$files->size() method

Get size of file or directory (in bytes)

Available since version 3.0.214.

Usage

// basic usage
$int = $files->size(string $path);

// usage with all arguments
$int = $files->size(string $path, $options = []);

Arguments

NameType(s)Description
pathstring

File or directory path

options (optional)array, bool

Options array, or boolean true for getString option:

  • getString (bool): Get string that summarizes bytes, kB, MB, etc.? (default=false)

Return value

int string


$files methods and properties

API reference based on ProcessWire core version 3.0.248

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