Where Does YACReader Store Its Library?
Where YACReader keeps its comic library and reading database on every desktop OS.
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YACReader stores comics as plain files in a library folder plus hidden database files tracking covers, progress, and metadata. The reader app and the library manager both point at the same root.
Defaults sit in the home folder per OS, but most users relocate to bigger drives on first run. The live path shows in library settings, which beats memorizing defaults. Copy the entire root to migrate; comics alone lose progress.
Where YACReader stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\YACReader Library\
Comics plus hidden .yacreaderdb database files. Default shown; check library settings for a custom root. Migrate the whole folder, not just comics.
~/YACReader Library/
Same comics plus database layout. Exact db filenames may vary by YACReader version; copy the entire root.
~/YACReader Library/
Same layout under home. Server (YACReaderLibraryServer) instances share this root; keep permissions consistent for remote readers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move a YACReader library?
Copy the whole library folder (comics plus .yacreaderdb database files) to the new machine and open it with Add existing library. Keep folder names stable; covers and progress key off paths. Exact db names may vary by version.
What is the default library path?
The default library roots are ~/YACReader Library style paths per OS, changeable in-app. The reader and library apps share the folder: comics on disk plus hidden database files beside them. Check library settings for a custom root.
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