arkistotiedoston

Arkistotiedosto refers to an archive file in Finnish. An archive file is a container file used to aggregate one or more computer files into a single file. This process is also known as archiving. Archive files are commonly used for data compression and backup. They can store files and directories in a compressed format, reducing storage space and allowing for easier transfer or backup.

Common archive file formats include ZIP, RAR, TAR, and 7z. Each format has its own compression algorithms and features. For example, ZIP is widely supported and used for both compression and archiving. RAR offers strong compression ratios, while TAR is often used in Unix-like systems to bundle multiple files together, which can then be compressed by another tool. 7z is known for its high compression ratios.

To create or extract files from an archive, specialized software is required. These programs, often called archivers or unarchivers, handle the process of adding, deleting, and extracting files from the archive container. Examples of such software include WinRAR, 7-Zip, and built-in utilities in operating systems like Windows and macOS. The term "arkistotiedosto" is the direct Finnish translation and is used in contexts where digital archiving, data management, or file compression are discussed.