Convert BZ2 to TAR
Convert BZ2 archives to TAR in one step: the archive is extracted and re-packed inside your browser. TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions for Linux and macOS.
- No upload — 100% private
- Fast, lossless when possible
- Free & unlimited
- Works on iPhone & Android
Keep this tab open — 7-Zip is running on your device, nothing is uploaded.
How to convert BZ2 to TAR
- 1
Tap Choose archive and pick your BZ2 file.
- 2
Check that TAR is selected and choose the compression level.
- 3
Press Convert archive. Enter the password if the original is protected.
- 4
The TAR downloads automatically.
BZ2 vs TAR
| BZ2 | TAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bzip2 compressed file | Tape Archive |
| Can create here | Yes | Yes |
| Developed by | Julian Seward | Unix |
| Introduced | 1996 | 1979 |
| Opens on iPhone | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) |
| Opens on Android | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) | ✕ Needs an app (or this site) |
| Opens on Windows | ◐ Newer versions only | ◐ Newer versions only |
| Opens on Mac | ✓ Built in | ✓ Built in |
BZ2: BZ2 is a single file compressed with bzip2. It compresses better than gzip and is often used for data dumps.
TAR: TAR bundles files and folders, including permissions, into one file without compressing them. It's the standard on Linux and macOS and is usually combined with gzip, bzip2 or xz.
Frequently asked questions
Will my files change when converting BZ2 to TAR?
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