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How do I create TAR.BZ2 file?
Below are step by step instructions for creating TAR.BZ2 archives using ezyZip.
- Select files to archive To add files to your TAR.BZ2 archive, you have two options:
- Click "Select files to archive" to open the file chooser
- Drag and drop files and folders directly onto ezyZip
Click "Select files to archive" to open the file chooser
- (Optional) Set compression level(Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Create TAR.BZ2 File" button.
- Click Create TAR.BZ2 FileClick "Create TAR.BZ2 File". It will start compressing the files.
- Save your archiveClick "Save TAR.BZ2 File" to save the archive to selected destination folder.
- Click the Dropbox iconClick on the Dropbox logo () in the file selector button.
- Authorise and pick filesThe Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
- Files appear in the listingOnce you have selected the file(s), they will appear in the listing. Follow the instructions above to compress the files.
- Save back to DropboxTo save the resulting TAR.BZ2 file to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save TAR.BZ2 File" button. This will require authorisation the first time you run it.
The file will be stored in /Apps/ezyZip folder.
Frequently asked questions
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A TAR.BZ2 file is a compressed archive format that combines the TAR archive format with BZIP2 compression. The TAR format bundles multiple files and directories into a single archive, while BZIP2 compresses this archive to reduce its size. This format is commonly used in Unix and Linux environments, particularly where high compression is needed without sacrificing too much decompression speed.
TAR.BZ2 files are known for offering better compression ratios than TAR.GZ files, though the compression and decompression processes may take slightly longer. This format is often used for archiving source code and distributing software packages where efficient compression is crucial.
ezyZip processes files directly in your browser. Unlike most online tools, your files are not uploaded to our servers, which means faster processing and better privacy. Take a look at the feature comparison below and we think youll agree that ezyZip is the better choice for your file conversion needs.
| Feature | ezyZip | Other Online Tools |
|---|---|---|
| No Software Installation | Works Directly in Browser | Works Directly in Browser |
| Processing Location | Your Browser (No Upload) | Their Servers (Upload Required) |
| Privacy & Security | 100% Private (Files Never Leave Your Device) | Files Uploaded, Accessible by Others |
| Processing Speed | Fast (No Upload/Download Time) | Slow (Upload + Process + Download) |
| Registration Required | Never | Often Required for Large Files |
| Works Offline | Yes (After Page Load) | No |
| Supported Formats | 130+ Archive Formats | Limited Format Support |
| Cost | 100% Free | Free with Limitations / Paid Tiers |
| Established | Since 2009 (15+ Years) | Recent (May Disappear) |
Why client-side archiving is faster for large TAR.BZ2 files
When you create a TAR.BZ2 archive with ezyZip, the compression runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly (WASM). Here is why our local engine outperforms server-based archivers:
- On-Demand Codec LoadingMultiple compression codecs — including Deflate, LZMA, Brotli, and Zstandard — are compiled to WASM and loaded only when needed, executing at near-native CPU speed without installing any software. Each codec is optimized for its specific algorithm, so ezyZip automatically selects the most efficient encoder for your chosen archive format.
- Parallel Web WorkersCompression runs in dedicated Web Workers on separate threads, keeping the browser interface fully responsive even during CPU-intensive operations. This means you can continue browsing, editing documents, or working in other tabs while your archive is being created in the background.
- Streaming OutputCompressed data streams directly to your disk via the File System Access API or Origin Private File System (OPFS), so memory usage stays bounded regardless of archive size. Even multi-gigabyte archives can be created without exhausting your browser's memory allocation, since data is flushed to disk in chunks rather than buffered entirely in RAM.
- Zero Network OverheadYour files are read through the browser's File API, eliminating the upload, server queue, and download bottleneck of remote tools. For large files on slow connections, this can reduce total processing time from hours to minutes.
- Configurable Compression LevelsAdjust the compression level to balance speed against file size reduction. Lower levels produce archives quickly for rapid sharing, while maximum compression squeezes out every byte for long-term storage or bandwidth-constrained transfers.