How to read CFA Archive stories on Android
To read a Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive story on an Android phone or tablet, download it as an EPUB or PDF with WP Downloader and open the file in a compatible reading app. EPUB usually works well on smaller screens because the text adjusts to fit them.
Download the story with WP Downloader
WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything. You can use it in your Android browser or download the story on a computer and transfer the file later.
Find the story on cfaarchive.org and copy its 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.
EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in. WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
For Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive, WP Downloader saves the whole story. It cannot download a single chapter or a list of stories from this site. Support for the archive was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
You may sign in with your cfaarchive.org account to reach members-only stories that the account can read. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested and does not bypass access restrictions.
The CFA Archive download guide covers the download process in more detail.
Open the EPUB on Android
Open the downloaded EPUB with an Android app that supports the format, such as Moon+ Reader.
If Android asks which app to use, select your EPUB reader. If the download notification is gone, find the EPUB in your device’s downloaded files and open it there.
The story is stored as a file, so you can read it again without returning to the original story page. Save it somewhere easy to recognize, especially if you download several stories.
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an existing EPUB. When the author updates the story, paste its link into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.
Read with Google Play Books
Google Play Books accepts your own DRM-free EPUB and PDF files. Once uploaded, a story can be read on Android, an iPhone or iPad, or the web.
You can upload the file in two ways:
- Upload the EPUB or PDF from your device with the Google Play Books Android app.
- On a computer, upload it through the Play Books website from the computer or Google Drive.
After the upload finishes, open Google Play Books on your Android phone or tablet and choose the story from your library.
A very large story may reach Google’s upload size limit. If it will not upload, open the EPUB directly in another compatible Android reader.
Listen with text-to-speech
Android’s Select to Speak accessibility feature can read items on the screen aloud. Turn it on under Settings, then Accessibility. Once it is active, tap the text you want Android to read.
Some EPUB readers also have read-aloud options:
- Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a built-in text-to-speech mode.
- @Voice Aloud Reader reads EPUB files aloud.
Both use the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the result depends on the voices available in your Android settings.
Choose EPUB or PDF
Choose EPUB for text that adjusts to the size of your phone or tablet screen. The Android read-aloud apps listed above also support EPUB files.
Choose PDF if you prefer fixed pages or already use a PDF reader. WP Downloader requires a free Discord sign-in to create a PDF, while EPUB is available without one.
WP Downloader also has guides for sending CFA Archive stories to Kindle and reading CFA Archive stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Can I download one CFA Archive chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from Comic Fanfiction Authors Archive. It does not download individual chapters or lists from this site.
Do I need a cfaarchive.org account?
Not for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader access members-only stories that your account can already read.
Which format should I use on Android?
EPUB works well for most Android readers because the text adjusts to the screen. You can also choose PDF if you prefer that format.
Can WP Downloader update my existing EPUB?
No. To get newly published chapters, download the story again and save the new EPUB.
Can Android read the story aloud?
Yes. You can use Android’s Select to Speak accessibility feature, Moon+ Reader’s built-in text-to-speech mode, or @Voice Aloud Reader.