public` directory with the files we want to include in the zip.
3. Then, trigger the zip file creation by defining a route. So, open the `routes/web.php` file and add the following route:

   
4. After we set up the Zipstream package and configure the controller method, run the Laravel application to test the zip file download functionality. We can start the Laravel development server with this command:

   php artisan serve

   This command will start the development server, making our application accessible at `http://localhost:8000`.
5. Finally. test the zip download functionality by opening a web browser and going to :

   http://localhost:8000/download-zip

   This URL will start the controller method via the StechStudio ZipStream package to create and stream the zip file to the user’s browser.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to use Laravel Zipstream.