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Convert TAR to BZ2 files online with our free archive converter. Whether you're on Windows 10, Mac, Android or iPhone, converting TAR files is quick and easy.
Archive formats are file types used to bundle multiple files and folders into a single file, often with compression to reduce size. Common formats include ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and TAR. These formats are used for storage, sharing, and backups.
To change TAR to BZ2, simply upload your file, choose BZ2 as the output, and click Convert. Once done, your file will be ready to download instantly. This app supports batch conversion of files in an archive and sending the result to email.
Check our videoThe TAR file format is a widely used archival format for storing multiple files in a single container, commonly associated with Unix and Linux systems. It is supported by tools like GNU Tar, 7-Zip, and various file archivers, and is often combined with compression formats like GZIP or BZIP2. The format stores files sequentially with metadata such as permissions, timestamps, and ownership, and supports advanced features like symbolic links, hard links, and sparse file handling.
BZ2 (Bzip2) is a widely used open-source file compression format known for its high compression ratios, particularly effective for compressing large files. It is supported by various tools like 7-Zip, WinRAR, and command-line utilities such as `bzip2` on Unix-based systems. The format uses the Burrows-Wheeler transform and Huffman coding for compression, offering block-based compression with optional integrity checks via CRC32, making it reliable for data preservation.
You can also convert TAR into many other file formats. Please see the complete list below.