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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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What is a ZIP file?
ZIP is one of the most widely used archive file formats. It compresses one or more files into a single container using lossless compression algorithms. ZIP files are commonly used for sharing and storing files efficiently.
Created in the late 1980s, the format is supported by virtually all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Many apps can open or create ZIP archives without needing extra tools.
How to open ZIP files
ZIP files can be opened with built-in tools on Windows, macOS, and many Linux distributions. They’re also supported by 7-Zip, WinRAR, and countless other utilities.
You can extract or convert ZIP files online using AnyConv for convenience across devices.
Key facts about ZIP
- Full name: ZIP Archive
- Extension: .zip
- MIME type: application/zip
- Developed by: Phil Katz (PKWARE)
- Initial release: 1989
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert BZ2 files?Not at all! You can convert BZ2 to ZIP without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert BZ2 to ZIP on AnyConv?Absolutely. All BZ2 and ZIP files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting BZ2 to ZIP?We do our best to preserve the original quality during BZ2 to ZIP conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert BZ2 to ZIP?Most conversions from BZ2 to ZIP take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one BZ2 file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple BZ2 files to ZIP at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support BZ2 to ZIP conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting BZ2 to ZIP on any platform.