Download database in gzip

Question

With using the CraftCMS builtin database export feature, is it possible to specify the export config to have the file in .gzip instead of just .zip? If, yes, then how can I do it?

Answer 1

Nope, the UtilitiesController is hard-coded to use .zip:

        $zip = new ZipArchive();

        if ($zip->open($zipPath, ZipArchive::CREATE) !== true) {
            throw new Exception('Cannot create zip at ' . $zipPath);
        }

        $filename = pathinfo($backupPath, PATHINFO_BASENAME);
        $zip->addFile($backupPath, $filename);
        $zip->close();

        return Craft::$app->getResponse()->sendFile($zipPath, null, [
            'mimeType' => 'application/zip',
        ]);