CPIO is a compressed archive format used by the CPIO (Copy In/Out) utility in Unix-based operating systems. It is used for packaging and compressing files for storage or transfer. CPIO files can be opened with compatible software, making them ideal for managing large datasets or software distributions.
ZIP is a widely used file compression format that bundles multiple files into a single archive. It reduces the file size for easier sharing, storage, and transfer. ZIP files are supported by most operating systems and file managers, making them one of the most popular archive formats worldwide.