An electric garage door is essentially a garage door with an electric motor and control system attached, allowing it to function without any manual interference.
All electric garage doors still can operate manually. This does not mean that it cannot be used as a manual door. The reason is that an electric door can break or malfunction. If your door does break, you will need to access the garage and open the door without the automation system.
Usually, an automation system consists of an electric motor, a control system and a mechanism that links the motor to the door. You can purchase the motor separately and turn a manual door into an electric one.
Before undertaking a manual to motor conversion, we recommend consulting a professional or considering an electric garage door. They will be able to recommend the best solution for your circumstances.