TBZ2 file format
| Extension | .tbz2 |
| Category | archives |
| Programs | Corel WinZip 15 Pro WinRAR PeaZip |
| Description | The tbz2-format, also known as tar.bz2, is a compressed archive format that combines the tar and bzip2 compression algorithms. It is commonly used for packaging and distributing software applications and data files. |
| Technical details | The tar component of the format is responsible for creating a single archive file that can contain multiple files and directories. This archive can be easily transported and extracted on different systems, making it a popular format for distributing software packages. The bzip2 component of the format is responsible for compressing the data in the archive, reducing its size and making it faster to transfer over networks. The tbz2-format is supported on most Unix-based operating systems, including Linux and macOS, and can be created and extracted using command-line utilities like tar and bunzip2. It is also supported by many popular archive management tools like 7-Zip, WinZip, and WinRAR. |
| MIME type | application/x-bzip2 |