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UI chrome stays compact and context-aware so pages and prose remain the center of attention.
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Free Comic and Ebook Reader for Mac OS
A free desktop app for manga folders/CBZ, non-DRM EPUB, and TXT novels that you own. Designed around fast opening, easy resuming, and a modern reader workspace that stays out of the way.
Download for Mac
Formats
CBZ / ZIP / EPUB / TXT
Modes
Scroll + Paged
Platforms
macOS
Free Comic & Ebook Reader for Mac
Open File
Open Folder
Recents
Reader Toolbar
Manga / EPUB / TXT Auto-resume
Light / dark Keyboard-first
Design direction
Maximum UX principles applied to a local reader
Zero-Friction Intake
Drag folders, CBZ/ZIP, EPUB, and TXT directly into the app or use fast native open actions.
Comfort Controls
Typography and layout settings are discoverable, persistent, and immediately reflected while reading.
Session Continuity
Recent items and per-book progress restore make it easy to pick up exactly where you left off.
See it in action
A reading experience that stays out of the way
Home dashboard with library overview and continue reading
Clean novel reading with file info and display controls
Focus mode strips away all UI for immersive reading
Per-format settings for appearance, manga, and EPUB/TXT
What you can read
Three formats, one beautiful reader
Manga / Comics
Folders + CBZ/ZIP
Scroll modePaged modeFit width/heightZoomPage jumpFullscreenProgress tracking
EPUB Books
Non-DRM EPUB
Chapter TOCTypography controlsPosition restoreImage supportStyling preserved
TXT / Plain Text
Novels & web fiction
Scrollable viewFont sizeLine heightWidth controlScroll restore
Keyboard-first UX
←→page navigation
PgUpPgDnpaging
+-0zoom controls
Ffullscreen toggle
Download Free
Free with sign-in. No ads, no tracking.
macOS
Getting started
How to install on macOS
1
Download & Unzip
Download Novel-Translator-Reader.zip and unzip it.
2
Move to Applications
Drag Novel Translator Reader.app into your Applications folder.
3
Right-click to Open
Right-click the app and choose "Open", then click "Open" again in the warning dialog.
4
If macOS still blocks it
Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway.
Translate Novels to Read in the App
Translate and read your own content in the Reader.
Starter
18 credits • 4 books • Perfect for multiple full novels.
$20$10
Credit Pack
4 books
20+ AI tools
Never expires
- 18 credits (4 books)
- Advanced AI translation engine
- 20+ writing & world-building tools
- Image Translation (0.1 credits/image)
- Character portrait generator access
Perfect starter pack with 50% launch discount! Translate 4 books!
Pro
50 credits • 12 books • Great for dozens of full novels.
$50$25
Credit Pack
12 books
20+ AI tools
Best value
- 50 credits (12 books)
- Advanced AI translation engine
- 20+ writing & world-building tools
- Image Translation (0.1 credits/image)
- Character portrait generator access
Most popular choice with 50% launch discount! Translate 12 books!
Ultimate
110 credits • 27 books • Power through dozens of novels.
$100$50
Credit Pack
27 books
All AI tools
Best bulk value
- 110 credits (27 books)
- Advanced AI translation engine
- 20+ writing & world-building tools
- Image Translation (0.1 credits/image)
- Character portrait generator access
Maximum value for power readers with 50% off! Translate 27 books!
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* Reasonable usage please! Terms and conditions apply.
Get Exact Credit Cost
Upload your file to calculate based on our token-based pricing. No surprises.
Drag and drop your file here, or
EPUB and TXT files only • Max 30MB
Noveltranslator Nano (Fast)
Lightning-fast translation for straightforward content. Ideal for non-fiction, technical writing, and when you need results NOW.
Base model cost (per file):2 credits
Cost Calculator
Upload a file to see exact pricing breakdown
Get transparent, token-based pricing with no surprises
How Pricing Works
Base Model Cost
Fixed cost per file upload based on model quality (1 EPUB = 1 file, 1 TXT = 1 file)
Token Processing Cost
Based on actual content complexity and length
No Hidden Fees
What you see is exactly what you pay
Selected Model: Noveltranslator Auto
Pricing: Transparent token-based calculation
Pricing: Transparent token-based calculation
Why Choose Novel Translator?
- Advanced context-aware translation engine
- Novel-optimized glossaries and terminology
- NSFW content support (unrestricted)
- Automatic text cleaning and formatting
- Dedicated Discord community support
- Chapter splitting and organization
Sign up for free and upload your file to get started
* All pricing is calculated using actual file analysis
FAQ
Common Questions
1
Is this really free?
Yes, completely free. The reader is an open-source Tauri desktop app. Sign in to download, then use it forever. No ads, no tracking.
2
What file formats are supported?
Manga folders, CBZ/ZIP archives, non-DRM EPUB ebooks, and plain TXT files. You can open files via the toolbar buttons or drag them directly into the window.
3
Does it work with translated novels from Novel Translator?
Perfectly. Translate a novel on Novel Translator, download the EPUB or TXT file, and open it directly in the reader. The reading position auto-saves so you can pick up where you left off.
4
How do I install it?
Download and unzip the file, then drag Novel Translator Reader.app to Applications. Right-click the app and choose Open, then click Open again in the warning dialog. If macOS still blocks it, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway.
5
Is there a mobile version?
Currently macOS only. For mobile reading, you can download translated EPUB files and open them in any e-reader app like Apple Books or Moon Reader.
6
Can I read manga in both scroll and paged modes?
Yes. Manga and comic folders support both continuous scroll and paged reading modes. You can also fit by width, height, or page, zoom in/out, and go fullscreen.
Start Reading Today
Free, fast, and built for readers. Download the Novel Translator Reader for macOS.