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Basic information about CBZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CBZ（*.CBZ or *.cbz）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CBZ file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the CBZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CBZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CBZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CBZ file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the CBZ file?
How to open a CBZ file?
What programs do I need to open a CBZ file?
What programs help to create and edit a CBZ file?
How to convert CBZ files to another file format?
How to convert another files to CBZ file format?

1.Detail information about CBZ file extension: Comic Book Zip Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CBZ files
File type	Comic Book Zip Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Zip
Description	CBZ file is a Comic Book Zip Archive. A CBZ file is a comic book created in the Comic Book Zip (CBZ) format. It saves multiple images, commonly .PNG or .JPEG files, organized into pages of the comic. CBZ files are similar to .CBR files but use .ZIP compression instead of .RAR compression.
Windows	File Viewer Plus GonVisor Calibre Comical Xylasoft Comic Seer Comic Book Reader Icecream Ebook Reader MComix
macOS	Calibre Comical Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 PatiSoftware theLibrarian
Linux	Calibre MComix Xylasoft Comic Seer
Android	kaycha Komik Reader

2.Detail information about CBZ file extension: ChessBase Encrypted Database Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CBZ files
File type	ChessBase Encrypted Database Archive	Category	Data Files
Developer	ChessBase	File format	Binary
Description	CBZ file is a ChessBase Encrypted Database Archive developed by ChessBase.
Windows	ChessBase

How to convert CBZ files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for CBZ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CBZ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CBZ to CBR	CBZ to EPUB	CBZ to JPG	CBZ to MOBI
CBZ to PDF

How to convert another files to CBZ file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to CBZ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CBZ conversion, you may use the option.

TXT to CBZ	CBR to CBZ	PDF to CBZ	JPG to CBZ
JPEG to CBZ	CBT to CBZ

Can't open a CBZ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CBZ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CBZ extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support CBZ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of CBZ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a CBZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CBZ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CBZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the CBZ file is damaged.
Whether the CBZ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the CBZ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the CBZ file format is incompletely.
Whether the CBZ file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CBZ file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CBZ file.

If the CBZ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.