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Online TAR.BZ2 File Archiver - Compress & Archive Files Online
Use the Online TAR.BZ2 File Archiver to bundle multiple files into a single compressed archive with Bzip2 compression. Perfect for Unix/Linux packaging, backups, and efficient file storage.
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What Is This Tool?
The Online TAR.BZ2 File Archiver is a web-based tool that allows you to combine multiple files or folders into one TAR.BZ2 archive. This format first creates a TAR container bundling your files, then compresses it using the Bzip2 algorithm, providing efficient lossless compression widely used in Unix and Linux environments.
How to Use This Tool?
- Upload files by dragging and dropping them or using the file browser
- Ensure you do not exceed 10 files or 25MB per file in size
- Click the Archive button to start creating the TAR.BZ2 file
- The tool compresses your selection into a TAR archive and applies Bzip2 compression
- Once completed, download your TAR.BZ2 archive from the provided link
Key Features
- Create compressed archives using the TAR.BZ2 format combining TAR and Bzip2 compression
- Supports uploading up to 10 files at a time with a maximum file size of 25MB each
- Drag-and-drop file uploader with AJAX for smooth user experience
- Preserves full folder structures, file permissions, and metadata via TAR
- Wide compatibility with numerous file formats including images, documents, audio, and video
- Download the final TAR.BZ2 archive directly from the tool after processing
Examples
- Create a TAR.BZ2 archive containing a website’s HTML, CSS, JS, and image files for deployment
- Compress multiple project documents and media files into one archive for easier sharing
- Package source code folders into a TAR.BZ2 for distribution on Linux servers
- Archive various file types such as PDFs, audio files, and images into a single compressed tarball
Common Use Cases
- Packaging software source code or websites for deployment on Unix/Linux systems
- Creating compressed backups for long-term file storage
- Distributing mixed data sets or media files as a single downloadable archive
- Improving storage efficiency by compressing multiple files into one archive
Tips & Best Practices
- Limit uploads to 10 files or less and keep each file size under 25MB for smooth processing
- Use meaningful folder and file names to maintain clear structure within the TAR archive
- Plan your archive contents to preserve necessary directory hierarchy and file permissions
- Remember that Bzip2 compression offers high compression ratios but may take longer than some alternatives
- Download your archive promptly after processing to avoid any issues with server retention
Limitations
- Maximum of 10 files can be uploaded per archiving operation
- Each individual file must be no larger than 25MB
- No options to set compression level, encrypt files, or split archives
- Tool does not support extracting TAR.BZ2 archives
- Conversion speed depends on server performance and internet upload speed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a TAR.BZ2 file?
- A TAR.BZ2 file is an archive format that first bundles multiple files into a TAR archive and then compresses it using Bzip2, resulting in a compressed tarball widely used on Unix/Linux systems.
- Can I upload any file types to create a TAR.BZ2 archive?
- Yes, this tool supports a wide range of file formats including images, audio, video, documents, and more for archiving into a TAR.BZ2 file.
- Is there a file size limit for uploads?
- Yes, each file uploaded must not exceed 25MB, and you can upload up to 10 files per operation.
Key Terminology
- TAR
- An archive format that groups multiple files and directories into a single container without compression.
- Bzip2
- A compression algorithm that compresses files with a higher compression ratio than Gzip but usually slower.
- TAR.BZ2
- A file format where files are first archived into a TAR file and then compressed using Bzip2 for efficient storage.