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Complete e-book library management system.

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calibre overview

Calibre is a complete e-book library manager. Organize your collection, convert your books to multiple formats, and sync with all of your devices. Let Calibre be your multi-tasking digital librarian.

Manage, convert, sync, and more
  • Library management. Calibre keeps things orderly by creating single entries for books that contains multiple formats. Add tags and comments for better searchability.
  • Format conversion. Calibre's robust conversion options support a wide variety of file formats.
  • File syncing. Calibre's device drivers seamlessly support all the top e-readers and devices

What’s new in version 7.11.0

Updated on May 24 2024

New Features
  • Kindle driver: Add support for sending cover thumbnails to the Kindle Scribe
  • A new options under Preferences->Look & feel to draw covers with rounded corners
  • Bulk metadata edit: Add a new tab where you can create rules to transform tags/authors/publishers for the selected books
  • Tag browser context menu for Formats now has Open with menu items
  • E-book viewer: When hovering over the top/bottom margin show a button indicating that a click will open the viewer controls. Can be configured via The Headers and footers section of the viewer Preferences.
  • Spell check dialog: Also show count of currently displayed words
Bug Fixes
  • E-book viewer: Fix searching not ignoring ruby text
  • Edit book: Save the state of the current book when opening a new book via File->Open book
  • Edit book: Fix importing a list of words into a user dictionary not working
  • EPUB3 metadata: Do not fail to read metadata in the presence on invalid calibre user metadata in the OPF file with empty keys
  • Get books: Fix rules to map tags on adding books not being applied to books downloaded via Get books
  • Spellcheck dialog: Move the checkbox to hide correctly spelled words with the rest of the checkboxes that filter the word list
View older calibre updates

Information

License

Free

Size

318.8 MB

Developer’s website

https://calibre-ebook.com/

Downloads

1194691

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 13 or later
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Performance
Regular updates
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What needs improvements

Design

calibre qualities

Value
5.0
Ease of use
3.0
Features
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
4.0

