Convert TBZ to RAR

Understanding tbz and rar file formats

TBZ files are compressed archives created using the tar utility and then compressed with bzip2. The extension .tbz or .tbz2 is commonly used on Unix and Linux systems for packaging multiple files and directories into a single, compressed file. RAR files, on the other hand, are proprietary archive files created by the WinRAR software. They offer advanced compression, error recovery, and file spanning features, making them popular for distributing large files.

Why convert tbz to rar?

Converting a tbz file to rar format may be necessary for compatibility with systems or users that prefer or require the RAR format, or to take advantage of RAR's advanced compression and recovery features.

How to convert tbz to rar

There is no direct conversion from tbz to rar. The process involves two steps:

1. Extract the contents of the TBZ archive.
2. Re-compress the extracted files into a RAR archive.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Extract the TBZ file:
   • On Windows, use 7-Zip or WinRAR to right-click the .tbz file and select Extract Here.
   • On Linux, use the terminal command: tar -xvjf filename.tbz
2. Create a RAR archive:
   • With WinRAR (Windows):
     1. Select the extracted files/folders.
     2. Right-click and choose Add to archive....
     3. In the dialog, select RAR as the archive format and click OK.
   • With command-line RAR (Linux/Windows):
     • Use the command: rar a archive.rar extracted_folder/

Best software for tbz to rar conversion

• WinRAR (Windows): The most reliable tool for creating RAR archives. It can also extract TBZ files.
• 7-Zip (Windows): Free and open-source, supports extracting TBZ and creating ZIP archives, but not RAR. Use in combination with WinRAR for full conversion.
• PeaZip (Windows/Linux): Free tool that can extract TBZ and create RAR archives if WinRAR is installed.

Summary

To convert a tbz file to rar, first extract the TBZ archive, then re-compress the contents into a RAR file using WinRAR or compatible software. This two-step process ensures your files are accessible in the desired format.