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Foliate
Read e-books in style
by John Factotum
Official site: flathub.org
About Foliate
Discover a new chapter in reading with Foliate, the modern e-book reader tailored for GNOME. Immerse yourself in a distraction-free interface, with customization features designed to match your unique preferences.
Features include:
Open EPUB, Mobipocket, Kindle, FB2, CBZ, and PDF files
Paginated mode and scrolled mode
Customize font and line-spacing
Light, sepia, dark, and invert mode
Reading progress slider with chapter marks
Bookmarks and annotations
Find in book
Quick dictionary lookup
How to install Foliate
- 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.github.johnfactotum.Foliate
- Open Foliate once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Foliate free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Foliate is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Foliate from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.github.johnfactotum.Foliate. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Foliate safe?
Foliate 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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