BZ2 File Extension

BZ2 file extension is created by Julian Seward, also known as Bzip2 Compressed File. BZ2 has been classified as Compressed Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open BZ2 files in bzip2 program.

Bzip2 Compressed File Type

What is a BZ2 File Type?

The bzip2 software is available as source code on the bzip2 website and can be compiled on Windows systems.

Free online BZ2 Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .BZ2 (Bzip2 Compressed File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to BZ2, merge, split and compare the BZ2 files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

BZ2 Converter

Open BZ2

Edit BZ2

Compare BZ2 Files

Merge BZ2 Files

Split BZ2 Files

BZ2 Metadata Viewer

BZ2 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Bzip2 Compressed File .BZ2 File Extensions while opening the .BZ2 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open BZ2 Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Bzip2 Compressed File on your system such as bzip2.
2. Associate default Bzip2 bzip2 program for *.bz2 (Bzip2 Compressed File) files.
   
   

   Associate BZ2 Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.BZ2 (e.g example.bz2) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Bzip2 bzip2 program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .bz2 files.
   
   

   Associate BZ2 Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.BZ2 (e.g example.bz2) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Bzip2 bzip2 program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .bzip2 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related BZ2 File Extensions

BZ2 default file extension is .BZ2 and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for BZ2 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the BZ2 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open BZ2 File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ESTsoft ALZip 8 for Windows	Freeware	ESTsoft
	Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows	Open Source	7-Zip
	IZArc 000 for Windows	Free	IZArc
	PeaZip 5 for Windows	Open Source	PeaZip
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	WinMount International WinMount 3 for Windows	Commercial	WinMount International
	RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows	Shareware	RARLAB
	Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open BZ2 File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Archive Utility 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Dag Agren The Unarchiver 4 for MacOs	Freeware	Dag Agren
	Corel WinZip Mac 8 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel

Open BZ2 file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	bzip2 000 for Linux	Free	bzip2
	PeaZip 5 for Linux	Open Source	PeaZip

Open BZ2 file on Web

Open BZ2 file on iOS

Open BZ2 file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	RARLAB RAR for Android 5 for Android	Freeware	RARLAB

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About BZ2 - Bzip2 Compressed File

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