CoolReader is a small cross-platform XML/CSS based eBook reader for desktops and handheld devices.
CoolReader is written in C++, C and Java. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Java with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supported formats: FB2, TXT, RTF, DOC, TCR, HTML, EPUB, CHM, PDB, MOBI.
- Stylesheet support.
- Customizations for better reading performance.
- Platforms: Win32, Linux, Android. Ported on some eInk based devices.
Website: github.com/buggins/coolreader
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Developer: Vadim Lopatin
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
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