Forest Reader
Ansami Books & Reference In-app purchases
A fast, private e-book reader for EPUB, PDF, and Comics with OPDS support.
- Downloads
- 100+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Mar 12
- 2026 · v1.0.0
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About Forest Reader
Experience a distraction-free journey into your favorite books with Forest Reader.
Forest Reader is a lightweight, high-performance reading application built on the modern Readium architecture. Designed for bibliophiles who value privacy and a clean interface, Forest Reader transforms your device into a versatile library for e-books, documents, and comics.
SUPPORTED FORMATS
• EPUB: Enjoy reflowable text with complete control over typography.
• PDF: High-fidelity rendering for textbooks, manuals, and technical documents.
• Comics: Smooth navigation for CBZ and CBR files.
YOUR PERSONALIZED READING ROOM
• Tailored Themes: Switch between Light, Sepia, and Night modes to reduce eye strain.
• Total Typographic Control: Choose from professional fonts (including Literata and OpenDyslexic), adjust font size, line spacing, and margins.
• Dynamic Layouts: Read in a single column or a modern two-column "spread" on tablets and larger screens.
• Scroll or Paginated: Choose traditional page-turning or a continuous vertical scroll for a more web-like experience.
DISCOVER MILLIONS OF FREE BOOKS
• OPDS Integration: Browse and download from massive open-access catalogs like Project Gutenberg, WikiSource and your OPDS url directly within the app.
• Smart Search: Find books by title or author in your local library or across global catalogs.
ADVANCED FEATURES
• Read Aloud (TTS): Give your eyes a break with high-quality Text-to-Speech support and convenient playback controls.
• Auto-Scan Folders: Effortlessly organize your library. Select your book folders, and Forest Reader will automatically monitor them for new content.
• Precision Navigation: Use the Table of Contents, set bookmarks, and manage highlights with ease.
• Android 15+ Ready: Fully optimized for the latest hardware and performance standards, including 16KB page-size support.
PRIVACY FIRST
• No Ads: We believe reading should be uninterrupted.
• No Data Collection: Your library is yours alone. Forest Reader does not collect, store, or share your personal information or reading habits.
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPER
If you love Forest Reader, you can support the ongoing development of this open-source-powered project through our "Buy me a coffee" feature.
Join the Forest. Download Forest Reader today and start your next adventure.
Forest Reader is a lightweight, high-performance reading application built on the modern Readium architecture. Designed for bibliophiles who value privacy and a clean interface, Forest Reader transforms your device into a versatile library for e-books, documents, and comics.
SUPPORTED FORMATS
• EPUB: Enjoy reflowable text with complete control over typography.
• PDF: High-fidelity rendering for textbooks, manuals, and technical documents.
• Comics: Smooth navigation for CBZ and CBR files.
YOUR PERSONALIZED READING ROOM
• Tailored Themes: Switch between Light, Sepia, and Night modes to reduce eye strain.
• Total Typographic Control: Choose from professional fonts (including Literata and OpenDyslexic), adjust font size, line spacing, and margins.
• Dynamic Layouts: Read in a single column or a modern two-column "spread" on tablets and larger screens.
• Scroll or Paginated: Choose traditional page-turning or a continuous vertical scroll for a more web-like experience.
DISCOVER MILLIONS OF FREE BOOKS
• OPDS Integration: Browse and download from massive open-access catalogs like Project Gutenberg, WikiSource and your OPDS url directly within the app.
• Smart Search: Find books by title or author in your local library or across global catalogs.
ADVANCED FEATURES
• Read Aloud (TTS): Give your eyes a break with high-quality Text-to-Speech support and convenient playback controls.
• Auto-Scan Folders: Effortlessly organize your library. Select your book folders, and Forest Reader will automatically monitor them for new content.
• Precision Navigation: Use the Table of Contents, set bookmarks, and manage highlights with ease.
• Android 15+ Ready: Fully optimized for the latest hardware and performance standards, including 16KB page-size support.
PRIVACY FIRST
• No Ads: We believe reading should be uninterrupted.
• No Data Collection: Your library is yours alone. Forest Reader does not collect, store, or share your personal information or reading habits.
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPER
If you love Forest Reader, you can support the ongoing development of this open-source-powered project through our "Buy me a coffee" feature.
Join the Forest. Download Forest Reader today and start your next adventure.
What’s new
Version 1.0.0 · Updated March 12, 2026
A free e-book reader for EPUB, PDF, and Comics with OPDS support.
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