CBZ Types

Chief CBZ Description

.CBZ

File ID:	.cbz
Group:	Comic Book Zip Archive File

CBZ file is a comic book created in the Comic Book Zip (CBZ) format. CBZ file extension is used for Comics Book Archives packaged with the ZIP compression.

Organization:	Open Source
Group:	3D Image Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cbz

Software Programs That Open The Comic Book Zip Archive File:

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

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

Komik Reader by Kaycha

Android

Additional CBZ Files

.CBZ

File ID:	.cbz
Group:	ChessBase Encrypted Database Archive

ChessBase stores the database in an encrypted archive with the file extension CBZ. ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database.

Organization:	ChessBase GmbH
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open ChessBase Encrypted Database Archive Files:

ChessBase by ChessBase GmbH

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening CBZ Files

Typical CBZ Opening Challenges

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open CBZ Files" when trying to open your CBZ. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your CBZ because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your CBZ, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Obsolete Version of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe

Your Comic Book Zip Archive File file is incompatible with Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Smith Micro Software website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe. Your Comic Book Zip Archive File file was probably created by a newer release of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the CBZ file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening CBZ files are due to having the incorrect version of Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe installed on your computer.

Other Causes of CBZ File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening CBZ files. Other CBZ opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for CBZ are wrong
• Deletion of the CBZ file description from the Registry by mistake
• Invalid installation of a CBZ-associated program (eg. Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe)
• Something has caused file corruption of your CBZ
• Your CBZ has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CBZ file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Comic Book Zip Archive File format