MComix is a user-friendly, customizable image viewer. It is specifically designed to handle comic books (both Western comics and manga) and supports a variety of container formats (including CBR, CBZ, CB7, CBT, LHA and PDF). MComix is a fork of Comix.
Publisher’s description
What is MComix?
MComix by The MComix Team is open-source Windows software in the e-book readers category. It ranks 36th by popularity among e-book readers in this catalogue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.2.0, released on September 24, 2026. The version history goes back to September 18, 2023: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,673 times. Similar programs include SumatraPDF, calibre and YACReader.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MComix is an open-source e-book reader tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MComix safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B538EFC730DE44D6DB542F73153406D8D26F96F0B5BE3F7B62F032392BB8AB5E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.0Latest | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.1.1 | September 6, 2025 | 124.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.1.0 | January 22, 2024 | 104.6 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.0 | September 18, 2023 | 102.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MComix.MComix -echoco install mcomix -yscoop install extras/mcomixmsiexec /i mcomix-win64-3.2.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8DCEC39D-B849-4BA0-B06F-73C83206914A} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.mcomixInformation
- Publisher
- The MComix Team
- Category
- E-book readers
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- sourceforge.net
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.2.0
- Released
- September 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 18, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,673
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- MComix.MComix
- Chocolatey package
- mcomix
- Scoop package
- extras/mcomix
- MSI product code
- {8DCEC39D-B849-4BA0-B06F-73C83206914A}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MComix free?
Yes. MComix is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is MComix safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MComix with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MComix be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MComix run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MComix?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 18, 2023.
What are alternatives to MComix?
SumatraPDF, calibre, YACReader, Kindle Comic Converter and Sigil. The alternatives page compares them.
