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Why convert PCT to TBZ2?
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About the PCT format
PCT — Apple PICT Image
PCT is an alternate extension for Apple's PICT format, the classic Macintosh graphics format. PICT/PCT files were the standard graphics format on Mac OS through the 1990s, supporting both vector drawing commands and embedded raster images.
Common uses
- Recovering legacy Mac PICT graphics
- Converting classic Macintosh images
- Historical Mac software and document archives
- Old Mac CD-ROM content recovery
About the TBZ2 format
TBZ2 — Bzip2-compressed TAR Archive
TBZ2 (also written as .tar.bz2) is a TAR archive compressed with the bzip2 algorithm. It achieves better compression ratios than gzip but at the cost of slower compression and decompression speeds. It is commonly used for distributing large source trees where download size matters more than speed.
Common uses
- Large Linux kernel and software source distributions
- Archiving large text-heavy data sets
- Release packages where download size is critical
- Scientific data archiving
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
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.