BZ2 Converter

About This Tool

BZ2 Converter is a web-based tool that performs compression and decompression between the bz2 format and raw data. It targets developers, data engineers, IT admins, and operations teams who routinely handle archives, logs, backups, and data pipelines. Typical use cases include creating bz2 archives from uncompressed files or extracting contents from existing bz2 archives for analysis or migration. The service requires no local installations and supports both direct file uploads and encoded data, enabling flexible workflows in cloud or on-prem environments.
Core logic & features: The converter operates in two modes: compress (raw data to bz2) and decompress (bz2 to raw). It processes data in streams or large chunks to keep memory use low and to support substantial files. It validates input formats, automatically detects candidates for compression or decompression, and returns outputs with size and integrity indicators. Outputs can be downloaded as a bz2 file or as raw data. Optional IO modes include base64 representations for embedding in text pipelines. It relies on standard bz2 compression algorithms with block-based encoding and corresponding decompression paths, preserving data integrity across the transform.
Use cases, inputs, and outputs: Inputs consist of a data source (file or base64 string) and a selected operation. Outputs provide the resulting file and basic metadata (size, optional hash) suitable for automated workflows. Error handling covers corrupted streams, unsupported formats, and size limits. The tool emphasizes lossless processing and predictable behavior across platforms, making it suitable for archival, data distribution, and pipeline steps.

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