TAR to TAR.BZ2 converter
Turn TAR into TAR.BZ2
Send us the TAR you already have and take away a TAR.BZ2. Handled on our servers, deleted the moment the job ends.
or drag and drop files here
TAR files • Max 50MB per file • Up to 10 files
Both formats, briefly
TARIN
A TAR file stacks many files into one without shrinking them, keeping Unix permissions, ownership and folder structure exactly as they were. On Linux that makes it the usual first step before a compressor such as gzip or xz runs over the result. Reach for plain TAR when you want a faithful bundle and will handle compression separately, or not at all.
TAR.BZ2OUT
bzip2 squeezes a TAR bundle harder than gzip does, and charges for it in time at both ends. You will see the result named .tar.bz2 or .tbz2. It suits material you store for years and open rarely, where saved disk space is worth more to you than the extra minute of waiting.
Three steps, start to finish
Add your TAR
Drag it onto the page, or pull it in from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox.
TAR.BZ2 is preselected
This page is already set to write TAR.BZ2. Switch the target if you change your mind.
Take the TAR.BZ2
Grab the result the moment the job clears. Your upload is wiped straight afterwards.