How to move your Tapas webcomic to Webtoon, GlobalComix or Substack before March 31, 2027
Tapas ends service on March 31, 2027, and access to the platform and to episodes ends at 23:59 PT that day. Content is not transferred to Kakao Page or Kakao Webtoon, and there is no official structured exporter for creators. If you own your series and want it to live somewhere else, you have to take a copy and republish it yourself. This guide covers backing up your originals, choosing a destination, packaging every episode with TapasExport (an in-browser kit by Cedano Labs LLC; 1 episode free, $19 one-time for unlimited), and uploading to the new platform. TapasExport is only for creators exporting work they own. It does not download other people's comics.
Deadline and official sources
- Tapas end of service date: March 31, 2027 (Tapas Newsfeed #272, posted October 1, 2026).
- Access to the platform and to episodes ends at 23:59 PT on March 31, 2027 (2027-04-01T06:59:00Z).
- Since October 1, 2026, users can no longer buy Ink. Remaining Ink can be used until March 31, 2027.
- Content is not transferred to Kakao Page or Kakao Webtoon (Tapas Newsfeed #271).
Step by step
Back up the originals of every series you own
Collect the chapters, page images, covers and titles for work you have the rights to: your own source files, or the copies you can download. Keep an untouched copy of these originals before you resize anything. Tapas does not give creators a clean, republishable package, and nothing moves for you.
Pick your destination
Decide where the series will live: Webtoon Canvas, GlobalComix, Substack, or your own site. Each one expects a different canvas size, folder layout and metadata, which is why doing it by hand for every chapter takes so long.
Organize the files by episode
One folder per episode works best (for example Episode 1/page_01.png). Add .txt, .json or .html files with episode titles and notes, and they will be read as episode metadata. You can also drop a ZIP or loose page images.
Package the series with TapasExport
Open https://tapasexport.fyi/#app on a computer and drop your series folder, ZIP or pages. TapasExport groups series, episodes and pages, reads your episode notes, and counts episodes, pages, covers and files with metadata. Enter the series title and creator name, then choose a preset: Webtoon Canvas (800x1280 px slices), GlobalComix (1600 px wide), Substack (1456 px wide), or Clean Archive (originals, renamed). Build the package (.zip). It contains the resized or sliced pages, covers, metadata.json and episodes.csv. Resizing and slicing use your browser's canvas, and nothing is uploaded.
Upload it to the new platform yourself
Create your account on the destination and upload the packaged episodes. TapasExport does not create accounts or post for you. Use metadata.json and episodes.csv so you are not retyping every chapter title.
Check the package and keep it
Open a few episodes and check page order, cover and titles before uploading the whole catalog. Keep the original files and the package on your own disk. Do it well before March 31, 2027.
Open TapasExport
In-browser migration kit for Tapas creators: groups their own pages into episodes, reads episode metadata (.txt/.json/.html), resizes or slices pages for Webtoon Canvas (800×1280), GlobalComix (1600 px), Substack (1456 px) or a clean archive, and exports a ZIP with metadata.json and episodes.csv. Free for 1 episode; $19 one-time for unlimited.
Open the appDestination tips
| Webtoon Canvas | Use the Webtoon Canvas preset. Pages are sliced to 800x1280 px. |
|---|---|
| GlobalComix | Use the GlobalComix preset. Pages are resized to 1600 px wide. |
| Substack | Use the Substack preset. Pages are resized to 1456 px wide. |
| Your own site or archive | Use Clean Archive to keep the originals, renamed, in a predictable series, chapter and page folder tree with covers and metadata. |
| Kakao Page / Kakao Webtoon | There is no automatic transfer. If you want the series on a Kakao or Webtoon property, you have to republish it yourself. |
Pricing
In-browser migration kit for Tapas creators: groups their own pages into episodes, reads episode metadata (.txt/.json/.html), resizes or slices pages for Webtoon Canvas (800×1280), GlobalComix (1600 px), Substack (1456 px) or a clean archive, and exports a ZIP with metadata.json and episodes.csv. Free for 1 episode; $19 one-time for unlimited. One-time price: $19 USD, paid through Stripe. No subscription. See pricing.
Privacy
TapasExport runs in your browser. The pages, covers, and metadata you open are resized and packaged on your device and are never uploaded to our servers. Read the privacy page.
Limitations
- TapasExport does not download from Tapas or sign in to it. You supply the files for series you own.
- It does not create destination accounts or upload for you; you republish yourself.
- For creator-owned work only. It is not a tool for downloading other people's comics or novels.
- The free plan packages 1 episode (up to 10 pages); unlimited series need the $19 one-time Pro license.
Frequently asked questions
Tapas is shutting down. How do I move my webcomic to Webtoon?
Back up the originals of the series you own, organize them one folder per episode, package them in TapasExport with the Webtoon Canvas preset (800x1280 px slices), then create your Webtoon Canvas account and upload the episodes yourself before March 31, 2027.
When does Tapas shut down?
The end of service date is March 31, 2027. Access to the platform and to episodes ends at 23:59 PT that day (Tapas Newsfeed #272).
Will my Tapas comics be moved to Kakao Page or Kakao Webtoon?
No. Tapas has said content is not transferred. To keep the work online you need to republish a copy you have the rights to.
Does Tapas have an official export tool for creators?
There is no official structured exporter that turns episodes, pages, covers and metadata into a republishable package. TapasExport packages the files you already have.
How do I download or back up my own Tapas series?
Gather the chapters, page images, covers and titles for work you own, from your source files or the copies available to you, and keep an untouched backup. TapasExport works on those files. It does not sign in to Tapas or download from it.
What size should webcomic pages be for Webtoon Canvas?
TapasExport's Webtoon Canvas preset slices pages to 800x1280 px.
How do I move my comic to GlobalComix or Substack?
Package the series with the GlobalComix preset (1600 px wide) or the Substack preset (1456 px wide), then upload the episodes to your account there.
Can I move my Tapas comic to my own website?
Yes. Use the Clean Archive preset: your originals, renamed, in a series, chapter and page structure with metadata.json and episodes.csv.
What happens to my Ink on Tapas?
Since October 1, 2026, Ink can no longer be bought. Remaining Ink can be used until March 31, 2027.
Can I download other people's comics with TapasExport?
No. TapasExport is strictly for creators exporting work they own. It is not a reader downloader.
Does TapasExport need my Tapas password?
No. You gather the files for series you own and open them in TapasExport. It never signs in to your Tapas account.
Are my pages uploaded anywhere?
No. Resizing, slicing and packaging run in your browser tab with HTML canvas. Your pages never leave your device.
How much does TapasExport cost?
One episode (up to 10 pages) is free for any destination. TapasExport Pro is $19 USD one-time (no subscription) for unlimited series and episodes and every preset. Checkout is through Stripe, and Pro can be restored with your checkout email.
Is TapasExport affiliated with Tapas, Kakao or Webtoon?
No. TapasExport is an independent tool by Cedano Labs LLC, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Tapas Media, Kakao Entertainment, or Webtoon.