Archive Extraction Tool

This Python script allows you to extract various types of archive files (such as .zip, .rar, .7z, .tar, .gz, and .bz2) to a specified destination folder. You can choose to extract files either from selected individual archives or an entire folder of archives. The tool uses multi-threading to extract archives concurrently for faster processing.

Features

• Support for Multiple Archive Formats:
  • .zip
  • .rar
  • .7z
  • .tar
  • .gz
  • .bz2
• Multi-threaded Extraction: Extracts archives concurrently for faster processing.
• GUI-based File and Folder Selection: Choose files or folders using a graphical file dialog.
• Logging and Error Handling: Logs extraction progress and handles errors with appropriate messages.
• Package Installation: The script checks for required packages and installs them if missing.

Requirements

Ensure the following Python libraries are installed:

• patool
• py7zr
• tk
• zipfile36

To install the required packages, the script will automatically attempt to install any missing dependencies when run.

Installation

1. Ensure you have Python installed on your system.
2. Download the script or clone the repository.
3. Run the script to automatically install any missing dependencies.

Usage

1. Run the Script: To run the script, simply execute it with Python:

   python "Bulk zip extractor.py"

2. Select Input Type:

   • The script will ask if you want to select specific archive files or an entire folder.
   • Choose "Yes" to select individual files or "No" to select a folder containing archive files.

3. Select Archives:

   • If you choose files, the file dialog will allow you to select the archive files you want to extract.
   • If you choose a folder, the script will automatically process all the archives in that folder.

4. Select Output Folder: A dialog will prompt you to choose the destination folder for the extracted files.

5. Extraction Process:

   • The script will begin extracting archives.
   • Multiple threads will be created to extract archives concurrently for faster processing.
   • You will receive notifications upon successful completion or errors during extraction.

Example

1. Run the script:

   python "Bulk zip extractor.py"

2. Choose to select specific archive files or a folder.

3. Select the desired archives or folder.

4. Choose the output folder where extracted files will be saved.

5. Wait for the extraction to complete.

Customization

You can modify the script to:

• Support additional archive formats.
• Change the logging behavior to write logs to a file or adjust the logging level.
• Modify how the extraction paths are structured or customize thread behavior.

Known Limitations

• File Format: This script only supports the listed archive formats (.zip, .rar, .7z, .tar, .gz, .bz2). Other formats will trigger a warning.
• Threading: The extraction process uses multiple threads which may strain system resources if many large files are processed concurrently.
• File Overwriting: If extraction paths contain files with the same name, they will be overwritten without prompt. Customize as needed for specific behavior.

License

This tool is open-source and free to use. Modify it according to your needs.

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