CBZ file format
| Extension | .cbz |
| Category | documents |
| Programs | Calibre CDisplay ComicFlow Perfect Viewer |
| Main program | MComix |
| Description | The CBZ file extension is part of the five extensions that make up Comic Book Archives. Unlike traditional eBook files, the "archive" in its name signifies its unique attribute. CBZ files combine multiple image files, typically containing PNG and JPEG images, sometimes with XML data, into a single .cbz file. You can view comic books in CBZ format on any compatible e-book or comic book reader. You can easily extract specific images or text from a CBZ file using decompression software if needed. |
| Technical details | CBZ files are essentially modified .zip files. Unlike regular ZIP files, which require extraction before use, CBZ files can be opened directly in comic book viewer applications. A key advantage of the CBZ format is its flexibility; users can adjust the file extension to match the format supported by their comic book reader. CBZ files also support other image formats like GIF and TIFF. |
| MIME type | application/x-cbz |