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? Select the correct answer from above options

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