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How to convert tar.bz2 to zip file

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TAR.BZ2 is a compressed archive format that combines TAR packaging with BZIP2 compression. It is common on Unix and Linux systems for distributing software, backups, and source code. ZIP is a widely supported archive format that can store multiple files and folders with built-in compression and is easy to open on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.

How to convert tar.bz2 to zip

To convert TAR.BZ2 to ZIP, you usually need to extract the TAR.BZ2 archive first and then repack the extracted files into a ZIP archive. This is because the two formats use different archive structures and compression methods.

  1. Open the TAR.BZ2 archive with an archive manager.
  2. Extract its contents to a folder.
  3. Create a new ZIP archive from the extracted files.

If you are using a desktop app, the process often looks like File → Open, then Extract, and finally File → New Archive or File → Compress.

Best software for the conversion

7-Zip is one of the best free tools for this task on Windows. It supports both TAR.BZ2 extraction and ZIP creation. On Linux, File Roller, Ark, or command-line tools like tar and zip work well. On macOS, The Unarchiver or Keka are excellent choices.

Recommended converter: 7-Zip for Windows, Keka for macOS, and Ark or File Roller for Linux.

Using 7-Zip on Windows

  1. Right-click the .tar.bz2 file.
  2. Select 7-Zip → Extract Here or 7-Zip → Extract to “folder name”.
  3. Open the extracted folder.
  4. Select the files, then right-click and choose 7-Zip → Add to archive.
  5. Set Archive format to zip and confirm.

Using command line on Linux or macOS

You can convert by extracting and then creating a ZIP archive:

tar -xjf archive.tar.bz2
zip -r archive.zip extracted-folder/

The first command extracts the archive, and the second command creates a ZIP file from the extracted contents.

Important notes

  • TAR.BZ2 and ZIP are not directly interchangeable in most tools.
  • The conversion may change file permissions and symbolic links, especially when moving from Linux archives to ZIP.
  • If the archive contains nested folders, the ZIP file will preserve them if you include the full extracted directory.

Summary

The safest way to convert TAR.BZ2 to ZIP is to extract the archive first and then compress the contents into a new ZIP file. For most users, 7-Zip is the best free option, while Keka and Ark are strong alternatives on macOS and Linux.

Note: This tar.bz2 to zip conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.

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TAR.BZ2 vs ZIP: format comparison

How the TAR.BZ2 and ZIP formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the TAR.BZ2 and ZIP file formats
Property .TAR.BZ2 Bzip2-compressed Tar archive .ZIP ZIP archive
Compression Both Both
Compression ratio High Medium
Encryption No Yes
Split archives — Yes
Recovery record No No
Operating system support Wide Wide
Typical file size Small Medium
Open standard Yes Yes
Introduced 1996 1989
Developer — Phil Katz / PKWARE
MIME type application/x-bzip2 application/zip
Open TAR.BZ2 file Open ZIP file

Frequently asked questions

Is the TAR.BZ2 to ZIP converter free?

Yes, converting TAR.BZ2 to ZIP on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.

How large can my TAR.BZ2 file be?

You can upload TAR.BZ2 files up to 1000 MB and convert up to 1 files at once in a single batch.

What happens to my uploaded files?

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Do I need to install any software to convert TAR.BZ2 to ZIP?

No. The TAR.BZ2 to ZIP conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Did the conversion fail?

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