# 22. Virtuoso Functions Guide - gz_uncompress

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## gz_uncompress

Uncompress a string using gzip algorithm
gz_uncompress (in str varchar, out str_out string_output);
Description

gz_uncompress takes a string argument, uncompresses it using the gzip algorithm, writing it to a string_output given as the second argument.

Parameters
str – A string to be uncompressed.
str_out – A string_output where the uncompressed output should be written.
Return Types

Always returns NULL.

Errors

Examples

See gz_compress.

See Also

gz_compress, string_output_gz_compress, string_output.