How to Transfer Files


In ComicGlass, you can transfer files from your PC to ComicGlass using the following methods.

Startup screen

File transfers are done from the “Remote” screen.
To open the Remote screen, tap the button in the image.


Transfer via Wi‑Fi (easy/recommended)

Use the dedicated transfer tool


This method uses Dedicated Transfer Tool: ComicGlassMediaServer. It supports Windows and Mac.

Start ComicGlassMediaServer on the same Wi‑Fi (LAN), then tap “Nearby MediaServer” on the Remote screen in ComicGlass.
MediaServer will be detected automatically.

To use MediaServer, just select the folder you want to access from ComicGlass and press the “Start” button!




Transfer via cloud storage


The following cloud storage services are supported.
  • OneDrive
  • OneDrive for Business
  • dropbox
  • Box
  • GoogleDrive (provisional support)

You can also browse files in iCloud Drive.


Connect via Windows (iTunes)/Mac with a USB cable and transfer

Connect to Windows


Please install the “Apple Devices” app. (External site / Microsoft Store)
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k
Using the Apple Devices app, copy the book files you want to read into ComicGlass.


Connect to Mac


On Mac, simply connecting will make the device appear in Finder.
Copy the book files you want to read into ComicGlass.

“Share files between Mac and iPhone/iPad/iPod touch using Finder” (External site / apple.com)
https://support.apple.com/119585

Use the Files app


Using the standard iOS “Files” app, you can copy multiple files to ComicGlass from a USB flash drive, iCloud, or other apps.
Open the Files app, then copy the files you want to view in ComicGlass into ComicGlass.
Files copied into ComicGlass will automatically appear in the file list.

This iPhone ⇒ Copy the files into ComicGlass.


Use a NAS or web server


If you are using a NAS that supports running PHP (partially) or building a ComicGlass library on a web server, see How to Export the Index in MediaServer.

For the PHP file that generates the index, please Download Here.