Read CBZ Comics in Your Browser
Open a comic book archive on any phone, tablet or computer and read it page by page.
How to Open a CBZ File
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Open Glance
Open Glance in your browser, or install the free Windows app.
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Choose your CBZ file
Tap Choose a File, or drag the CBZ file onto the page. It stays on your device.
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Read
Turn the pages with the arrows or the sidebar, and zoom into panels.
What You Can Do With CBZ Files
Page by Page
Every picture in the archive becomes a page, in order.
Thumbnails
Jump to any page from the sidebar.
Zoom Into Panels
Pinch or scroll to zoom into the art.
Your CBZ Files Never Leave Your Device
Most online viewers upload your file to their server. Glance reads it right in your browser, so nothing is sent anywhere, and it keeps working offline.
Free and Open Source
No account, no adverts, no watermark. Read every line of the code on GitHub.
View the SourceQuestions About CBZ Files
Is Glance's CBZ viewer free?
Yes. Glance is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no account, adverts or watermarks.
Are my CBZ files uploaded anywhere?
No. Glance opens files on your own device, in your browser or in the Windows app. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for private documents.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Install Glance from your browser (Add to Home Screen on a phone) and it opens files with no internet connection.
Can I open CBZ files on iPhone, Android or Mac?
Yes. The browser version works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on phones, tablets and computers. The Windows app adds Explorer thumbnails and opening files with a double-click.