User Guide
Everything you need to know to get the most out of your reading experience
Quick Start
- 1Open the Web Manga Reader homepage
- 2Drag and drop your manga archive file (.cbz, .cbr, .zip, or .rar) onto the drop zone
- 3Wait a moment while the pages are extracted
- 4Start reading! Use arrow keys or click the sides of the page to navigate
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
← / → | Previous / Next page (direction-aware) |
Space | Next page |
D | Toggle double-page mode |
R | Toggle reading direction (LTR/RTL) |
F | Toggle fullscreen |
T | Toggle thumbnail strip |
S | Open settings |
Home | Jump to first page |
End | Jump to last page |
Esc | Close reader or settings |
Reading Modes
Single Page Mode
Display one page at a time. Perfect for mobile devices, vertical screens, or when you want to focus on the artwork in detail.
Double Page Mode (Press D)
Display two pages side-by-side, like reading a physical book. The cover page is always shown alone. Great for widescreen monitors and traditional manga layouts.
Right-to-Left Mode (Press R)
For traditional Japanese manga that reads from right to left. In double-page mode, pages are displayed in reverse order. Arrow key navigation is also reversed.
Navigation Tips
- Click the left 30% of the image to go to the previous page
- Click the right 30% of the image to go to the next page
- Use the thumbnail strip (press T) for quick visual navigation
- The progress bar at the bottom shows your reading progress
- Controls auto-hide after 3 seconds of inactivity
Tips & Tricks
Use fullscreen for immersion
Press F to enter fullscreen mode for a distraction-free reading experience.
Your files stay private
Everything is processed in your browser. No files are uploaded to any server.
Works offline
Once the page loads, you can read manga even without an internet connection.
Organize your archives
Images are sorted naturally by filename. Make sure your pages are numbered properly (001, 002, etc.) for best results.