5 useful tools for reading FB2-books on your computer

If you are reading e-books, you will probably sign FB2 format. Unfortunately, not all the popular programs support this type of files. Layfhaker plunged into the world of electronic literature and is ready to tell you what is the best book to read FictionBook format on your computer.

FB2 Reader for Firefox

• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.

• License: free software.

FB2 Reader for Firefox lets you open FB2-books in the browser tab, copes with the display of text and images. As an extension for Chrome, addition devoid of text display options (in addition to paragraphs display options) and pagination.

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Calibre

• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.

• License: free software.

Calibre - multi-processor to work with e-books. The program supports converting multiple files formatsThat allows you to remove the issue FB2-reading room in search of principle.

Calibre interacts with popular libraries (Litres, Google Books, Amazon and many others), and also supports the import of FB2-files from your computer.

Calibre download from the official site →

FBReader

• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.

• License: free software.

"The same reader" - so called your brainchild developers. Indeed, FBReader - one of the most popular programs for reading books, despite the fact that the version for Windows has not been updated since 2010, and for all app macOS remained on stage alpha testing.

FB Reader - a great choice if you need a quick and easy program for reading books without extra features.

Download FBReader for Windows →

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Download FBReader for Linux →

Bookreader

• Platforms: MacOS.

• License: Version 5.8 will cost 749 rubles. Earlier 3.8 is free.

Bookreader - one of the most popular e-readers for MacOS, possessing perhaps the most pleasant interface and repeat all reading books elements except, perhaps, the smell of paper (developers complain about the lack of appropriate computer components).

Bookreader can read ePub and FB2, but, unfortunately, does not support reading PDF-files.

Bookreader download from the official site →

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BookReader

Developer: leo mesentsev

Price: 749 rubles

STDU Viewer

• Platforms: Windows.

• License: non-commercial use of the program is completely free.

STDU Viewer boasts a long list of supported formats (PDF, FB2, ePub, CBR and CBZ, and image files), as well as the availability of a portable version that does not require installation.

The program is losing hegemony of electronic literature in performance, but it is perfect for those who need a simple and functional program for reading FB2-files.

Download STDU Viewer from the official site →