Archive format

BZ2 Sample Files

BZip2 (.bz2) applies Burrows–Wheeler and Huffman compression to single files, offering high compression ratios. Use sample .bz2 files to test block-based decompression performance and integrity checks.

4 files All to 1MB SHA256 verified Manifest included
Quick facts
CategoryArchive
Total Files4
Extension.bz2
MIMEapplication/octet-stream
ManifestJSON
Request Related Coverage
Files first

Start with one representative file.

Starter file

bz2_sample_file_1MB.bz2 · 1.0 MB

Download
Filename Size MIME Download
.bz2 Starter SHA256 4103eec9ff1f...
1.0 MB application/octet-stream Download
.bz2 Realistic SHA256 f3c2b227960e...
201.3 KB application/octet-stream Download
.bz2 SHA256 5b89ee859cc8...
502.6 KB application/octet-stream Download
.bz2 SHA256 cf5d3d6fc089...
50.6 KB application/octet-stream Download
Use cases

Pick the next task, not just the next file.

Use the file table first, then branch into compare or FAQ only if the task needs more context.

Compare and decide

Keep the next decision one step away.

FAQ and reference

Keep the operational details quiet.

Checksum Verification

Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.

shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.
Where is the machine-readable manifest?

Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.

Validation Methodology
  • Verify listing and extraction behavior across tools.
  • Check compression ratio assumptions and extraction limits.
  • Test zip-slip/path traversal protections in upload pipelines.