How to convert TBZ2 to TAR?
You can convert TBZ2 to TAR with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TBZ2 files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TBZ2's.
You can also click to select TBZ2 files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a TBZ2 file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with TBZ2 files to TAR is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on TAR from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TAR or something else.
- Download your TAR files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted TAR files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each TAR.
On desktop platforms, you can download the TAR files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the TARs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .tbz2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative filename extension | .tar.bz2 |
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Julian Seward |
| Mime type | application/x-bzip2 |
Format description
Similarly to TGZ, TBZ2 (or .tar.bz2) files are often found on Linux systems. TBZ2 is a tarball with bzip2 compression, using the Burrows-Wheeler algorithm.| File extension | .tar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | AT&T Bell Laboratories |
| Mime type | application/x-tar |
Format description
Originally used by Unix/Linux, TAR files are archives containing multiple files inside. Also known as tarballs, TARs are similar to ZIP, but they do not have any compression applied. This makes them quicker to create and extract.However, it is possible to compress TAR files using bzip2, gzip, or xz compression. To do this, convert the TAR file to TBZ2, TGZ, or TXZ respectively.
Common questions about converting TBZ2 to TAR
Can I convert TBZ2 to TAR in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TBZ2's to TARs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing TBZ2's to convert to TAR.
Pasting TBZ2 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TBZ2 files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TBZ2 file to TAR, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big TBZ2's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TBZ2 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.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TBZ2 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 TBZ2's to TAR safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TBZ2 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 TBZ2's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert TBZ2 to TAR?
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).
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