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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a BZ2 file?

BZ2 files use BZIP2 compression, which provides better compression than GZIP but with slower compression speed. It uses the Burrows-Wheeler transform and Huffman coding to achieve high compression ratios.

How does BZIP2 compare to other formats?

BZIP2 typically compresses 20-30% better than GZIP but is slower. It's faster than XZ/LZMA but doesn't compress as well. It's a good middle ground when you need better compression than GZIP.

What is a .tbz2 file?

A .tbz2 (or .tar.bz2) file is a TAR archive compressed with BZIP2. It combines TAR's ability to bundle multiple files with BZIP2's compression. Our tool can extract these to access all contained files.

When should I use BZIP2?

BZIP2 is ideal for archiving data where compression ratio is important but you also need reasonable decompression speed. It's commonly used for source code archives, backups, and large text files.

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