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What is a TAR file?
TAR stands for Tape Archive and is a format used to bundle multiple files into a single archive without compression. It originated in Unix systems and is still widely used for packaging files in open-source and Linux environments.
While TAR itself doesn’t compress data, it is often used in conjunction with compression tools like gzip or bzip2 (e.g., .tar.gz or .tar.bz2 files).
How to open TAR files
TAR files can be opened with 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Unix/Linux terminal tools. They are often used as a base for compressed archives like TAR.GZ or TAR.BZ2.
Use AnyConv to extract or convert TAR archives to standard formats on any platform.
Key facts about TAR
- Full name: Tape Archive File
- Extension: .tar
- MIME type: application/x-tar
- Developed by: AT&T Bell Labs
- Initial release: 1979
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What is a TBZ2 file?
TBZ2 is a shorthand extension for TAR.BZ2 files. It functions identically, combining TAR archiving with BZIP2 compression. The shorter extension is especially convenient in command-line environments.
TBZ2 files are interchangeable with TAR.BZ2 and are used in similar Unix/Linux applications involving software packaging and distribution.
How to open TBZ2 files
TBZ2 files can be opened using the same tools as TAR.BZ2: 7-Zip, PeaZip, or Linux's tar command. They are commonly used for software packaging in open-source environments.
AnyConv can convert TBZ2 files to ZIP or extract contents directly online.
Key facts about TBZ2
- Full name: BZIP2 Compressed TAR Archive (Short Form)
- Extension: .tbz2
- 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 TAR files?Not at all! You can convert TAR to TBZ2 without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert TAR to TBZ2 on AnyConv?Absolutely. All TAR and TBZ2 files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting TAR to TBZ2?We do our best to preserve the original quality during TAR to TBZ2 conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert TAR to TBZ2?Most conversions from TAR to TBZ2 take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one TAR file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple TAR files to TBZ2 at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support TAR to TBZ2 conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting TAR to TBZ2 on any platform.