How to store files in zip / rar archive with Xamarin Android?

Question

I´m working on an app where I need to store pictures in an archive and send them as attachment in email.

How can I create a zip file / rar file and save the pictures in it?

I´ve been searching all day long and nothing works for me. Tried this for example: http://stacktips.com/tutorials/android/how-to-programmatically-zip-and-unzip-file-in-android

Thanks!

Answer 1

I use SharpLibZip.Portable library ( http://icsharpcode.github.io/SharpZipLib/ ) . You can get it in your Nuget Package Manager.

It works fine in Android and UWP (not proved for me in iOS).