Opening a TB2 File

The TB2 file type is primarily associated with 7-Zip.

TB2	File extension: TB2
	File type:	compressed archive file

What is a TB2 file?

TB2 files mostly belong to 7-Zip. The TB2 file can be one of two types.
Bzip2 Compressed Tar Archive: This format bundles files into a tar archive and then compresses them using the BZ2 algorithm.
Sage Accounting Backup File: In some cases, the file holds backup data for Sage Line 50 or Sage 50 Accounts. These files use the ZIP compression method.
Use the file header to check which compression is used.
Useful hints include:

Opening the file with an archive manager such as 7-Zip may work.

If the file is a Sage backup, it might require the Sage software to display content correctly.

Sometimes renaming the extension to a more common one (like .bz2 or .zip) can help the archive tool recognize it.

FilExt.com note: For more details on Sage accounting files, visit the Sage website.

How to open TB2 files

You need a suitable software like 7-Zip to open a TB2 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 TB2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TB2 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online TB2 File Viewer

Choose your .tb2 file to view

or drag and drop it here

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How to extract texts from TB2 files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from TB2 file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online TB2 File Viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .tb2 file to view" button on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert TB2 files:

7-Zip
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TB2 files are often referred to as 7-Zip compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
TAS BOOKS (2 Accounting Backup File) by TAS Software (a division of Sage (UK) Limited)
TAS BOOKS is accounting and payroll software for start-up, small and growing businesses.
Turbo C (Font) by Borland Software Corporation

Technical Data for TB2 File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

tbz, tbz2, bz2, tgz, tar.gz, exe, backup, srr, unf, tb3, tar, zip, rar, 7z

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: Qzip.tb2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickZip\Quickzip.exe %1

a tb2 compressed archive file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TB2 files

Associate the TB2 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open compressed archive files. Because only the current version supports the latest TB2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available 7-Zip update.
To make sure that your TB2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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