Bzip2 Compressed File
General Information
| Title | BZ2 File Extension |
| Extension | .bz2 |
| Full Form | Bzip2 Compressed File |
| File Type | Compressed File |
| Developer | Julian Seward |
| MIME Type | application/x-bzip2 |
File Function
| Primary Function | File compression |
| Additional Functions | Archive packaging |
| Features | High compression, Block-sorting |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| File Distribution | Yes |
| Data Compression | Yes |
| Backup Storage | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive bomb |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1996 |
| Latest Version | Bzip2 1.0.8 (2019) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .tar |
