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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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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 ZIP files?Not at all! You can convert ZIP to TAR.BZ2 without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert ZIP to TAR.BZ2 on AnyConv?Absolutely. All ZIP and TAR.BZ2 files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting ZIP to TAR.BZ2?We do our best to preserve the original quality during ZIP to TAR.BZ2 conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert ZIP to TAR.BZ2?Most conversions from ZIP to TAR.BZ2 take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one ZIP file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple ZIP files to TAR.BZ2 at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support ZIP to TAR.BZ2 conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting ZIP to TAR.BZ2 on any platform.