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Convert BZ2 (bzip2) files to ZIP, GZ, XZ and 7Z and more, or turn other files into BZ2. Everything on this page is converted in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
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About BZ2
bzip2 compresses a single file with the Burrows-Wheeler transform, giving smaller files than gzip but slower. It was the default for source tarballs before XZ took over, and .bz2 files are still common in scientific data.
BZ2 holds one file only and is slow to compress. BZ2 makes smaller files than gzip.
- Stands for
- bzip2
- Type
- Compressed file
- Compression
- Lossless (Burrows-Wheeler)
- Introduced
- 1996, by Julian Seward
- Opens in
- Linux, macOS Terminal, 7-Zip and most archive utilities
- Best for
- Compressing one file or a TAR archive on Unix systems
- File extension
- .bz2, .bzip2
- MIME type
- application/x-bzip2
Questions
How do I open a BZ2 file?
BZ2 opens in: Linux, macOS Terminal, 7-Zip and most archive utilities. If your device or app cannot open it, convert it to ZIP or GZ above.
What can I convert BZ2 to?
toany converts BZ2 to ZIP, GZ, XZ, 7Z and TAR.
What can I convert to BZ2?
toany creates BZ2 files from GZ and XZ.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Every BZ2 conversion listed here runs inside your browser. The files stay on your device.
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