XYZ to BZ2 Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
XYZ is the plain-text point cloud format: one "X Y Z" triple per line, comments with #. Every GIS, molecular-chemistry and 3D-scanning tool can read it, which makes it the lowest common denominator of spatial data. Convert BZ2 to ZIP or TAR when modern tools need a friendlier container.
Because the whole conversion happens on your device, it is instant, unlimited and genuinely private — no accounts, no watermarks, no files on anyone's server. Multiple files are converted in one go.
How to convert XYZ to BZ2
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Select your files
Select your XYZ file.
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Convert instantly
The file bytes are gzip-compressed in place — the same archive your server or build tool produces, made locally.
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Download results
Download the .gz file — ready to upload, serve or attach.
About the XYZ format
XYZ is the plain-text point cloud format — one 'X Y Z' triple per line, '#' comments allowed. Molecular chemistry dumps, LiDAR exports and 3D-scanner output all land in XYZ because every tool can read it.
Conversion is a faithful column mapping: the first three numeric columns become X/Y/Z and any extra columns are preserved, so nothing is lost going to CSV or back.
+Strengths
- ✓The lowest common denominator of point data
- ✓Human-readable, diff-friendly
- ✓Every GIS/3D tool imports it
!Limitations
- −No rate, scale or projection metadata
- −Large files as plain text
- −No colour/normal standard
About the BZ2 format
BZ2 applies the Burrows–Wheeler transform: slower than gzip but noticeably smaller, which is why Wikipedia database dumps and old source tarballs still arrive as .bz2.
Few GUI tools ship a bz2 reader these days, so converting the contents into a ZIP or TAR is the practical way to hand the payload to someone else.
+Strengths
- ✓Better ratio than gzip
- ✓Common in dumps and archives
- ✓Mature, stable format
!Limitations
- −Slow to compress and decompress
- −Declining tool support
Why convert XYZ to BZ2?
There is a concrete reason this conversion exists: No rate, scale or projection metadata BZ2 sidesteps that — Better ratio than gzip If that is your situation, the tool above settles it in seconds, entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this XYZ to BZ2 converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for XYZ to BZ2?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
Is there a size limit for archive conversion?
There is no upload cap because nothing is uploaded — the practical limit is your device memory. A few hundred megabytes of unpacked content works comfortably on a modern computer.
What about folders and directory structure?
The full directory tree is preserved: folders stay folders, and deep paths arrive exactly as they were packed in the XYZ file.