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What is a RAR file?
RAR is a proprietary archive format developed by Eugene Roshal. It offers advanced compression capabilities and supports features like error recovery and file spanning, making it popular for compressing large files.
RAR files are widely used for distributing software, media, and documents online. However, they require special software to extract, such as WinRAR or other compatible tools.
How to open RAR files
RAR files can be opened using WinRAR, 7-Zip, PeaZip, or other compatible programs. Native support is limited on most systems, so additional software is often required.
To extract or convert RAR files online, you can use AnyConv for quick access without installation.
Key facts about RAR
- Full name: Roshal Archive
- Extension: .rar
- MIME type: application/vnd.rar
- Developed by: Eugene Roshal
- Initial release: 1993
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What is a TAR.BZ2 file?
TAR.BZ2 is a compressed archive format that combines the TAR packaging method with BZIP2 compression. It’s common in Unix and Linux environments for distributing software or backing up files.
This format offers better compression than TAR.GZ, although it may be slower to compress and extract. It's frequently used for packaging open-source project files.
How to open TAR.BZ2 files
TAR.BZ2 files can be opened using 7-Zip, WinRAR, PeaZip, or tar with bzip2 support on Unix-based systems. They’re common in Linux software packaging.
Use AnyConv to extract or convert TAR.BZ2 files into ZIP or individual components.
Key facts about TAR.BZ2
- Full name: BZIP2 Compressed TAR Archive
- Extension: .tar.bz2
- MIME type: application/x-bzip2
- Developed by: Julian Seward
- Initial release: 1996
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert RAR files?Not at all! You can convert RAR to TAR.BZ2 without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert RAR to TAR.BZ2 on AnyConv?Absolutely. All RAR and TAR.BZ2 files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting RAR to TAR.BZ2?We do our best to preserve the original quality during RAR to TAR.BZ2 conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert RAR to TAR.BZ2?Most conversions from RAR to TAR.BZ2 take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one RAR file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple RAR files to TAR.BZ2 at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support RAR to TAR.BZ2 conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting RAR to TAR.BZ2 on any platform.