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Lightning
Lightning
Nov 25 2023
7.1
4.5
Nov 25 2023
4.5
Version: 7.1
Version 7.1 requires MacOS 13 or greater not MacOS 11 or greater.
simiel1
simiel1
Nov 19 2023
7.0.0
0.0
Nov 19 2023
0.0
Version: 7.0.0
I have been using Calibre for many years and lost my backup and had to re-purchse it. So happy to get it back as I love it.
Pjaym59
Pjaym59
Nov 19 2023
7.0.0
0.0
Nov 19 2023
0.0
Version: 7.0.0
7.0 is not for OS 11 but for OS 13.0 (Ventura) and higher.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 8 2023
6.15.0
5.0
Apr 8 2023
5.0
Version: 6.15.0
Version: 6.15.1 is out. The release notes are here: https://calibre-ebook.com/whats-new
d-39
d-39
Aug 25 2022
6.3.0
0.0
Aug 25 2022
0.0
Version: 6.3.0
Fantastic software! Took me forever to find an app which I could use to edit certain elements of my exported epub book
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Sep 11 2021
5.27.0
5.0
Sep 11 2021
5.0
Version: 5.27.0
v5.27.0 adds access to news and articles from 'The Week' by Kovid Goyal, Kovid being the developer of calibre! There is no 'About' information regarding the magazine or its website. My guess is that Kovid is both publisher and editor. It's a weekly news magazine in English from an India perspective, well worth a read or subscription for those interested. Thank you Kovid!
julian-11
julian-11
Jul 8 2021
5.21.0
0.0
Jul 8 2021
0.0
Version: 5.21.0
It is the best library management for ebooks - and almost the only usable one on any desktop. It could be made better but we may/must help a bit there with donations. The one thing I have not understood yet (as far as design decisions go) is why it does not support iCloud as a place for libraries (there are some ways to do it but they are not straightforward.
samuel_h
samuel_h
May 19 2021
5.17.0
4.0
May 19 2021
4.0
Version: 5.17.0
I enjoy online reads so these app is absolutely fantastic for me to sort them out
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 19 2021
5.16.0
5.0
Apr 19 2021
5.0
Version: 5.16.0
v5.16.1 is now out. WHAT'S NEW: Bug fixes - - • CHM Input: Fix handling of some CHM files that use non-ASCII internal filenames and dont specify a character encoding in their metadata • Fix a regression in the previous release that prevented calibre from starting if there was a failure in a third party plugin • Content server viewer: Fix a regression in the previous that broke handling of URLs in stylesheets • Fix a regression in the previous release that broke changing sections in the convert single book dialog after changing the input or output formats • Fix using 'is set' rules not working for column rules with rating values • E-book viewer: Fix a regression in 5.15 that causes the viewer to ignore page-break CSS properties (in 5.16.1) Fix a regression that broke using stored templates (in 5.16.1) • Fix auto scroll books shortcut not working in standalone cover browser window (in 5.16.1) • E-book viewer: Fix jumping to previous section sometimes not working in flow mode (in 5.16.1) • E-book viewer: Fix a regression in 5.15 that broke changing keyboard shortcuts in the viewer preferences (in 5.16.1) • E-book viewer: Fix a regression in 5.15 that broke using the delete key to delete highlights (in 5.16.1) • New news sources - - - The Saturday paper by Alistair Francis - Crikey by Alistair Francis • Improved news sources - - - Granta - New Scientist
Tobias_m
Tobias_m
Mar 22 2021
5.13.0
5.0
Mar 22 2021
5.0
Version: 5.13.0
Great.
nicolewilson
nicolewilson
Mar 9 2021
5.12.0
5.0
Mar 9 2021
5.0
Version: 5.12.0
Swiss knife of e-booking!
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Dec 14 2020
5.7.1
5.0
Dec 14 2020
5.0
Version: 5.7.1
v5.7.2 is now out.
Brian Kendig
Brian Kendig
Nov 13 2020
5.5.0
3.0
Nov 13 2020
3.0
Version: 5.5.0
A useful app, but the interface is terribly ugly and non-Mac-ish. It's desperately in need of a facelift.
ollyscalendar
ollyscalendar
Oct 3 2020
5.1.0
0.0
Oct 3 2020
0.0
Version: 5.1.0
Brilliant stuff. Does all sorts of useful things - much more than look after your library, or libraries. And free!
time2poppop
time2poppop
Aug 1 2020
4.22.0
5.0
Aug 1 2020
5.0
Version: 4.22.0
Excellent love it a whole lot
tommy-10
tommy-10
Jul 5 2020
4.20.0
5.0
Jul 5 2020
5.0
Version: 4.20.0
Excellent! I used it as a reader and ePub to PDF converter.
