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compsize-git

Btrfs: find compression type/ratio on a file or set of files

  • App
  • CLI
  • System
  • STORAGE
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 31, 2026 description in en

Description

Btrfs compression details can be inspected for one file or a group of files, including the compression type and effective ratio. It is useful for users who want to know whether filesystem compression is saving space.

This is a diagnostic command for local filesystems. Results describe existing disk data; changing compression policy requires separate Btrfs configuration or file rewriting.

How to run

compsize

Commands: compsize

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