Convert CBT to CBR

Understanding CBT and CBR file formats

CBT (Comic Book Tar) is a file format used for storing comic book archives. It is essentially a collection of image files compressed using the TAR (Tape Archive) format. This format is less common compared to other comic book formats like CBZ or CBR.

CBR (Comic Book RAR) is another format for comic book archives, but it uses the RAR compression method. CBR files are widely used and supported by many comic book reader applications, making them a popular choice for comic book enthusiasts.

How to convert CBT to CBR

Converting a CBT file to a CBR file involves extracting the images from the CBT archive and then recompressing them into a CBR archive. This process can be done using various software tools that support both TAR and RAR formats.

Best software for CBT to CBR conversion

One of the best software options for converting CBT to CBR is WinRAR. Here’s how you can perform the conversion:

• Open the CBT file with a file archiver that supports TAR, such as WinRAR.
• Extract the contents of the CBT file to a folder.
• Open WinRAR and navigate to the folder containing the extracted images.
• Select all the images you want to include in the CBR file.
• Click on File → Add to archive.
• In the archive format options, select RAR.
• Save the archive with a .cbr extension.

By following these steps, you can easily convert your CBT files to the more widely supported CBR format.