Thorium Reader

What is Thorium Reader?

Thorium Reader is a free, open-source multi-language EPUB reader designed for Windows 10, macOS, and Linux. It prioritizes user privacy and provides enhanced accessibility for individuals with visual impairments or dyslexia. This desktop reading application, developed by the European Digital Reading Lab (EDRLab), a non-profit organization based in France, is built upon the Readium Desktop toolkit and utilizes Electron.js, Node.js, and TypeScript technologies to deliver a cross-platform solution

Highlights

• Multi-language support for EPUB reading on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Privacy-focused approach with no ads or leaks of private data
• Improved accessibility features for visually impaired and dyslexic users
• Compatibility with EPUB 3, comics/manga/bandes dessines, audiobooks, and LCP-protected PDF documents
• Integration with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Browser-based OPDS catalog browsing functionality