Linux · Graphics & Design
ComicReaderUltimate
An opinionated CBZ viewer
by Richard Smith
Official site: flathub.org
About ComicReaderUltimate
ComicReaderUltimate (CRU) is the modern successor to ComicReaderPro, one of the earliest programs for reading comics in CBR, CBZ or JPEG format on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Multi-threaded for fast loading
GPU accelerated rendering
View single or double pages
View pages separately or in a continuous scro
CRU is highly configurable - you can tweak values to find the most natural reading experience.
However, it is also highly *opinionated*. It always runs fullscreen because that is the best
way to read comics. There is limited GUI because you are expected to learn the mouse or
keyboard controls. There is no library browser because your operating system should already
have file manager.
CRU is optimized to be as fast and responsive as possible on modern systems without worrying if it will run on legacy hardware.
This comes at the cost of memory usage - it is assumed you have at least 4GB of RAM and a modern GPU with 2GB of VRAM.
(CRU makes some effort to optimize for battery power but performance comes first.)
How to install ComicReaderUltimate
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub uk.co.electronstudio.ComicReaderUltimate
- Open ComicReaderUltimate once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is ComicReaderUltimate free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ComicReaderUltimate is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install ComicReaderUltimate from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub uk.co.electronstudio.ComicReaderUltimate. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is ComicReaderUltimate safe?
ComicReaderUltimate downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.