## Digital Comics: Creation, Reading, and Downloading## Digital Comics: Creation, Reading, and Downloading ### File Formats Digital comics are commonly available in compressed file formats such as CBR, CBZ, CBT, CB7, and CBA. These formats contain all the pages of the comic. ### Comics Reading Programs Numerous free applications are available for reading digital comics: – MComix: Simple interface focused on content. – Caliber: Multi-purpose application compatible with comics formats. – SumatraPDF: Complete PDF and comics file viewer. ### Creating Comics – Canva: Free online platform for creating comics with pre-made templates. – Comic Maker Studio: Paid app with a wide range of customizable templates. – Clip Studio Paint: Professional-grade tool for 3D character creation and comic production. ### Downloading Comics – Digital Comics Museum: Public domain comics from the golden age. – Norma Strips: Platform for buying and downloading the latest manga, American, and European comics. – Internet Search: Use search engines to find specific comics not available on dedicated platforms.
Information technology offers users a great number of possibilities and methods to forget about physical media. This medium still has its charm, especially among users who grew up with this format.
However, it is much easier to access content in digital format, especially when it comes to comics. Some publishers pay too little attention to this, which leaves many users with the only choice to switch to the digital format.
File formats
The first thing we need to know about the comics in digital format is the format they use. These files are mainly available with the extensions CBR, CBZ, CBT, CB7 and CBA.
These extensions, which are not file formats, are nothing more than compressed files that contain all the pages that make up the comic. However, it is not necessary to decompress the files to access the content, since this is handled by the application we are going to use.
If we want (but it is not necessary) we can compress them with WinRAR, WinZip or another program to decompress files. The only thing it is useful for is to display each page of the comic in full screen.
Comics reading programs
There are many different applications available on the market that allow you to read this file extension. The vast majority of applications are completely free, as they are nothing more than a simple tool for viewing images and modifying their content.
- MComixOne of the oldest applications for reading comics on Windows is MComix, an application also available for Linux that stands out for its very simple interface, where the focus is on the content, not on the interface. You can download it here.
- CaliberIf, in addition to comics, we have also developed the habit of reading books on the PC and we use the Calibre application, it is not necessary to use another application, since this free and open source application is also compatible with this format. We can download Calibre directly from the website for Windows (also in a portable version), Linux and macOS and also for mobile.
- SumatraPDFThis is a very complete application for working with PDF files and is also compatible with the formats used by comics. SumatraPDF is a free application that we can download here for 32 and 64 bit Windows and ARM processors.
How to make comics
When it comes to creating and designing comics, the possibilities on the market are very large and varied. There are all kinds of applications to be found, from simple applications that allow you to create 2D drawings to which you can add a speech bubble with text, to applications for 3D design.
- CanvasCanva is a website where we can create anything we can think of for free, although if we pay for the subscription, we have many options to use. The Canva section for creating comics is available here.
- Comic Maker StudioIf you are looking for an app to create comics locally without having to depend on an internet connection, Comic Creator Studio is one of the best options, an app that includes a large number of templates of all kinds that we can customize to create comics. It is a paid app, but unfortunately it does not offer a free trial.
- Clip Studio PaintIf you want to give a professional touch to your comic, creating characters easily and in 3D, the application you are looking for is Clip Studio Paint, an application that allows you to create all kinds of characters very easily using a large number of templates. We can try this application for free here before you buy it.
Websites to download comics
There are numerous websites on the Internet where you can download free and paid comics. The best options are listed below.
- Digital Comics MuseumAs we can understand from the name, it is a website in the form of a digital museum where we can find all kinds of comics that are in the public domain and focuses on the golden age of comics. It is available here.
- Norma StripsIf you are looking for the latest manga, American and European comics, the platform you are looking for is the Norma Comics publishing house, where you can access a wide catalog of comics in digital and physical formats to buy and download. This online platform is available here.
- Searching the internet. If you want to download comics of a specific character that you can’t find, the easiest and fastest method is to use Google and type in the name of the character or theme along with the word comic.
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