Opening a TBZ File

The TBZ file type is primarily associated with BZIP2.

TBZ	File extension: TBZ
	File type:	compressed archive file

What is a TBZ file?

TBZ files mostly belong to BZIP2 by Julian Seward. The TBZ extension is used on files which have been previously compressed using a TAR format and then converted to a TBZ file after being compressed again using the BZIP format. After the file is compressed into an archive, the BZIP compressing format further reduces the disk space it uses, making the archive easier to transfer. Archives that are compressed twice usually are very large files which require this method of compression in order to be reduced to a more manageable size.

TAR files are several files compressed into an archive much smaller in size, without changing the file system information it may include such as user permission or modification dates.
BZIP Files are files compressed into archives using a combination of the Run-Length with the Burrows-Wheeler encodings as a compression algorithm.

Opening a TBZ file: TBZ files are supported on most operating systems. Using decompressing utilities that are available on these systems such as Apple Archive Utility for MacOS, WinZip for Windows, 7-Zip for Linux and File Viewer for Android will enable the user to read, write or extract all the information inside the archives.

How to open TBZ files

You need a suitable software like BZIP2 to open a TBZ file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your TBZ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TBZ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online TBZ File Viewer

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How to extract texts from TBZ files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from TBZ file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online TBZ File Viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .tbz file to view" button above.
Your TBZ file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert TBZ files:

BZIP2 by Julian Seward
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TBZ files are often referred to as BZIP2 compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
PeaZip (compressed archive file) by Giorgio Tani
PeaZip is an open-source file compression and archiving software by individual developer Giorgio Tani. The archiver supports several formats, including TBZ. The TBZ file format stores files that are first archived using tar and then compressed with bzip2 compression. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: PeaZip on Wikipedia, PeaZip Repository
StuffIt (compressed archive file) by Smith Micro
StuffIt is a file compression and archiving software by Smith Micro. It supports several archive formats, including TBZ. The TBZ file format stores files that are first archived using tar and then compressed with bzip2 compression. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: StuffIt on Wikipedia, StuffIt Knowledge Base
WinZip (compressed archive file) by Corel
WinZip is a file compression and archiving software from Corel. It supports several archive formats, including TBZ. The TBZ file format stores files that are first archived using tar and then compressed with bzip2 compression. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: WinZip on Wikipedia, Opening TBZ Files with WinZip

Technical Data for TBZ File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

tbz2, abbu, rar, zip, bzip, bzip2, bz

Mime type:

application/x-bzip, application/x-tar

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: PABZIP2, FileType: PowerArchiver BZIP File, AppName: The most powerful Freeware Archive Utility
EXEFile: POWERARC.EXE

ProgramID: WinRAR, FileType: WinRAR archive, AppName: WinRAR archiver
EXEFile: WinRAR.exe

ProgramID: PABZIP2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE %1

ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinRar\WinRAR.exe %1

ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: C:\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe %1

ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: E:\WinRar 3.4\WinRAR.exe %1

ProgramID: ZipZag.tbz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipZag\zipzag.exe %1

ProgramID: pkzipfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PKWARE\PKZIPW\PKZIPW.exe %1

ProgramID: PABZIP2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE %1

ProgramID: IZArc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZARC\IZARC.EXE %1

ProgramID: StuffIt.Compressed.File.Expand
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Aladdin Systems\StuffIt 7.5\stuffit.exe -expand %1 -from_shell

ProgramID: IZArcTBZ
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZArc\IZArc.exe

ProgramID: TzBZ2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TUGZip\TUGZip.exe

ProgramID: ICEOWSDoc
EXEFile: rundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\ShellExt\IceGUI.dll,RouteTheCall

ProgramID: uz.tbz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ULTIMA~1\uzip.exe

ProgramID: PABZIP2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Accessories\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE

ProgramID: UltimateZip
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\UltimateZip 2.7\uzip.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 9.0.tbz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe

ProgramID: 7-Zip.tbz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\7-Zip\7zFM.exe

ProgramID: MimarSinan Codex
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L

ProgramID: pkzipfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_WWWUT~1\Security\Mail\PKWARE\PKZIPW\PKZIPW.exe

ProgramID: TBZ
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PeaZip\PEAZIP.EXE

ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.tbz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe

ProgramID: IZArcTBZ
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZArc\IZArc.exe

ProgramID: LhaplusArchive_tbz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Lhaplus\Lhaplus.exe

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a tbz compressed archive file is a special file format by Julian Seward and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TBZ files

Associate the TBZ file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open compressed archive files. Because only the current version supports the latest TBZ file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Julian Seward manufacturer website after an available BZIP2 update.
To make sure that your TBZ file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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