TAR.BZ File Converter
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How to Use TAR.BZ Converter
Step 1 – Upload TAR.BZ file
Drag your .TAR.BZ file or use the browse button.
Step 2 – Choose Format
Select the desired output format from the dropdown list.
Step 3 – Download File
Click "Convert" and download your converted file once ready.
About TAR.BZ (.TAR.BZ)
TAR.BZ files are compressed archives that combine TAR packaging with Bzip2 compression. They bundle multiple files into one archive and then compress it to save space and facilitate easier file transfer. The TAR format originally comes from UNIX systems used in the 1970s to group files together before compression became common.
Technical Details
A TAR.BZ file is first created by the TAR utility, which concatenates files and directories into a single .tar file without compression. Then, the Bzip2 algorithm compresses this .tar file into a smaller .bz2 file, resulting in a .tar.bz2 or .tar.bz extension. Extraction usually requires both TAR and Bzip2 support, often handled seamlessly by modern archive managers.
Additional Information & Use Cases
The BZ extension stands for Bzip2, a compression method known for better compression ratios compared to older algorithms like gzip. This format is popular in Linux environments for distributing software packages and backup archives. Interestingly, Bzip2 was introduced in the late 1990s as an open-source alternative to proprietary compression tools.
