CBZ File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .cbz
Format Type Archive
MIME Type application/vnd.comicbook+zip
Derived From ZIP file format
Compression ZIP Compression
Primary Use Storing digital comic book pages
Content Type Images (JPEG, PNG, GIF)
File Organization Sequential images named in page order
Encryption Supported by ZIP, but not commonly used for CBZ files
File Creation Tools Any ZIP utility or comic book management software
Reading Software Comic book readers, Image viewers, Archive utilities
Advantages Easy to create, wide software support, platform-independent
Disadvantages Lacks built-in metadata support
File Size Comparison Generally smaller than PDFs for similar content
Usability High for comic book readers and archivists
Metafile Support No, relies on external naming and organization
Interactivity None, purely for viewing static images
Operating System Compatibility Any OS with ZIP handling capability
Popularity High among digital comic book enthusiasts
Editable Yes, with ZIP utility or comic book management software
Copy Protection No inherent copy protection