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About the JP2 format
JP2 — JPEG 2000
JPEG 2000 is an advanced image compression standard that offers both lossless and lossy compression using wavelet technology. It is widely used in medical imaging, digital cinema (DCP), and archival digitization projects for its superior quality at high compression ratios.
Common uses
- Medical imaging (DICOM with JPEG 2000 compression)
- Digital cinema DCP package delivery
- Cultural heritage and archival scanning (FADGI)
- Satellite and aerial remote sensing imagery
About the BZ2 format
BZ2 — Bzip2 Compressed File
BZ2 is a single-file compression format using the bzip2 algorithm (Burrows-Wheeler transform + Huffman coding). It consistently achieves 10-15% better compression ratios than gzip for text and source code, making it preferred for bandwidth-sensitive distributions. Like gzip, it compresses only a single file — directories must be bundled with TAR first.
Common uses
- Compressing large text files and source code archives
- Linux package distribution (.deb source packages)
- Scientific data compression
- Bandwidth-sensitive file distribution
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
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What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.