Basic information about BZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BZ（*.BZ or *.bz）, 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 BZ file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about BZ file extension: Bzip Compressed File

File type Bzip Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description BZ file is a Bzip Compressed File. File archive compressed with Bzip compression; often created on Unix systems with the standard bzip utility; incorporates the Burrows-Wheeler algorithm as well as Run-Length Encoding (RLE), which compresses better than Gzip (.GZIP files), although it does not compress as quickly.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BZ files

Windows		 Corel WinZip 21
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
WinRAR 5
7-Zip
ALZip
PeaZip

macOS		 Apple Archive Utility
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
The Unarchiver

Linux		 bzip2



How to convert another files to BZ file format?

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

RAR to BZ


Can't open a BZ 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.BZ”。

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 BZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BZ 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 BZ 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 BZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BZ 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 BZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BZ 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.