Readest for MAC
Modern, open-source e-book reader for EPUB, PDF and more, with notes, read aloud, translation and sync across devices.
Readest Overview
Readest is a modern e-book reader for EPUB, PDF and many other formats, designed for long, comfortable reading. You can highlight and take notes, look up words, translate text, listen to books read aloud, and read two books side by side. Fonts, layout, themes and colours can all be adjusted, and your library, reading progress and notes sync between your Mac, phone and other devices. Readest is made by Bilingify and runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and the web.
Readest is free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. The free plan includes cloud sync with 500 MB of storage; optional Plus and Pro plans add more storage, more translation and unlimited AI read-aloud. The Mac download is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Key Features
Readest is built for people who read a lot.
- Many formats: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, TXT, HTML and Markdown.
- Notes and highlights: mark passages, write notes and export them.
- Read aloud: listen to books with natural-sounding voices.
- Translation: translate words or passages with Google, Azure or DeepL.
- Split view: read two books side by side with synchronized scrolling.
- Customization: fonts, layout, margins, themes and colours, including dark and sepia.
- Sync: library, progress and notes across all your devices.
- Library tools: covers, sorting, filtering and collections.
What’s New in Version 0.12.16
Readest 0.12.16 adds drawing and improves sync.
- Handwrite and draw on your pages, and share passages as quote cards
- New premium read-aloud voices for Plus and Pro, plus your own OpenAI-compatible voice service
- Books show their page count, with a new sort and filter by pages
- More reliable sync, including KOReader progress and WebDAV
- Very large chapters no longer freeze the reader
- Audiobookshelf audiobooks can be paired with books
Readest FAQ
Is Readest free?
Yes. Readest is free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. The free plan includes cloud sync with 500 MB of storage; Plus and Pro plans add more storage, more translation and unlimited AI read-aloud.
Which formats can Readest open?
EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3 (KF8), FB2, CBZ, TXT, HTML and Markdown.
Does Readest sync between devices?
Yes. Your library, reading progress, highlights and notes sync across macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android and the web.
Can Readest read books aloud?
Yes. It has text-to-speech with natural-sounding voices, and you can connect your own OpenAI-compatible voice service.
Can Readest translate books?
Yes. You can translate words or passages using Google, Azure or DeepL.
Can Readest open Kindle books?
It opens DRM-free MOBI and AZW3 files. Books with DRM from the Kindle store cannot be opened.
Does Readest work with calibre?
Yes. Readest offers a calibre plugin, and it can sync reading progress with KOReader.
Does Readest run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. The Mac download is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Who makes Readest?
Readest is developed by Bilingify and a community of contributors on GitHub.
Where does the Readest download on readest.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Readest website at https://readest.com/. readest.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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