How to Read CFA Archive Stories Offline
To read a Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive story offline, download it with WP Downloader and open the EPUB or PDF on your phone, tablet, e-reader, or computer. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so there is nothing to install.
Download the story with WP Downloader
Open the story on cfaarchive.org and copy its full web address. A story link looks like this:
https://www.cfaarchive.org/works/123456Then:
- Open the CFA Archive downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Choose EPUB or PDF.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the finished file to your device.
EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story from Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive. It cannot download individual chapters or lists from this site. When a story gets new chapters, download it again to create an updated file. WPD cannot add chapters to an EPUB you downloaded earlier.
For more detailed instructions, see the CFA Archive download guide.
Read offline on a phone
Download the EPUB or PDF while your phone is connected to the internet. Once the download finishes, open the file in a reading app that supports the format you chose.
Use an EPUB-compatible app for EPUB files and a PDF reader for PDFs. If tapping the file opens the wrong app, use your phone’s share or open-with menu to select another one.
Open the file once before you go offline to check that it downloaded correctly and works in your reading app. You can then read the saved copy without returning to cfaarchive.org.
Read offline on a tablet
The steps are similar on a tablet:
- Download the story as EPUB or PDF.
- Find the downloaded file.
- Open or import it in a compatible reading app.
- Check the file before disconnecting from the internet.
EPUB usually works well for book-style reading. PDF keeps the story in a fixed-page layout. Choose the format that works with your preferred app.
Read on an e-reader
First download the story on your phone, tablet, or computer. Then transfer the EPUB or PDF using a method supported by your e-reader.
The transfer steps depend on the device. Kindle users can follow the guide to send CFA Archive stories to Kindle. For Kobo, see the guide to reading CFA Archive stories on Kobo.
WP Downloader does not create MOBI or AZW3 files. Download the story as EPUB or PDF, then use a transfer method that your device accepts.
Read offline on a computer
Save the downloaded story somewhere easy to find, then open it in a program that supports EPUB or PDF.
If your current program cannot open an EPUB, use an EPUB-compatible reader or download the story as a PDF instead. Once the file is saved on your computer, you can read it without keeping the CFA Archive page open.
A clear filename or a dedicated reading folder can help you find stories later, especially if you keep several books offline.
Members-only stories
You do not need a Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive account for public stories. Signing in is optional and allows WP Downloader to fetch members-only stories that your account can already read.
WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It cannot bypass age restrictions, locked content, or other access limits.
Support for Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
FAQ
Which format should I use for offline reading?
Choose EPUB for an EPUB-compatible reading app or e-reader. Choose PDF if you prefer a fixed-page document or already use a PDF reader. EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Can I download a single chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive. It does not download individual chapters or lists from this site.
Will my EPUB update when the story gets a new chapter?
No. Download the story again to get a new file with the chapters currently available.
Do I need a CFA Archive account?
No account is needed for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader fetch members-only stories that your account can read.
Can WP Downloader create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files?
No. WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files.