Convert CBR to CBZ

File Extension CBR
Full Name Comic Book Archive Format Or ComicBook Reader Format

CBR format is is one of the most popular comic book format. CBR files store archived image files in JPG, PNG, GIF, or other formats. CBR uses a compression method similar to ZIP files and such files can be opened using any file archiver. Many mobile and desktop comic readers are capable of opening CBR files.

File Extension CBZ
Full Name Comic Book Archive Format Or ComicBook Reader Format

CBZ is the extension that is given to files that use ZIP compression. These archives store images in PNG or JPEG format. These graphics are handled in the CDispaly program, which displays them in the form of a comic. There are also other comic book viewers that support CBZ files such as Comical and Caliber.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CBR") to another (referred to as "CBZ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CBR file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format CBR to format CBZ becomes essential.

So, how can we perform CBR to CBZ file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format CBR and transforming it into format CBZ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CBR to CBZ converters.

Conversion from CBR to CBZ

How to convert the CBR file to CBZ?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CBR to CBZ. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the CBR file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file CBR, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the CBR file to the application
  • Select the output format of the CBZ file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file CBZ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted CBZ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the CBR format:
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Other conversions
to the CBZ format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.