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Convert TAR to TAR.BZ2

Convert TAR archives to TAR.BZ2 in one step: the archive is extracted and re-packed inside your browser. TAR.BZ2 compresses tighter than TAR.GZ for Linux use.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android
    Compression

    How to convert TAR to TAR.BZ2

    1. 1

      Tap Choose archive and pick your TAR file.

    2. 2

      Check that TAR.BZ2 is selected and choose the compression level.

    3. 3

      Press Convert archive. Enter the password if the original is protected.

    4. 4

      The TAR.BZ2 downloads automatically.

    TAR vs TAR.BZ2

    TARTAR.BZ2
    Full nameTape ArchiveBzip2-compressed TAR
    Can create hereYesYes
    Developed byUnixJulian Seward
    Introduced19791996
    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

    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.

    TAR.BZ2: TAR.BZ2 is a TAR archive compressed with bzip2. It compresses better than gzip but is slower.

    Frequently asked questions

    Will my files change when converting TAR to TAR.BZ2?
    No. Archive formats are lossless, so every file is restored bit for bit and packed again.
    My TAR is password-protected — can I convert it?
    Yes. Enter the password when asked. You can also set a new password on the output (ZIP and 7Z).
    Is there a size limit?
    No fixed limit. It depends on your device's memory: several GB on computers, a few hundred MB on phones.
    Are my files uploaded?
    No. Everything runs in your browser with 7-Zip compiled to WebAssembly.

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    Convert TAR to other formats

    TAR to ZIPTAR to 7ZTAR to TAR.GZTAR to TAR.XZ

    Convert other archives to TAR.BZ2

    ZIP to TAR.BZ27Z to TAR.BZ2RAR to TAR.BZ2TAR.GZ to TAR.BZ2TAR.XZ to TAR.BZ2GZ to TAR.BZ2BZ2 to TAR.BZ2XZ to TAR.BZ2ISO to TAR.BZ2CAB to TAR.BZ2JAR to TAR.BZ2LZH to TAR.BZ2

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