Yomikiru is an offline-first desktop reader for locally stored manga, manhwa, comics, webtoons, PDFs, and EPUB novels. It is built around a distraction-free reading environment rather than online content discovery.
The application offers several page arrangements and navigation styles, making it suitable for both conventional page-based comics and long vertical webtoons. EPUB material receives its own typography controls, while themes, spacing, margins, and keyboard bindings can be tailored to individual preferences.
Library and progress tools make it practical for sizeable local collections.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Vertical scrolling, left-to-right, and right-to-left reading modes.
- Zen Mode provides a distraction-free full-screen reader.
- Adjustable keyboard-controlled scrolling speed.
- Dual-page view for side-by-side comic pages.
- Gapless vertical scrolling for webtoons.
- Includes several built-in themes.
- Create and share custom themes.
- Configure EPUB fonts, sizes, and margins.
- Adjust page gaps, margins, and layout behaviour.
- Fully configurable keyboard shortcuts.
- Bookmarks store reading positions and page numbers.
- Reading history tracks progress through local material.
- Search and filter larger libraries.
- Open multiple reader windows simultaneously.
- Portable mode for removable drives and self-contained installations.
- Drag and drop files into the application.
- Open supported files directly from the desktop file manager.
- Synchronise reading progress with AniList.
- Compatible with the Suwayomi/TachiDesk download directory structure.
- Reads CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z archives.
- Supports images, PDF documents, and EPUB ebooks.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/mienaiyami/yomikiru
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Developer: mienaiyami
License: MIT License
Yomikiru is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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