TAR.BZ2 is a TAR archive compressed with bzip2. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; bzip2 makes it smaller. TAR.BZ2 files can be saved as ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.XZ, RAR, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your files stay on your device.
What is a TAR.BZ2 file?
TAR.BZ2 – Tar compressed with bzip2. TAR.BZ2 is a TAR archive compressed with bzip2. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; bzip2 makes it smaller.
How to convert a TAR.BZ2 file
- Click Select File, or drop your .tar.bz2 files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example ZIP.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
TAR.BZ2 at a glance
| TAR.BZ2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressed TAR archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders |
| Compression | Burrows–Wheeler (bzip2) |
| Encryption | None |
| Created by | — |
| Best for | Compressed folders on Linux (bzip2) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a TAR.BZ2 file?
TAR.BZ2 is a TAR archive compressed with bzip2. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; bzip2 makes it smaller.
How do I open a TAR.BZ2 file?
Archive programs such as 7-Zip open many formats. Without one, open it on our Extract TAR.BZ2 Files page to see what's inside and save the files you need, or convert it to ZIP here: Windows, macOS and Linux all open ZIP files by themselves.
Is converting TAR.BZ2 files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my TAR.BZ2 files uploaded anywhere?
Files up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty runs 7-Zip inside your browser. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle, are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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