File Extension Database

Open CBR File

CBR files get their name from the first letters of phrase "Comic Book", accompanied by R, which refers to the compression format it uses (R for RAR).

The main objective of the CBR extension is to make it clear that the file you are manipulating is a comic.

Typically, a CBR file saves the comic pages ordered from first to last in JPG or PNG format.

With a program like 7-Zip, which is 100% free and open source, it is possible to unzip it and be able to access the images directly, although there are also many programs designed exclusively to open CBR files.

Below is a list of programs which can open and work on a CBR file:

Ehon

Ehon is one of the most used programs. It has the advantage that it also allows you to manage large libraries, making it especially useful for collectors.

Simple Comic

Developed for Mac in open source and free software license. It is a powerful and simple tool designed so that you do not want to complicate your life when reading comics.

Icecream Ebook Reader

It is an e-book reader for PC that allows you to open all types of files, including those with the CBR extension. Among the strengths of Icecream Ebook Reader is its design and versatility to organize and order digital libraries of all kinds.

Challenger Comics

For Android devices, it is a very complete app to open and enjoy CBR files and other extensions.

Below are the direct links to the applications:

How Can I Open CBR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CBR file is to find a CBR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CBR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CBR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CBR file opener then try to search online for "CBR viewer", "application to open CBR file" or "open CBR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CBR file

How Can I Open CBR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CBR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CBR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CBR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CBR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CBR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CBR file then try to search for "CBR viewer", "application to open CBR file" or "read CBR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CBR file

How Can I Open CBR File on Android

If you downloaded a CBR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CBR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CBR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CBR viewer", "CBR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CBR File on iPhone or iPad

To open CBR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CBR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CBR". This way you can find apps which can open CBR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CBR viewer" or "CBR file" online in your favorite search engine.

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