Jeff-Schlueter
Jeff-Schlueter
May 27 2020
4.17.0
5.0
May 27 2020
5.0
Version: 4.17.0
Good program!!
claudecinq3
claudecinq3
May 15 2020
4.16.0
0.0
May 15 2020
0.0
Version: 4.16.0
Does not support High Sierra and my computer can't go higher than OS 10.13.6, I will not buy a new Mac just for one app.
Aargl
Aargl
May 4 2020
4.15.0
4.0
May 4 2020
4.0
Version: 4.15.0
Calibre has been a great tool when I wrote a book, years ago, to convert it for online stores. Only issue was that Amazon refused Calibre's mobi format and I had to make some corrections using Sigil (the other indispensable tool in this category!) The interface could be clearer and more Mac like, but it has far more functions than I needed, so I guess, it's not easy to stuff them in. ;-) The choice to make it 10.14 is surprisingly more radical than what even Apple usually does, but indeed you can still use v3.48, available on their website.
sarkarsweet
sarkarsweet
Apr 5 2020
4.13.0
5.0
Apr 5 2020
5.0
Version: 4.13.0
Absolutely superb free library program so easy to use... I have been using it for several years and have more than 900 books. It has the facility to translate books into different formats if needed. It has become essential for me that I truly love.
majormikey
majormikey
Jan 6 2024
7.3.0
5.0
Jan 6 2024
5.0
Version: 7.3.0
Aetnaria
Aetnaria
Nov 24 2023
7.1
5.0
Nov 24 2023
5.0
Version: 7.1
AlexAnderson1327
AlexAnderson1327
Apr 12 2023
6.15.1
5.0
Apr 12 2023
5.0
Version: 6.15.1
rglcomputergenius
rglcomputergenius
Feb 12 2023
6.12.0
5.0
Feb 12 2023
5.0
Version: 6.12.0
Sigil
Sigil
Aug 14 2022
6.3.0
5.0
Aug 14 2022
5.0
Version: 6.3.0
Drtyrell969
Drtyrell969
Mar 30 2022
5.39.1
5.0
Mar 30 2022
5.0
Version: 5.39.1
gregraven
gregraven
Feb 19 2022
5.37.0
5.0
Feb 19 2022
5.0
Version: 5.37.0
Chuckk
Chuckk
Sep 26 2021
5.28.0
5.0
Sep 26 2021
5.0
Version: 5.28.0
epkelly
epkelly
Jul 10 2021
5.21.0
5.0
Jul 10 2021
5.0
Version: 5.21.0
iamdavegray
iamdavegray
May 30 2021
5.19.0
5.0
May 30 2021
5.0
Version: 5.19.0
samuel_h
samuel_h
May 19 2021
5.17.0
4.0
May 19 2021
4.0
Version: 5.17.0
tronbrat
tronbrat
May 17 2021
5.17.0
5.0
May 17 2021
5.0
Version: 5.17.0
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Dec 14 2020
5.0
Dec 14 2020
5.0
Version: null
Brian Kendig
Brian Kendig
Nov 13 2020
3.0
Nov 13 2020
3.0
Version: null
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Oct 18 2020
5.0
Oct 18 2020
5.0
Version: null
time2poppop
time2poppop
Aug 1 2020
5.0
Aug 1 2020
5.0
Version: null
PedantMac
PedantMac
Jul 5 2020
5.0
Jul 5 2020
5.0
Version: null
tommy-10
tommy-10
Jul 5 2020
5.0
Jul 5 2020
5.0
Version: null
Jeff-Schlueter
Jeff-Schlueter
May 27 2020
5.0
May 27 2020
5.0
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
May 4 2020
4.0
May 4 2020
4.0
Version: null
sarkarsweet
sarkarsweet
Apr 5 2020
5.0
Apr 5 2020
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-swordtail-5987
Dec 27 2019
5.0
Version: null
neartheredrocks
neartheredrocks
Dec 23 2019
5.0
Dec 23 2019
5.0
Version: null
prLab
prLab
Nov 29 2019
2.0
Nov 29 2019
2.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Dec 27 2018
5.0
Dec 27 2018
5.0
Version: null
ben-marko
ben-marko
Sep 30 2018
4.0
Sep 30 2018
4.0
Version: null
jasonbnovak0
jasonbnovak0
Aug 28 2018
5.0
Aug 28 2018
5.0
Version: null
Sgspecker
Sgspecker
Jul 21 2018
4.5
Jul 21 2018
4.5
Version: null
Michael-Mayer
Michael-Mayer
Jun 19 2018
5.0
Jun 19 2018
5.0
Version: null
shellyroddy758
shellyroddy758
Jun 3 2018
3.5
Jun 3 2018
3.5
Version: null
StimulusR9647
StimulusR9647
May 26 2018
5.0
May 26 2018
5.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Mar 25 2018
5.0
Mar 25 2018
5.0
Version: null
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thosbsamsgom
Feb 6 2018
4.0
Feb 6 2018
4.0
Version: null
Hamid914
Hamid914
Nov 16 2017
5.0
Nov 16 2017
5.0
Version: null
npoorkarimi
npoorkarimi
Aug 3 2017
4.5
Aug 3 2017
4.5
Version: null
m-67man
m-67man
Mar 29 2017
4.0
Mar 29 2017
4.0
Version: null
trottta
trottta
Nov 9 2016
3.5
Nov 9 2016
3.5
Version: null
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Nontroppo
Nov 7 2016
5.0
Nov 7 2016
5.0
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Hachepunto
Nov 5 2016
5.0
Nov 5 2016
5.0
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jimixdnb
Jun 17 2016
5.0
Jun 17 2016
5.0
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