All about TBZ2 Files

The TBZ2 file type is primarily associated with tar.

TBZ2File Extension TBZ2
 File extension: TBZ2
File type:  compressed archive file

What is a TBZ2 file

TBZ2 files mostly belong to tar by Nokia Bell Labs. TBZ2 files are compressed archive files that are native to Unix environment and are used to install OS related software packages. TBZ2 file format is also sometimes expressed as TAR.BZ2 file indicating that it is an amalgamation of TAR and BZ2 file formats. The TB2 file extensions is synonymous with the TBZ2 suffix.

  • Features: On Unix machines, it is a necessary practice to archive data into a single file before initiating file compression. The tar command is used in such instances to archive numerous data files into a single archive file called as the tarball or tar (short for tape archive) before initiating file compression. These files end in the TAR file extension. The TAR archive file can be compressed into a TAR.BZ2 /TBZ2 file using the bzip2 command in the terminal. Burrows-Wheeler compression algorithm is used to create a compressed archive file with the extension TAR.BZ2/TBZ2.
  • Adoption: TBZ2 files can be created and extracted in Linux from the terminal itself. Many tools exist for opening TBZ2 files on Windows and iOS operating systems, WinZip is one of the most popular ones that can decompress them.

How to open a TBZ2 file

You need a suitable software like tar to open a TBZ2 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 TBZ2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TBZ2 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from TBZ2 files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from TBZ2 file or capture a preview screenshot using our online TBZ2 file viewer:
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .tbz2 file to view" button above.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert TBZ2 files:

  1. tar by Nokia Bell Labs
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TBZ2 files are often referred to as tar compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. bzip2 (compressed archive file) by Julian Seward
    bzip2 is a Unix utility for file compression developed by Julian Seward. The utility is limited to the compression of data and does not have archiving features. A file archived using tar and compressed using the bzip2 utility has the TBZ2 extension. TBZ2 is a combination of TAR and BZ2, which are the extensions of tar archives and files compressed using bzip2, respectively. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: bzip2 on Wikipedia, bzip2 Repository, Decompress TBZ2 Files Using bzip2
  3. PeaZip (compressed archive file) by Giorgio Tani
    PeaZip is an open-source security-focused file archiving tool that also allows users to encrypt and split files. It stands for Pack, Encrypt, Authenticate. PeaZip supports several archive formats, including TBZ2. A file archived using tar and compressed using the bzip2 utility has the TBZ2 extension. TBZ2 is a combination of TAR and BZ2, which are the extensions of tar archives and files compressed using bzip2, respectively. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: PeaZip Repository, PeaZip on Wikipedia, Open TBZ2 and TAR Files in PeaZip
  4. WinRAR (compressed archive file) by RARLAB
    WinRAR is a file compression and archiving program from RARLAB. It supports several archive formats, including TBZ2. A file archived using tar and compressed using the bzip2 utility has the TBZ2 extension. TBZ2 is a combination of TAR and BZ2, which are the extensions of tar archives and files compressed using bzip2, respectively. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: WinRAR on Wikipedia

Technical Data for TBZ2 File Extension

File classification:
Compressed
Related files:
tbz, bz2, rar, zip, dmp, pdf, taz, ar
Related links:
tar on Wikipedia, tar Manual for Linux, How to Unpack TBZ2 Files, GNU Version of tar, FreeBSD tar Manual
Mime type:
application/x-bzip2

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: StuffIt.Compressed.File.Expand, FileType: StuffIt Compressed File, AppName: StuffIt for Windows 8.0
EXEFile: stuffit.exe
ProgramID: StuffItEncoded, FileType: Aladdin Encoded File
ProgramID: WinRAR, FileType: WinRAR archive, AppName: WinRAR archiver
EXEFile: WinRAR.exe
ProgramID: PABZIP2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE %1
ProgramID: StuffIt.Compressed.File.Expand
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Aladdin Systems\StuffIt Standard\stuffit.exe -expand %1 -from_shell
ProgramID: StuffIt.Tar.Archive.View
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Aladdin Systems\StuffIt\\stuffit.exe -view %1 -from_shell
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PACKER\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinRar\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zippers\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: C:\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: D:\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: E:\WinRar 3.4\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: F:\utils\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: ZipZag.tbz2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipZag\zipzag.exe %1
ProgramID: StuffItArchive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Aladdin Systems\StuffIt 7.0\Expander\Expander.exe %1
ProgramID: StuffItArchive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinZip\winzip32.exe %1
ProgramID: StuffIt.Tar.Archive.View
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Allume Systems\StuffIt\stuffit.exe -view %1 -from_shell
ProgramID: PABZIP2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE %1
ProgramID: StuffIt.Compressed.File.Expand
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Aladdin Systems\StuffIt 7.5\stuffit.exe -expand %1 -from_shell
ProgramID: ICEOWSDoc
EXEFile: rundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\ShellExt\IceGUI.dll,RouteTheCall
ProgramID: uz.tbz2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ULTIMA~1\uzip.exe
ProgramID: PABZIP2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Accessories\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE
ProgramID: UltimateZip
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\UltimateZip 2.7\uzip.exe
ProgramID: StuffIt.Tar.Archive.View
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Smith Micro\StuffIt\stuffit.exe -view -from_shell
ProgramID: 7-Zip.tbz2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\7-Zip\7zFM.exe
ProgramID: MimarSinan Codex
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L
ProgramID: StuffItArchive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Aladdin Systems\StuffIt 7.0.2\Expander\Expander.exe
ProgramID: StuffIt11.Archive.Open.Tar
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Smith Micro\StuffIt11\StuffIt11.exe -o
ProgramID: TBZ2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PeaZip\PEAZIP.EXE
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a tbz2 compressed archive file is a special file format by Nokia Bell Labs and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TBZ2 files

  • Associate the TBZ2 file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open compressed archive files. Because only the current version supports the latest TBZ2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Nokia Bell Labs manufacturer website after an available tar update.
  • To make sure that your TBZ2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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