Smaz Short-String Compressor
Compression · Free Online Tool
Smaz algorithm for compressing short English strings.
smaz for byte-compatible output.Click "Compress" to run...Short Strings
Beats general-purpose codecs on inputs under ~100 bytes where header overhead dominates.
Fixed Codebook
No dictionary needs to be stored — the codebook is shared between encoder and decoder.
Pure JS
Educational implementation showing how codebook substitution works.
How to Use Smaz Short-String Compressor
- 1Enter or paste the text you want to compress.
- 2Select the compression algorithm (gzip, deflate, or brotli).
- 3Click compress to reduce the data size.
- 4Copy or download the compressed output.
Features
- ✓100% free — no signup, no subscription, no ads
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser — data never leaves your device
- ✓Fast and lightweight — instant results
- ✓Cross-platform — works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
Frequently Asked Questions
What compression algorithms are supported?
We support gzip, deflate, and brotli compression algorithms for text data.
Is there a file size limit?
Since tools run in your browser, the limit depends on your device memory. Most tools handle several megabytes without issues.
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