What is UbikReader?
UbikReader is a free, open-source eBook reader application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. It is designed to provide an intuitive, customizable reading experience and help users easily manage their digital book libraries.
UbikReader supports all major eBook formats including EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR, FB2, etc. Users can import books from their computer or external devices and organize them into custom categories and bookshelves. The application also has built-in support for online open directories like Project Gutenberg, allowing users to easily discover and download free public domain eBooks.
Reading eBooks on UbikReader provides several helpful features for an enhanced experience. Users can adjust font, margin width, line spacing, color schemes as per their preferences. They can also highlights portions of text, take notes, and bookmark pages. All reading progress, bookmarks, notes, etc. can optionally be synced across user's Windows, macOS, Linux devices.
Other key features of UbikReader include:
- Tabbed interface to open multiple books
- Dictionary look-up
- Text-to-speech narration
- Support for local and online OPDS digital book catalogs
- Customizable tags and metadata
- Extensive theming options to personalize look and feel
- Availability in over 40 languages
As an open-source application released under GNU AGPLv3 license, UbikReader emphasizes user privacy by not collecting any usage data without informed consent. The software is available for free, while also relying on user donations and community contributions for ongoing development and maintenance.
EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, GoodReader, Citavi, Documents, Qiqqa, JabRef, Paperpile, ReadCube Papers, wizdom.ai, EasyBib, Total Reader, FileApp, bibus are some alternatives to UbikReader.