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Python: How can I obtain the filesize of a selected file in PyQt5?

In PyQt5, it is possible to select a file using QFileDialog. I understand how to obtain the file name, but how might one obtain the filesize?

Solution

  • Without opening the file:

    You must use the QFileInfo class and the size() method:

    filename, _ = QFileDialog.getOpenFileName(None, 'Open file')
if filename != "":
    info = QFileInfo(filename)
    size = info.size()
    print(info)

    Opening the file:

    filename, _ = QFileDialog.getOpenFileName(None, 'Open file')
if filename != "":
    file = QFile(filename)
    if file.open(QFile.ReadOnly):
        print(file.size())