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FBReader: Favorite Book Reader on Windows Pc

Developed By: FBReader.ORG Limited

License: Free

Rating: 2,9/5 - 221.791 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.0
Size 21.7 MB
Release Date January 23, 25
Category Books & Reference Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (7)]

What's New:
* Fixed a possible crash on old Android versions [see more]

Description from Developer:
FBReader — a fast, lightweight, and customizable ebook reader

FBReader opens DRM-free ebooks as well as titles protected with Readium LCP.

Supported ebook formats:
• ePub (includ... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download FBReader: Favorite Book Reader and install on Windows PC. FBReader: Favorite Book Reader is free Books & Reference app, developed by FBReader.ORG Limited. Latest version of FBReader: Favorite Book Reader is 4.0, was released on 2025-01-23 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of FBReader: Favorite Book Reader is 2,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 221,791 users, 73,924 users had rated it 5*, 91,904 users had rated it 1*.

How to install FBReader: Favorite Book Reader on Windows?

Instruction on how to install FBReader: Favorite Book Reader on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install FBReader: Favorite Book Reader on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install FBReader: Favorite Book Reader using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "FBReader: Favorite Book Reader" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install FBReader: Favorite Book Reader on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "FBReader: Favorite Book Reader" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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FBReader — a fast, lightweight, and customizable ebook reader

FBReader opens DRM-free ebooks as well as titles protected with Readium LCP.

Supported ebook formats:
• ePub (including ePub3 features), PDF, Kindle azw3, fb2(.zip)
• Comic books (CBZ/CBR)
• DOC, RTF, HTML, and plain text

Great for language learners:
• Instant word and phrase lookups through your preferred dictionary app

Cloud sync (optional):
• Sync your library and reading positions using the FBReader Book Network, a Google Drive based service
• Disabled by default; enable it in Settings

Highly customizable:
• Use your own TrueType/OpenType fonts and custom backgrounds
• Day and night color themes
• Adjust brightness with a simple swipe along the screen edge
• Fine-tune layout, gestures, and appearance

Optimized for every screen:
• Works smoothly on phones and tablets
• Fully optimized for e-ink devices while still performing excellently on standard LCD and AMOLED screens

Easy access to books:
• Built-in browser for online catalogs and OPDS stores
• Support for custom OPDS catalogs
• Or place ebooks directly in your device’s Books folder

Made for readers worldwide:
• Localized in 34 languages
• Includes hyphenation patterns for 24 languages
* Fixed a possible crash on old Android versions
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.