.BZ2 File Extension
BZ2 File
A BZ2 file is a compressed archive created by bzip2, a file compression program developed by Julian Seward. It incorporates the Burrows-Wheeler compression algorithm and Run-Length Encoding (RLE) for high levels of compression.
How to Open BZ2 Files
To open a BZ2 file, you can use various file compression programs such as 7-Zip, WinZip, or WinRAR.
Can BZ2 Files Be Converted?
BZ2 files can be converted to other archive formats using file compression tools that support BZ2 compression.
Technical Information
| File Type | Compressed |
|---|---|
| Format | Binary |
| Platform | Unix-based systems, Windows, macOS, Linux |
FAQ
What is a BZ2 file?
A BZ2 file is a compressed archive created by bzip2.
Who created the BZ2 file format?
The BZ2 file format was created by Julian Seward.