bunzip2 your_file.img.bz2 Alternatively, to keep the original compressed file:
bunzip2 disk.img.bz2 && mv disk.img disk.iso Wait, does that work? Technically, no—but surprisingly, many raw images will mount just fine with a renamed extension. For professional work, always use the mount + mkisofs method above. img.bz2 to iso
This only works if the .img contains a single filesystem without a partition table. bunzip2 your_file
Today, we’re going to crack it open and convert it into a universally friendly .iso file. The .img format is a raw, sector-by-sector copy of a disk (like a hard drive or a floppy). It’s incredibly accurate but takes up a lot of space. BZIP2 ( bz2 ) offers better compression ratios than the more common GZIP, making it ideal for distributing large disk images. This only works if the
