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

We researched and learned that the best way to open BZ file is to find a BZ file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BZ file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open BZ file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as BZ file opener then try to search online for "BZ viewer", "application to open BZ file" or "open BZ file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BZ file

How Can I Open BZ File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BZ file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BZ file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with BZ file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BZ file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BZ file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BZ file then try to search for "BZ viewer", "application to open BZ file" or "read BZ file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BZ file

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:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded BZ file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "BZ".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "BZ viewer", "BZ file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open BZ File on iPhone or iPad

To open BZ File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the BZ file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "BZ". This way you can find apps which can open BZ files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "BZ viewer" or "BZ file" online in your favorite search engine.

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