.bz Bzip1 archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-bzip1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Bzip1 archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 42 5A 30 (BZ0) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .bz file?
A .bz file is a “Bzip1 archive” (MIME type application/x-bzip1).
How do I open a .bz file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .bz file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 42 5A 30 (BZ0). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.bz checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .bz?
The MIME type is application/x-bzip1. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-bzip1 .bz; in nginx: types { application/x-bzip1 bz; }.