How to check file size in python?

Question

I am writing a Python script in Windows. I want to do something based on the file size. For example, if the size is greater than 0, I will send an email to somebody, otherwise, continue to other things.

How do I check the file size?

Answer 1

• There are many ways to check file size in Python some are as follows:-

  • By using os.path.getsize() will return you the file size which will be in bytes. It raises os.error if the file does not exist or is inaccessible.

os.path.getsize(file_path)

• You can also use the os.stat method and its member object st_size. It also returns output in bytes. And this code has full answer to your question.

import os 

file_path = r"<path to your file>" 

if os.stat(file_path).st_size > 0:

  <send an email to somebody> 

else: 

  <continue to other things>

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