Read, browse and manage your comics collection.
Publisher’s description
What is YACReader?
YACReader by YACReader is open-source Windows software in the e-book readers category. It ranks 8th by popularity among e-book readers in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 10.4.0, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,308 times. The source code on GitHub (YACReader/yacreader) has 1,415 stars. Similar programs include calibre, SumatraPDF and Sigil.
Project description on GitHub: “This repo contains the code of YACReader's desktop version.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: YACReader is an open-source e-book reader tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- File support: YACReader supports a wide variety of comic files and image types. rar, zip, cbr, cbz, tar, pdf, 7z and cb7, jpeg, gif, png, tiff and bmp.
- Configure your reading: Image rotation, double page mode, full size view, fullscreen mode, customizable background color, custom page fitting mode, bookmarks, resume reading, eye candy 'go to' and more.
- Image improvements: Bring to life your old comics with the image adjustments available in the reading mode. Use the brightness, contrast and gamma sliders and enjoy the new vibrant colors.
- Track your readings: YACReaderLibrary organizes your comics and keeps track of your reading progress and your collections' status.
- Tags (comic vine): Download your comics' information from Comic Vine. Title, number, volumen, authors and more.
- Search: Find your comics quickly using the built-in search engine. No matter how big is your collection, YACReaderLibrary will find anything instantly.
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Is YACReader safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
676CEB05712591E33C2D2EB833203D15E016DE01ACD1426ECB8758F0EF63B778· 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 23 versions ›23 versions over 6 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4.0Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.3.2 | September 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.3.1 | September 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.3.0 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.2.0 | August 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.1.0 | July 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.0.0 | May 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.16.3 | January 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id YACReader.YACReader -echoco install yacreader -yscoop install extras/yacreaderYACReader-v10.4.0.261009428-winx64-7z-qt6.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask yacreaderflatpak install flathub com.yacreader.YACReaderInformation
- Publisher
- YACReader
- Category
- E-book readers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/YACReader/yacreader
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 10.4.0
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,308
- GitHub stars
- 1,415
- GitHub forks
- 126
- Website
- yacreader.com
- winget ID
- YACReader.YACReader
- Chocolatey package
- yacreader
- Scoop package
- extras/yacreader
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is YACReader free?
Yes. YACReader is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is YACReader safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 YACReader 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 YACReader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does YACReader run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of YACReader?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to YACReader?
calibre, SumatraPDF, Sigil, BlueGriffon and Kindle Comic Converter. The alternatives page compares them.
