Is this BZ2 to GZ converter free?

Yes. You can convert BZ2 to GZ online for free, with no account and no watermark.

Do I need to install software or sign up?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.

Why convert to GZ instead of staying with BZ2?

GZ is known for being combines and compresses files — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the BZ2 file.

Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.

Can I convert multiple BZ2 files at once?

Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.

BZ2 to GZ Converter

Need to convert this file type? Drop it below — or drop any other file and we'll auto-switch. Outputs are auto-deleted after 2 hours; share links expire after 4.

Preset: BZ2 → GZ · or drop a different file and we'll auto-switch

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Maximum file size: 100 MB.

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Convert BZ2 to GZ online

Use this BZ2 to GZ converter to turn BZ2 files into GZ right in your browser — ideal for bundling files, compression and downloads. GZ is valued for being combines and compresses files, while BZ2 comes with a tradeoff: needs an extractor to open.

When should you convert BZ2 to GZ?

To bundle files into an archive before downloading
To get GZ's built-in advantage: combines and compresses files
To move past BZ2's common limitation: needs an extractor to open
To open your files in apps that prefer GZ

About BZ2 and GZ files

BZ2 archive

Strengths

combines and compresses files

Limitations

needs an extractor to open

GZ archive

Strengths

combines and compresses files

Limitations

needs an extractor to open

BZ2 vs GZ

Format	BZ2	GZ
Compression	—	—
Transparency	—	—
Best for	bundling files and compression	bundling files and compression

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Frequently asked questions

Is this BZ2 to GZ converter free?: Yes. You can convert BZ2 to GZ online for free, with no account and no watermark.
Do I need to install software or sign up?: No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
Why convert to GZ instead of staying with BZ2?: GZ is known for being combines and compresses files — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the BZ2 file.
Are my files safe?: Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
Can I convert multiple BZ2 files at once?: Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.