.CBA File Extension

CBA files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Comic Book ACE Archive

Comic Book ACE Archive (CBA) files contain images representing pages of comic books. They are used for distributing and reading comics with supporting programs. The CBA format contains references to c...

General Information

Title CBA File Extension
Extension .cba
Full Form Comic Book ACE Archive
File Type Comic Book Archive File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/x-cbr

File Function

Primary Function Store comics
Additional Functions Archive images
Features Sequential image viewing, Compression

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with images
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Image dependent
Editable With extraction

Use Cases

Comic Reading Yes
Digital Archiving Yes
Image Collection Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Archive bombs, Malware
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cbr, .cbz, .cb7, .cbt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CDisplay Ex Free, Pro version Windows, Android
GonVisor Free Windows
Calibre Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: CryENGINE Resource Compiler Settings File

The CBA file extension is for CryENGINE Resource Compiler Settings Data. It is used by the CryENGINE 3D game engine developed by Crytek. The CBA file format saves settings for the resource compiler to...

General Information

Title CBA File Extension
Extension .cba
Full Form CryENGINE Resource Compiler Settings File
File Type Settings File
Developer Crytek
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Control resource compilation
Features Text-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Resource Management Yes
Graphics Engine Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
CryENGINE 5.6 2019

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .xml, .cry

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CryENGINE SDK Free, Commercial usage requires license Windows
Crytek Sandbox Editor License required for full version Windows