java.util.zip - GZIPInputStream Class
Introduction
The java.util.zip.GZIPInputStream class implements a stream filter for reading compressed data in the GZIP file format.
Class declaration
Following is the declaration for java.util.zip.GZIPInputStream class −
public class GZIPInputStream extends InflaterInputStream
Fields
Following are the fields for java.util.zip.GZIPInputStream class −
protected CRC32 crc − CRC-32 for uncompressed data.
protected boolean eos − Indicates end of input stream.
static int GZIP_MAGIC − GZIP header magic number.
Constructors
| Sr.No. | Constructor & Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | GZIPInputStream(InputStream in) Creates a new input stream with a default buffer size. |
| 2 | GZIPInputStream(InputStream in, int size) Creates a new input stream with the specified buffer size. |
Class methods
| Sr.No. | Method & Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | void close()
Closes this input stream and releases any system resources associated with the stream. |
| 2 | int read(byte[] buf, int off, int len)
Reads uncompressed data into an array of bytes. |
Methods inherited
This class inherits methods from the following classes −
- java.util.zip.InflaterInputStream
- java.io.FilterInputStream
- java.lang.Object
