How to convert TBZ2 to TAR?
You can convert TBZ2 to TAR with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TBZ2 files from your device or cloud storageAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TBZ2's.
Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste a TBZ2 file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).
MConverter can easily import TBZ2's from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Converting a folder with TBZ2 files to TAR is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button. - Click or tap on TAR from the list of target formatsYou could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TAR or something else.
- Get your TAR files after MConverter has finished processing themClick on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your TARs 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 TAR 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 | .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.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,960,923 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 15,960,923 files so far.
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).
Made with 💙 in 🇧🇬 🇪🇺