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crqt-ng
Cross platform open source e-book reader
by Aleksey Chernov et al.
Official site: flathub.org
About crqt-ng
crqt-ng is fast and small cross-platform XML/CSS based eBook reader. Written using the Qt framework.
Supported formats: fb2, fb3 (incomplete), epub (non-DRM), doc, docx, odt, rtf, pdb, mobi (non-DRM), txt, html, Markdown, chm, tcr.
Main functions:
Ability to display 2 pages at the same time
Displaying and Navigating Book Contents
Text search
Word hyphenation using hyphenation dictionaries
Most complete support for FB2 - styles, tables, footnotes at the bottom of the page
Extensive font rendering capabilities: use of ligatures, kerning, hinting option selection, floating punctuation, simultaneous use of several fonts, including fallback fonts
Detection of the main font incompatible with the language of the book
Reading books directly from a ZIP archive
TXT auto reformat, automatic encoding recognition
Flexible styling with CSS files
Background pictures, textures, or solid background
HiDPI support
Multi-tabbed interface
How to install crqt-ng
- 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 io.gitlab.coolreader_ng.crqt-ng
- Open crqt-ng once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is crqt-ng free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where crqt-ng is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install crqt-ng from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.gitlab.coolreader_ng.crqt-ng. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is crqt-ng safe?
crqt-ng 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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