How to Add CFA Archive Stories to calibre
Download a Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive story as an EPUB with WP Downloader, then import it into calibre with Add books. From there, you can edit its details, convert it to another format, read it on your computer, or transfer it to a connected e-reader.
What you need
WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything for the download. You will need:
- A Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive story link
- WP Downloader
- calibre on a Windows, macOS, or Linux computer
- A USB cable if you want to transfer the book to an e-reader
A story URL from cfaarchive.org looks like this:
https://www.cfaarchive.org/works/123456For this archive, WP Downloader downloads whole stories. It does not download individual chapters or story lists.
Download the story with WP Downloader
Open the Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive downloader and paste the story URL into the box. WP Downloader detects the site from the link.
Choose EPUB to add the story to calibre. EPUB is free for everyone, and calibre can read it, manage it, and convert it to other formats. You can also include the story’s images.
WP Downloader can also create a PDF, but this requires a free Discord sign-in.
You do not need a Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive account for public stories. If a story is available only to members, you can sign in with your account on that site. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested and can download only the content your account is allowed to read. It does not bypass paywalls, locked content, or age restrictions.
Save the downloaded EPUB somewhere you can find it. For more help with this step, see how to download CFA Archive stories.
Support for Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader licensed under Apache-2.0.
Add the EPUB to your calibre library
Open calibre and select Add books. Find the EPUB you downloaded, select it, and add it to your library.
The story will appear with your other books. Select it to view its book information or open it in calibre’s e-book viewer.
You can import multiple downloaded stories together or add them one at a time. They will all be available in the same calibre library.
Edit the metadata and cover
Select the story in calibre and open its metadata editor. You can edit details such as the title, author, and cover.
Using consistent titles and author names can make a larger collection easier to browse, especially if it contains stories from several archives. You can keep the details from the downloaded book or change them to suit the way you organize your library.
Convert the story to another format
WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
If your device or reading app needs another format, add the EPUB to calibre and use its conversion tool. calibre can convert EPUB files to formats such as AZW3, MOBI, and PDF.
You may want to keep the original EPUB as a source for later conversions. Converting the file does not unlock restricted content or add chapters that were missing from the download.
Read in calibre or transfer over USB
Open the story in calibre’s e-book viewer to read it on your computer. The viewer also has a Read aloud feature.
To transfer the story to an e-reader, connect the device to your computer with a USB cable. After calibre recognizes the device, select the book and send it to the connected reader. Convert the book first if the device needs a different format.
For device-specific instructions, see how to send CFA Archive stories to Kindle or read CFA Archive stories on Kobo.
Download new chapters
WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB that is already in your calibre library. When a story has new chapters, return to the downloader, paste the story link again, and download a new copy.
Add the new EPUB to calibre, then check the book details to identify which copy contains the latest chapters.
FAQ
Which format should I download for calibre?
Choose EPUB. calibre can add and read EPUB files directly, then convert them to formats such as AZW3, MOBI, or PDF.
Do I need a Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Sign-in is optional and gives WP Downloader access to members-only stories that your account can already read.
Can WP Downloader download one chapter?
No. For Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive, WP Downloader downloads whole stories only. It does not support individual chapters or lists.
Can calibre read the story aloud?
Yes. calibre’s e-book viewer includes a Read aloud feature.
Will the EPUB update when the story gets a new chapter?
No. Download the story again with WP Downloader, then add the new EPUB to calibre.