.bz2 Bzip2 archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-bzip2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Bzip2 archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 42 5A 68 (BZh) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .bz2 file?
A .bz2 file is a “Bzip2 archive” (MIME type application/x-bzip2).
How do I open a .bz2 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 .bz2 file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 42 5A 68 (BZh). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.bz2 checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .bz2?
The MIME type is application/x-bzip2. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-bzip2 .bz2; in nginx: types { application/x-bzip2 bz2; }.