TAR to BZ2 Converter
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Convert TAR to BZ2 online
Use this TAR to BZ2 converter to turn TAR files into BZ2 right in your browser — ideal for bundling files, compression and downloads. BZ2 is valued for being combines and compresses files, while TAR comes with a tradeoff: no compression by itself.
When should you convert TAR to BZ2?
- To bundle files into an archive before downloading
- To get BZ2's built-in advantage: combines and compresses files
- To move past TAR's common limitation: no compression by itself
- To open your files in apps that prefer BZ2
About TAR and BZ2 files
TAR archive
Strengths
- preserves permissions
- standard on Unix
Limitations
- no compression by itself
- usually paired with gzip
BZ2 archive
Strengths
- combines and compresses files
Limitations
- needs an extractor to open
TAR vs BZ2
| Format | TAR | BZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | bundling files on Linux and backups | bundling files and compression |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this TAR to BZ2 converter free?
- Yes. You can convert TAR to BZ2 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 BZ2 instead of staying with TAR?
- BZ2 is known for being combines and compresses files — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the TAR 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 TAR files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.