Guides
Everything we've learned about making comics and manga readable on small e-ink screens — the formats, the settings, and the quirks of each device.
How to read manga on a Kindle without the eye strain
A practical guide to reading manga comfortably on a Kindle: the right file format, panel-by-panel conversion, reading direction, and the settings that actually matter on e-ink.
6 min read →CBZ, CBR, EPUB or PDF: which comic format for your e-reader
A plain-language comparison of the common comic and manga file formats — CBZ, CBR, EPUB, PDF and images — and which one to use for Kindle, Kobo, Boox and reading apps.
5 min read →The best settings to convert comics for e-ink readers
How to choose resolution, grayscale, panel splitting and margins when converting comics and manga for Kindle, Kobo, Boox, PocketBook and other e-ink devices.
5 min read →How to get comics onto your Kindle, Kobo or Boox
Step-by-step ways to transfer converted comics and manga to a Kindle, Kobo or Boox e-reader — by email, cable, app or SD card.
5 min read →How to read comics and manga on a Kobo
A practical guide to reading comics and manga on Kobo e-readers: the right format, how to transfer files, panel-by-panel reading, and the settings that matter.
5 min read →How to convert a PDF comic for an e-reader
Why PDF comics look small on e-readers and how to convert a PDF to CBZ, EPUB or a screen-fitted PDF that's actually readable on Kindle, Kobo and Boox.
5 min read →How to read webtoons and manhwa on an e-reader
Webtoons are one long vertical strip, which breaks on paged e-readers. Here's how to re-paginate a webtoon or manhwa into screen-sized pages for Kindle, Kobo and Boox.
5 min read →How to reduce a comic's file size without wrecking quality
Comics can be huge. Here's how to shrink a CBZ, PDF or manga file for faster transfers and more storage on your e-reader, while keeping the pages sharp.
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