What is OpenComic?
OpenComic is a cross-platform desktop application that transforms how you read digital comics and manga. Whether you’re a casual reader or a dedicated collector, OpenComic provides all the tools you need for an optimal reading experience.Universal format support
Read comics in any format including CBZ, CBR, CB7, CBT, CBA, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, PDF, and EPUB
Advanced reading modes
Switch between manga mode (right-to-left), webtoon mode (vertical scrolling), and double page view
Cloud integration
Access your library from SMB, FTP, SFTP, S3, WebDAV servers, and OPDS catalogs
AI enhancement
Upscale images, remove artifacts, and descreen pages with built-in AI tools
Key features
OpenComic comes packed with features that make it stand out from other comic readers:Comprehensive format support
- Image formats: JPG, JP2, JXR, JXL, PNG, APNG, AVIF, HEIC, WEBP, GIF, SVG, BMP, ICO
- Compressed archives: RAR, ZIP, 7Z, TAR, LZH, ACE, CBR, CBZ, CBA, CB7, CBT
- Documents: PDF, EPUB (Alpha support)
- Background music: MP3, M4A, MP4, WEBM, WEBA, OGG, OPUS, WAV, FLAC
Reading modes and customization
- Manga read mode (right-to-left)
- Webtoon read mode (vertical scrolling)
- Double page view for spread layouts
- Reading in scroll or slide navigation
- Floating magnifying glass for detailed viewing
- Multiple interpolation methods: lanczos3, lanczos2, mitchell, cubic, linear, nearest
Image adjustments
- Brightness, saturation, contrast controls
- Sepia tone, negative, and color inversion
- Colorize black and white images
- AI-powered upscaling and artifact removal
Library management
- Master folders for organizing collections
- Favorite labels and custom labels
- Bookmarks and automatic reading progress
- Continue reading from where you left off
External integrations
- Tracking with AniList and MyAnimeList
- OPDS catalog support
- Server connections: smb://, ftp://, ftps://, scp://, sftp://, ssh://, s3://, webdav://, webdavs://
Input methods
- Custom keyboard shortcuts
- Gamepad navigation
- Mouse and touch controls
- Custom tap zones for quick actions
Why choose OpenComic?
Free and open source
Free and open source
OpenComic is completely free to use and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking.
Cross-platform compatibility
Cross-platform compatibility
Available for Windows (including ARM), macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), and Linux (multiple distributions and architectures).
Active development
Active development
Regular updates with new features, bug fixes, and improvements. The project is actively maintained with a responsive community.
Privacy-focused
Privacy-focused
Your reading data stays on your device. Cloud integrations are optional and you control what gets synced.
System requirements
OpenComic runs on most modern computers:- Windows: Windows 7 or later (x64, ARM64)
- macOS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later (Intel and Apple Silicon)
- Linux: Most modern distributions (x64, ARM64)
Minimum 4GB RAM recommended for smooth operation, especially when working with large comics or PDFs.
Getting started
Ready to start reading? Check out our guides:Installation
Download and install OpenComic on your platform
Quickstart
Get reading your first comic in minutes
File formats
Learn about supported formats and how to use them
Keyboard shortcuts
Master efficient navigation with keyboard shortcuts
Community and support
OpenComic has a thriving community of users and contributors:- GitHub: Report issues and contribute
- Website: opencomic.app
- Translation: Help translate OpenComic into your language