To convert CBR to EPUB, select or drop your .cbr file above, check that EPUB is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a CBR file?
CBR – Comic book archive (RAR). CBR is a comic book archive: a RAR file of one picture for each page. Comic readers open it, but it is harder to make than CBZ because RAR is a proprietary format.
CBR Converter →What is an EPUB file?
EPUB – EPUB e-book. EPUB is the open e-book format: the text reflows to fit any screen. Most e-readers except the Kindle, and most reading apps, open it.
EPUB Converter →How to convert CBR to EPUB
- Click Select File, or drop your .cbr files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that EPUB is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
CBR vs EPUB: how they compare
| CBR | EPUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | A picture for each page | Flowing text |
| Editable | By replacing the pictures | With e-book tools |
| Created by | Comic reader community, 2000s | International Digital Publishing Forum, 2007 |
| Best for | Comics and manga | E-readers and reading apps |
Good to know
- The CBR e-book is converted by calibre. Copy-protected (DRM) e-books cannot be converted: ConvertKitty does not remove DRM, so use books you have bought without it or that are free of it.
- A comic book is a picture for each page, so the EPUB holds the pictures, not text.
- The EPUB e-book is made by calibre from the text, headings and pictures of the CBR file; a cover is not created.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting CBR to EPUB free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my CBR files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because reading a CBR file needs calibre, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.
How large can the CBR file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Will the EPUB look the same as the CBR?
The text, chapters and pictures are kept. The look can differ: EPUB readers use their own fonts and page sizes, so page breaks move.
Can I convert several CBR files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
How long does converting CBR to EPUB take?
In our tests a 334 MB comic of 250 pages took about 73 seconds to become an EPUB file.
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