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calibre
The one stop solution to all your e-book needs
by Kovid Goyal
Official site: flathub.org
About calibre
calibre is the one stop solution to all your e-book needs.
You can use calibre to catalog your books, fetch metadata for them automatically, convert them from and to all the various e-book formats, send them to your e-book reader devices, read the books on your computer, edit the books in a dedicated e-book editor and even make them available over the network with the built-in Content server. You can also download news and periodicals in e-book format from over a thousand different news and magazine websites.
How to install calibre
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.calibre_ebook.calibre
- Open calibre once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is calibre free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where calibre is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install calibre from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.calibre_ebook.calibre. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is calibre safe?
calibre downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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