What is BZ2 file?
The bzip2 file extension indicates that it is an archive file in the compression format used by BZ2. Bzip2 Compressed File files consist of a stream of zips, with each zip containing a compressed or decompressed data. The data in these files is typically binary, which means it contains no text, only numbers and letters. Files created using this method can be decompressed using the unzip utility as well as other utilities that support the bzip2 compression format.
BZ2 Format details
| Full Name | Bzip2 Compressed Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Julian Seward |
| Category | Compressed Files |
Programs, that can edit BZ2 files
To edit a file with the BZ2 extension, we usually need dedicated software. Each file format has data stored in a specific structure, so there is no single software that can edit BZ2 files, as well as dozens of other file extensions.
Below you can find a list of software that can work with BZ2 files. After installing the dedicated software, you can be sure that you will be able to edit your BZ2 file. It's a safe method. Just remember to download your software from trusted sources.
BZ2 Format details
BZ2 File Editors
- ALZip
- IZArc
- ZipZag
- bzip2
- sArchiver
- QuickZip