calibre
SHA-256Calibre is a powerful, cross-platform e-book manager that can view, convert, edit, and catalog e-books in all major formats. It also fetches metadata, downloads newspapers, and syncs with e-readers.
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v9.8.0 · 212.4 MB
One-stop e-book manager with format conversion, metadata fetching, editing, and device sync.
Core Features
- Supports reading and converting virtually all e-book formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF, AZW3, etc.)
- Automatically fetches metadata (title, author, cover) from the internet
- Built-in e-book editor for content and layout modifications
- News/blog subscription with automatic conversion to e-book
- Seamless sync with Kindle, Kobo, and other e-readers
What It Can't Do
- •The app may contact the internet for metadata on startup; disable in Preferences if offline. 2. Converting large PDFs can be slow; process in batches. 3. Do not store the Calibre Library folder on a cloud-synced drive (e.g., iCloud, OneDrive) to avoid database corruption. 4. Some third-party plugins may be unstable; always backup your library before installing them.
Use Cases
- Convert DRM-free AZW files from Kindle to EPUB for universal reading
- Organize a personal library of thousands of books by author, tag, or series
- Fix typos or reformat a poorly structured e-book
- Subscribe to daily news and generate an e-book for offline reading during commute
Detailed Introduction
Calibre is an open-source e-book management suite that supports all major e-book formats. It allows you to view, convert, edit, and organize your digital library with ease. Calibre can fetch metadata from the internet, download newspapers and convert them into e-books, and sync with e-book readers. It runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS, making it a universal tool for any e-book enthusiast. Developed by a community of volunteers, Calibre is actively maintained and offers extensive customization through plugins and scripts. Whether you need to convert a single book or manage thousands, Calibre provides a robust, reliable solution.
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Getting Started
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Install the software
Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts
Step 1: Download the installer from https://calibre-ebook.com/download
Step 2: Run the installer and follow the default options
Step 3: First launch will prompt you to choose/create an empty folder as your library
- Step 1: Download the installer from https://calibre-ebook.com/download
- Step 2: Run the installer and follow the default options
- Step 3: First launch will prompt you to choose/create an empty folder as your library
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Windows: Use 'Add or Remove Programs'. macOS: Delete the app from Applications, then manually remove ~/Calibre Library (backup first if needed). Linux: Use package manager (e.g., sudo apt remove calibre).
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Ready to use after download. No additional runtime required.
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