bzip3 ☆
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Description:
Better and stronger spiritual successor to BZip2
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.5.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: compression bzip3 cli data-storage algorithm
Install: brew install bzip3
About:
bzip3 is a modern data compressor that serves as a stronger evolution of the BZip2 algorithm. It utilizes a Burrows-Wheeler transform combined with a more efficient entropy coder (context mixing) to achieve significantly higher compression ratios. The tool aims to provide a balance between compression speed and ratio, making it suitable for various data storage and transfer scenarios.
Key Features:
  • High compression ratios exceeding BZip2 and Zstandard
  • Fast decompression speeds suitable for read-heavy workloads
  • Supports large file sizes and parallel processing
  • Simple command-line interface compatible with standard archiving tools
Use Cases:
  • Archiving large datasets where storage space is at a premium
  • Compressing logs and backups for long-term retention
  • Network transfer of large binary files
Alternatives:
  • bzip2 – bzip3 offers significantly better compression ratios and speed at the cost of slightly slower compression times.
  • zstd – zstd generally offers faster compression/decompression speeds, while bzip3 focuses on achieving maximum compression density.
License: LGPL-3.0-only
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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