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bzip2

Ch 126.2of 34 File Compression Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Archive formatsBZ2 (.bz2), BZ (.bz), TBZ2 (.tbz2), TBZ (.tbz)
  4. 4Archive encryptionNo
  5. 5Split archivesNo
  6. 6Command-line toolsYes
  7. 7Archive repairYes
  8. 8Supported platformsUnix/Linux and Win32
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Overview

bzip2 is ranked #12 of 34 in file compression software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows.

Compared on file compression software

Free plan
Yessourceware.org
Archive formats
BZ2 (.bz2), BZ (.bz), TBZ2 (.tbz2), TBZ (.tbz)sourceware.org
Archive encryption
Nosourceware.org
Split archives
Nosourceware.org
Command-line tools
Yessourceware.org
Archive repair
Yessourceware.org
Supported platforms
Unix/Linux and Win32sourceware.org

Company

Founded
1996sourceware.org · 28 Sept 2026

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