
Calibre is a robust open-source application designed for e-book library management. It allows users to effectively organize their e-book collections, convert various e-book formats, synchronize with popular e-reader devices, and access an integrated viewer for reading e-books.
This versatile tool serves not only as a digital library but also facilitates format conversions, transforms news feeds into e-books, and offers seamless synchronization with different e-book readers. Additionally, Calibre’s built-in viewer supports a wide array of e-book formats, enabling users to access their collections through any web browser.
Core Features of Calibre
- Library management capabilities for easy organization of your collection
- Comprehensive format conversion that supports all major e-book formats
- Syncing feature for popular e-book readers
- News fetching from the web and conversion into e-book format
- Supports various e-book viewing options, accessible via web browsers
What’s New in Calibre 8.8
New Features
- E-Book Viewer: Enhanced display of Google Lookup results
- Kobo Device Support: Updated to include the latest Tolino firmware
- Conversion Enhancements: Improved handling of -epub-text-emphasis properties seen in select Japanese EPUB publications
- Piper Neural Text-to-Speech: Revised backend to eliminate the need for an external binary, boosting performance and reliability
Bug Fixes
- Resolved sorting issues by name for CSS rules in the edit book feature
- Corrected treatment of template-based custom columns for tag types to support multi-valued searches
- Adjusted recursive book additions to bypass folders named with e-book file extensions, such as those created by Apple Books
- Improved EPUB3 output by fixing issues with navigation files that contain additional elements beyond the Table of Contents
Enhanced News Sources
- The Economist
- Press Information Bureau
- Indian Express
- Wall Street Journal
- The Time
- Washington Post
Download Calibre 8.8
Get the latest version of Calibre by choosing one of the following options:
- Calibre 8.8 for Windows | Size: ~200.0 MB (Open Source)
- Portable Version
- Calibre for MacOS | Size: 303.0 MB
- Calibre for Linux
For more information about Calibre, visit the Calibre Home Page. Check out a Calibre Screenshot.

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