CBR to MOBI Converter

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

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What is a CBR file?

The CBR (Comic Book RAR) format is a compressed archive used for viewing sequential images, primarily digital comic books. It consists of a set of raster images (JPEG, PNG, GIF) compressed using the Roshal Archive (RAR) algorithm and renamed with the .cbr extension. The format relies on alphanumeric filename sorting to determine page order and does not natively support standard metadata headers, distinguishing it from XML-based formats like EPUB. Compression efficiency depends on the RAR version (v4 or v5) utilized during creation.

How to open a CBR file

CBR files require dedicated comic book readers or RAR-compatible decompression tools. Recommended software includes CDisplay Ex or SumatraPDF for Windows, YACReader for macOS and Linux, and Chunky for iOS. Alternatively, renaming the file extension from .cbr to .rar allows standard utilities like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the raw image files for manual viewing.

CBR Technical Info

Full Name: Comic Book RAR Archive
Developed By: Popularized by CDisplay
Initial Release: 1990s
MIME Type: application/x-cbr

What is a MOBI file?

The Mobipocket eBook format (MOBI) is a binary distribution format developed by Mobipocket SA in 2000, utilizing the Open eBook (OEB) standard and XHTML for reflowable content layout. Encapsulated within a Palm Database (PDB) container, MOBI files employ either the LZ77-based PalmDOC compression or the proprietary HUFF/CDIC algorithm to minimize file size. The format supports Digital Rights Management (DRM), metadata indexing, and javascript capabilities, serving as the foundational architecture for Amazon's proprietary AZW format before the adoption of KF8.

How to open a MOBI file

Native support for MOBI is restricted primarily to Amazon Kindle hardware and legacy Mobipocket readers. On Windows, macOS, and Linux, users require third-party eBook management software such as Calibre, which offers comprehensive viewing and conversion capabilities. Alternatively, the Kindle Previewer tool provided by Amazon or multi-format readers like FBReader and Sumatra PDF can render the unencrypted content of these archives.

MOBI Technical Info

Full Name: Mobipocket eBook Format
Developed By: Mobipocket SA
Initial Release: 2000
MIME Type: application/x-mobipocket-ebook

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Developer API

Convert CBR to MOBI via API

Automate CBR to MOBI conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "cbr-to-mobi",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "mobi"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.cbr

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.