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How to convert BZ2 to ZIP?
You can convert BZ2 to ZIP with MConverter in three easy steps:
Choose BZ2 files from your device or cloud storage
At the top of this page, drag and drop your BZ2's.
Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste a BZ2 file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).
MConverter can easily import BZ2's from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Converting a folder with BZ2 files to ZIP is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button.
Click or tap on ZIP from the list of target formats
You could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's ZIP or something else.
Get your ZIP files after MConverter has finished processing them
Click on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your ZIPs to your default downloads folder, or select SAVE TO to choose another location.
You can also configure automatic file downloads during the conversion process or in the settings menu. When enabled, each ZIP file is downloaded as soon as its conversion is complete, without waiting for the others to finish.
If supported by your device, you'll see a Share icon, allowing you to directly send converted files to other apps.
About the formats
File extension
.bz2
Category
Archive/Compression file formats
Developed by
Julian Seward
Mime type
application/x-bzip2
Format description
BZ2 is a file compressed with the Burrows-Wheeler algorithm and may use Run-Length Encoding (RLE) for high levels of compression.
File extension
.zip
Category
Archive/Compression file formats
Developed by
PKWARE
Mime type
application/zip
Format description
ZIP is one of the most popular archive formats. It allows storing multiple files and folders inside a single file. Compression is applied to make the file smaller. As is the case with other archive formats, ZIP files are particularly useful for transferring whole folders over the web.
Common questions about converting BZ2 to ZIP
Can I convert BZ2 to ZIP in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple BZ2's to ZIPs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing BZ2's to convert to ZIP. Pasting BZ2 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a BZ2 file to ZIP, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big BZ2's, up to 2 gigabytes each. The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert BZ2 files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting BZ2's to ZIP safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your BZ2 files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your BZ2's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon. Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,903,727 files so far.
How long does it take to convert BZ2 to ZIP?
For most archive files, the wait is often less than a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger archive files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
BZ2 to ZIP Converter Rating
4.4
8 votes
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