10 book readers in FB2 format for your computer

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Programs for Windows, macOS and Linux.

1. Bookmate

• Platforms: Windows.
• Price: is free.

A convenient reader of a well-known book service. The advantages of Bookmate include a nice-looking interface, as well as the ability to synchronize the library, highlighted quotes and reading progress with the mobile application. Books added from a computer can be read for free. And to get access to the Bookmate catalog, you need to subscribe to the cost of 333 rubles per month.

2. Caliber

• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
• Price: is free.

Caliber is a multifunctional harvester for working with e-books. You can customize the font, text size, background, padding and other design elements, as well as the operation of hot keys. In addition, Caliber allows you to edit the metadata and text content of books. The program supports almost all popular types of book files and can convert them from one format to another.

3. "Yandex Browser"

• Platforms: Windows, macOS.
• Price: is free.

If you use a Yandex browser, you can read FB2 right there. Just drag the book file to the tab bar and the program will display the text. The built-in reader offers easy scrolling, bookmarking support, customizable letter size, and the choice between displaying one or two columns of text.

4. Icecream Ebook Reader

• Platforms: Windows.
• Price: free or 990 rubles.

A program with easy navigation through the text and the list of added books, an elegant interface and various design themes. Reads FB2, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBR, CBZ and TXT. The free version periodically offers an offer to buy an Ebook Reader PRO. After paying, you can edit metadata, add annotations and copy text.

5. STDU Viewer

• Platforms: Windows.
• Price: is free.

STDU Viewer allows you to scale text using the mouse wheel, and also offers several options for displaying pages: two or one on the screen. The program supports bookmarks and allows you to select text, there is a search function. Alas, she really lacks the design settings. But STDU Viewer reads a variety of documents, in addition to FB2. Among them are TIFF, PDF, DjVu, XPS, JBIG2, TXT, CBR, CBZ, TCR, PDB, MOBI, AZW, EPUB, DCX, BMP, PCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF and even PSD.

6. Sumatra PDF

• Platforms: Windows.
• Price: is free.

This program is primarily intended for reading PDF, but it is also suitable for files in FB2 format. Sumatra PDF is fast and simple. But, like the previous reader, it would not hurt to customize the display of text and background.

7. BookReader

• Platforms: macOS.
• Price: 749 rubles.

Bookreader is one of the most popular e-readers for macOS. The application interface is stylized like traditional books, which may appeal to lovers of paper editions. The program allows you to customize hotkeys, font, background, text size and other parameters. It's paid, but there is a seven-day trial.

8. Freda

• Platforms: Windows.
• Price: is free.

Freda does not have a very intuitive interface, but the program offers many settings for text, spacing, background and other visual elements. In addition, detailed control settings are at your service. Books can be downloaded from a computer, cloud drives, or directly from various online directories like Feedbooks. The program is free, but it can display ads.

9. Fly Reader

• Platforms: Windows.
• Price: is free.

At first glance, Fly Reader seems to be the simplest reader with a minimal set of functions. But just click on the gear-shaped icon and you will see numerous control and interface settings. It is a fast and very handy program. Besides FB2, Fly Reader supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 and other file types.

10. AlReader

• Platforms: Windows.
• Price: is free.

An old school reader that you may be familiar with from the very popular Android version. The look of AlReader is outdated for a long time, but, having conjured in the settings, you can bring the page design to a normal look. Among other things, AlReader allows you to select and copy text, add bookmarks and even convert FB2 to other formats.