Basic information about TBZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TBZ(*.TBZ or *.tbz), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the TBZ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the TBZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TBZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TBZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TBZ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TBZ file?
  • How to open a TBZ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TBZ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TBZ file?
  • How to convert TBZ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TBZ file format?


1.Detail information about TBZ file extension: Bzip Compressed Tar Archive

File type Bzip Compressed Tar Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TBZ file is a Bzip Compressed Tar Archive. Unix .TAR archive compressed with .BZIP compression; contains a group of files that are first archived with the Unix Tar program, then compressed with Bzip.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TBZ files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Corel WinZip 21
ALZip
IZArc
PeaZip
StuffIt Expander
ZipZag

macOS
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Apple Archive Utility
Incredible Bee Archiver
iArchiver
The Unarchiver

Linux
tar
7-zip
bzip2



How to convert TBZ files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for TBZ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TBZ to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to TBZ file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to TBZ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TBZ conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a TBZ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.TBZ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the TBZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TBZ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of TBZ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a TBZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TBZ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a TBZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the TBZ file is damaged.
  • Whether the TBZ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the TBZ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the TBZ file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the TBZ file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a TBZ file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a TBZ file.

If the TBZ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.