---
title: compressed
framework: system
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: system/fileflags/compressed
---

# compressed

File is compressed at the file system level.

## Declaration

```swift
static var compressed: FileFlags { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The corresponding C constant is UF_COMPRESSED. note: This flag is read-only. Attempting to change it will result in undefined behavior.