File Extension Database

Open BZ File

File with a .BZ extension refers to Bzip file, a file compressed using the Bzip compression mechanism. Bzip was designed to replace the Unix file compression program 'compress' but offered significantly better compression ratios and decompression speeds. Today, it's commonly used in Linux and Unix operating systems.

Opening And Using .BZ Files

Opening a BZ file is contingent on the operating system you're using. On a Unix or Linux system, you can use the 'bzip2' program to decompress a BZ or BZ2 file. To do this, you would use your system's terminal or command line and type: "bzip2 -d filename.bz". Here 'bzip2' is a Unix-based physical and logical compression software. More guidance on the use of the 'bzip2' command can be found on the official webpage.

On a Windows system, you may use 7-Zip, which is a free open-source file archiver with a high compression ratio. Download 7-Zip from the official website. Once installed, you can right-click the BZ file and choose 7-Zip -> Extract Here.

Alternative Methods To Open .BZ Files

Alternate ways to open .BZ files can be achieved using software such as PeaZip or WinZip. PeaZip supports over 180+ archive formats and achieves a very high compression ratio. Similarly, WinZip is another useful tool, though it is not free.

BZ File Important Information

If you're working with BZ files, make sure to verify whether you have the appropriate applications to decompress them. Always use trusted software to prevent any unintentional harm or loss of information. BZ files are commonly used to compress large datasets due to their high compression ratio, which significantly reduces the disk space requirement. Be aware that the decompression of these files will require the same amount of disk space that the original, uncompressed files did.

Typical BZ application file locations:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe "%1"
  • "C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open BZ files:

  • WinRAR

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • WinRAR

How Can I Open BZ File on Windows

How Can I Open BZ File on Mac OS

How Can I Open BZ File on Android

If you downloaded a BZ file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open BZ File on iPhone or iPad

To open BZ File on iOS device follow steps below:

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