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Guides and tips for manga collectors on Mac — formats, metadata, servers, and getting the most out of your library.

How to Organize Your Manga Collection on Mac

Your drives are full of CBZ files with names like "chainsawman 11 [HQ].cbr" and covers that don't match. Here's a practical system for cleaning up a large collection — folder structure, metadata tools, and how to connect everything to a library app.

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CBZ vs CBR vs CB7: Which Format Should You Use?

CBZ, CBR, and CB7 all look the same in a reader — but they're very different under the hood. One is a ZIP, one is a RAR, one is 7-Zip. Here's which to use when, and why it matters for your library.

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What's Inside Your CBZ Files — and How Torika Reads It

Every CBZ file can carry hidden metadata: series name, volume number, author, reading direction. Torika reads it automatically — and fills it in from an online database when it's missing. Here's what's inside and why it matters.

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