Cool Reader APK

Cool Reader is a free and open-source eBook reader that supports a variety of formats, including epub (non-DRM), fb2, doc, txt, rtf, html, chm, tcr, pdb, prc, mobi (non-DRM), and pml. It offers both page and scroll views with page flipping animation, a table of contents, bookmarks, and text search. Additionally, it features bookmarks on text fragments, allowing for seamless proofreading, and exporting bookmarks to a text file.

Cool Reader boasts a built-in file browser for quick access to recent books, online catalogs (OPDS) support, and access to the LitRes online book store. It also offers text-to-speech (TTS) support, hyphenation dictionaries, and robust FB2 format support with styles, tables, and footnotes. Users can adjust the brightness by flicking on the left edge of the screen and adjust the background texture or choose solid color.

The app is compatible with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages and has an automatic detection system for TXT file encoding (GBK, ShiftJIS, BIG5, EUCKR). Other features include day and night profiles, customizable tap zone, and key actions, and autoscroll with speed control. Cool Reader can also read books from zip archives, reformat .txt files, and customize styles using external CSS.

The app requires specific permissions such as WAKELOCK to control screen backlight, WRITEEXTERNAL_STORAGE for accessing the SD card, and INTERNET to use online catalogs. Users can download CoolReader for Windows on the project's SourceForge homepage or opt for the "Cool Reader GL" edition with hardware acceleration based on OpenGL, optimized for high-resolution screens. Users are also encouraged to donate to support the multiplatform project by purchasing Cool Reader Gold, Silver, or Bronze donation packages on the market.

What formats does Cool Reader support?
Cool Reader supports epub (non-DRM), fb2, doc, txt, rtf, html, chm, tcr, pdb, prc, and mobi (non-DRM) formats.

Does Cool Reader support page flipping animations?
Yes, Cool Reader supports page flipping animations.

What features does Cool Reader offer for organizing my books?
Cool Reader offers a table of contents, bookmarks, and text search. You can also place bookmarks on text fragments (comments or corrections), export them to a text file, and use the built-in file browser with quick recent books access.

Can I access online catalogs and bookstores with Cool Reader?
Yes, Cool Reader supports online catalogs (OPDS) and LitRes online book store.

Does Cool Reader have text-to-speech support?
Yes, Cool Reader has text-to-speech (TTS) support.

Can I customize the look and feel of Cool Reader?
Yes, you can customize the look and feel of Cool Reader by choosing day and night profiles, adjusting brightness by flick on the left edge of the screen, selecting a background texture or solid color, and choosing between paperbook-like page turning animation or "sliding page" animation. You can also customize tap zone and key actions.

What additional language support does Cool Reader offer?
Cool Reader supports Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages and can autodetect TXT file encoding (GBK, Shift_JIS, BIG5, EUC_KR).

Is Cool Reader free and open source?
Yes, Cool Reader is a free, open source (GPL), multiplatform project.

What permissions does Cool Reader require?
Cool Reader requires WAKE_LOCK to control screen backlight, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE to access SD card, and INTERNET to use online catalogs.

Where can I download the Windows version of Cool Reader?
You can download the Windows version of Cool Reader at http://sourceforge.net/projects/crengine/files/CoolReader3/cr3-newui-opengl/cr3-win32-qt-opengl-3.3.48.zip/download.

Is there a cross-platform version of Cool Reader?
Yes, you can use "Cool Reader GL," the cross-platform Cool Reader version with UI rewritten in C++, with hardware acceleration based on OpenGL. Both versions can be installed together.

How can I donate to the Cool Reader project?
To donate to the Cool Reader project, you can buy Cool Reader Gold ($10), Silver ($3), or Bronze ($1) Donation package from Market.

What should I do if I experience issues after updating Cool Reader?
If you experience issues after updating Cool Reader (e.g. crashes while reading), try to remove directory SD/.cr3/cache and book database files SD/.cr3/*.sqlite.

Cool Reader is a versatile eBook reader app that supports a wide range of formats, including epub, fb2, doc, txt, rtf, html, chm, tcr, pdb, prc, mobi, and pml. Here are some tips and tricks for using Cool Reader:

• Choose between pages or scroll view, and enjoy page flipping animation.
• Access the table of contents, bookmarks, and text search to quickly find your place in the book.
• Use bookmarks on specific text fragments for note-taking and proofreading, and export them to a text file for later reference.
• Browse through your recent books quickly with the built-in file browser.
• Find more books through online catalogs (OPDS) and LitRes online book store.
• Enable Text to Speech (TTS) support for a hands-free reading experience.
• Hyphenation dictionaries and support for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages make reading effortless.
• Customize the app's look and feel with day and night profiles, brightness adjustments, background textures or solid colors, and paperbook-like or sliding page animations.
• Use dictionary support from ColorDict, GoldenDict, Fora Dictionary, and Aard Dictionary to look up unfamiliar words.
• Autoscroll allows for automatic page flipping with adjustable speed via volume keys or tap zones.
• Read books from zip archives, and enjoy automatic reformatting of .txt files with autodetection of headings.
• Customize the look of styles with CSS.
• Select text using double tap, if desired.

To enhance your Cool Reader experience, consider adding additional textures to /sdcard/.cr3/textures/ and backgrounds to /sdcard/.cr3/backgrounds/. The app requires Wake Lock, Write External Storage, and Internet permissions, and is free, open source (GPL), and multiplatform.

If you encounter issues after updating, try removing the directory SD/.cr3/cache and book database files SD/.cr3/*.sqlite. You can also download the Windows version of Cool Reader from the project homepage on SourceForge.

For an even better experience, try Cool Reader GL—a cross-platform version of Cool Reader with UI rewritten in C++, with hardware acceleration based on OpenGL. It's optimized for big high-resolution screens and is compatible with the classic version. Learn more and donate to the project on Github.

To install Cool Reader APK on your computer, you will first need to download an Android emulator such as BlueStacks or NoxPlayer. Once you have the emulator installed, follow these steps:

• Download the Cool Reader APK file from a trusted source.
• Open the Android emulator and navigate to the "Install APK" option.
• Select the APK file you downloaded in the first step.
• Allow the installation to complete and wait for the app to be installed on your computer.
• Once the installation is complete, you can open Cool Reader from within the emulator and use it as you would on an Android device.