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Effortlessly keep your e-book library thoroughly organized with the help of the numerous features offered by this efficient and capable manager

What's new in calibre 5.27.0:

  • New features:
  • When adding markdown (.md) or textile (.textile) files that contain references to images, automatically add them as txtz with the images
  • Bug fixes:
  • DOCX Output: Correctly convert soft hyphens in the input document to DOCX soft hyphens
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With the constant increase in eBook diversity and the ever-growing abundance of reader devices and corresponding library management software, it can be really confusing to find an app that is a generalist but also suitable for your particular requirements. Thankfully, the tried-and-tested package provided by calibre has stood the test of time quite well. This latest version brings an abundance of purpose-fit, dedicated features, and tools that can help you achieve a more efficient and comfortable management of your eBook collection.

Collection of essential tools for adding books, editing metadata or managing your device, all easily accessible and thoughtful layout

Simplicity and accessibility are of utmost importance if effective handling is to be achieved, and the developers have aptly accounted for that when designing the app’s interface. All controls are featured using large, colorful buttons, each having numerous subsequent options.

Be it that you want to simply add new books to your library, check the status of your Kindle or just download new content, it’s all there, within reach, neatly organized. And this mustn’t be a deterrent to more demanding users, as each menu holds an impressive amount of sub-items.

Handle all your library entries with ease and tweak the program to your exact requirements, thanks to an overwhelmingly exhaustive options menu

As with the feature buttons, the book and library management tools are also color-coded and feature thoughtful designs. Thus, performing easy selections based on criteria such as “Authors” or “Series” can be a breeze. And so is adding tags, ratings or removing entries altogether.

However, the pinnacle is hidden within the app’s settings section. If venturing out there, one will be able to find a myriad of menus, which contain sub-menus and even sub-menus for those as well. Almost all aspects are covered and no “stone is left unturned”, making this ideal for those of you out there who prefer a truly customizable experience.

The essential eBook library management software, which still “packs a punch” in terms of efficiency, ergonomics, and customization

This latest iteration of calibre comes prepared to meet the requirements of even the most demanding eBook readers out there. Filled with well-designed features and emphasizing handling efficiency, it can be an outstanding performer if you wish to take your library management to the next level.

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E-book Management E-book Synchronizer E-book Reader E-book Synchronize Viewer Sync

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calibre is part of these download collections: ePub Readers, Desktop Calendars, Make ePub

calibre was reviewed by Andrei Verdeanu
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calibre 5.27.0

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A portable version of this application is available: calibre Portable
  runs on:
Windows 10 32/64 bit
Windows 8 32/64 bit
  file size:
110 MB
  main category:
Authoring Tools
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