Online BZ2 Converter
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What is a BZ2 file?
BZ2 is a single-file compression format that uses the BZIP2 algorithm. It compresses files more efficiently than GZIP, especially for large text files or source code.
Unlike archive formats like ZIP or TAR, BZ2 handles only one file at a time. To compress or decompress multiple files, it’s commonly used together with TAR (.tar.bz2).
How to open BZ2 files
BZ2 files can be opened with 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Unix command-line tools such as `bzip2` and `bunzip2`. These tools decompress the file to its original format.
You can also convert or extract BZ2 files online using AnyConv, especially if you don't have a desktop archiver installed.
Key facts about BZ2
- Full name: BZIP2 Compressed File
- Extension: .bz2
- MIME type: application/x-bzip2
- Developed by: Julian Seward
- Initial release: 1996
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FAQ
- 👍 What is the best BZ2 converter?
- Perhaps our BZ2 converter is the best. AnyConv is fast, free and does not require software installation.
- 🔺 How to convert Archive files to BZ2?
- Choose files and upload them on the page. Select "to BZ2" and click "Convert". After a few seconds, you can download BZ2 files.
- 🔻 How do i change BZ2 to another format?
- Upload your BZ2-file on the page. Select target format and click "Convert". BZ2 conversion takes a few seconds.
- 📱 Can I use BZ2 converter on iPhone or iPad?
- Yes, you can convert BZ2 files from iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices, because AnyConv BZ2 Converter is a multi-platform web service.