Types of CBR Files

Chief CBR Description

.CBR

File Name:	.cbr
Classification:	Comic Book RAR Archive

A CBR file is a compressed set of .JPEG, .PNG, or static .GIF images saved in a single .RAR archive with the ".cbr" extension. CBR files are used for storing and displaying comic books or other collections of pages.

Author:	Unknown Developer
Group:	Compressed Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cbr

Software Programs That Open The Comic Book RAR Archive:

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

The Unarchiver by Dag Agren, Circlesoft

Mac

GonVisor by G.A.A.

Windows

Calibre by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Comical by Interscape

Windows

Mac

Xylasoft Comic Seer by Xylasoft

Windows

Comic Book Reader by Open Source

Windows

Icecream Ebook Reader by Icecream Apps

Windows

MComix by Open Source

Windows

CDisplay Ex by Open Source

Windows

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CBR Troubleshooting

Issues Opening CBR Files

WinRAR Disappeared

Double-clicking your CBR file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open CBR File". Customarily, this means that WinRAR is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your CBR with WinRAR, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another CBR-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

WinRAR Requires Update

In other instances, your Comic Book RAR Archive file version may not be supported by your version of WinRAR. You will need to download a newer version of WinRAR if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Right-clicking on your CBR, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening CBR files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other CBR File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of WinRAR installed, you can still experience difficulties opening CBRs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading CBR files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid CBR file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the CBR file in the Windows registry
• Invalid installation of a CBR-associated program (eg. WinRAR)
• CBR file corruption
• CBR file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Drivers associated with CBR software need to be updated
• Windows cannot load your Comic Book RAR Archive file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)