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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

Answers to common questions about TAR.BZ2

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Yes, converting TAR.BZ2 files with AnyConv is secure. All files are automatically deleted after conversion and never shared.
Can I convert multiple TAR.BZ2 files at once?

Yes, our converter supports batch processing. You can upload several TAR.BZ2 files and convert them all at once.