Open a DjVu file on Mac

To read a .djvu file on Mac, open it with a DjVu reader. If Finder says no application is set to open the file, choose an app that supports the format. That message alone does not mean the file is damaged.

Open with Niraqua DjVu

1. Install Niraqua DjVu from the App Store. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
2. In Finder, Control-click the file and choose Open With > Niraqua DjVu. You can also use File > Open in the app.
3. Use page thumbnails to navigate and zoom to inspect the scan. If the document includes an outline, use Contents to open a chapter.

To change the default reader, select the file in Finder, choose Get Info, select Niraqua DjVu under Open with, and choose Change All.

If you are still deciding which kind of app fits your workflow, see how to choose a DjVu reader for Mac.

Search and preview

Press Command-F to search. Missing results can mean missing text, OCR errors, or a query that does not match the stored words. See search a DjVu scan.

Select a DjVu file in Finder and press Space for a Quick Look preview. If previews do not appear, see Quick Look help.

Use another workflow

The DjVuLibre project provides open-source DjVu tools and links to the separate DjView viewer. If your destination requires PDF, export a PDF copy. Niraqua DjVu is a paid app; the App Store shows the current storefront price.