BZ2 file format

Bzip2 Compressed File

A BZ2 file is a single file compressed with bzip2, which compresses text better than gzip. It is found in older Linux downloads and data dumps.

Convert BZ2 to ZIP

Where BZ2 files open

Linux

Every distribution unpacks BZ2 files.

Yes

Mac

Archive Utility unpacks BZ2 with a double click.

Yes

Windows

Needs an extra app on most Windows versions.

No

Convert BZ2 to

2 formats

Archive

ZIP
7Z

Other archive formats