EPUB 2 and EPUB 3
Read reflowable EPUB books with chapter navigation, nested tables of contents, publisher styles, images, embedded fonts, internal links, and RTL metadata where the publication provides it.
Android app in preparation
TReader
Powerful enough for serious readers. Simple enough for everyone.
TReader is a private, offline-first EPUB, PDF, and TXT reader for Android. Open your own files, set up the page for comfort, and keep your library on your device.
Preparing for Closed TestingAndroidNo adsNo required account
FormatsEPUB, PDF, and TXT
ApproachPrivate and offline-first
IncludedCore reading stays free
TReader is preparing for closed testing. It is not available on Google Play yet. No public launch date has been announced.
Screenshots
A calm place for your books.
These are real TReader screens from the current 0.4.0 development build using public-domain or generated QA content.
What it does
The everyday reading tools are here.
TReader keeps the normal path simple, while leaving room for serious readers who want more control.
PDF reading
Open local PDFs with background page rendering, page-position restoration, zoom, and pan. TReader does not claim PDF search, annotations, OCR, or text reflow.
Plain text
Open UTF-8 and UTF-16 text files for a simple, offline reading experience with progress and foreground read aloud.
Local library
Import files or folders through Android's document picker. TReader keeps a private copy so the original file you selected is not changed.
Progress and navigation
Restore reading position, move through EPUB chapters, use nested contents, and save bookmarks or supported reading locations.
Appearance controls
Choose text scale, line height, paragraph spacing, margins, alignment, publisher styles, scroll or paginated reading, and built-in reading presets.
Your books. Your way.
Reading should not require a perfect device, perfect eyesight, or a complicated setup. TReader is designed with clear labels, large touch targets, strong contrast, and settings that are easy to find when you need them.
- Large Print for meaningfully larger, roomier reading
- Paper, Night, Light, Comfort, Focus, and E-Ink presets
- Reduced motion and volume-button page turning options
- Layouts that adapt from phones to tablets and larger windows
- Accessibility-focused controls designed for TalkBack and large system text
Listen when reading is tiring.
Foreground Android TextToSpeech is free. Choose from the voices installed on the device, then pause, resume, or stop while using the reader.
TReader Pro is being prepared for background and screen-off read aloud with media notification controls, a sleep timer, and saved voice profiles. Those premium playback behaviors are still going through final device and Google Play testing.
Free and Pro
A useful free reader, with an optional lifetime upgrade.
Core reading should stay available to everyone. TReader Pro is intended for the people who want deeper read-aloud tools.
TReader Free
Free
- EPUB, PDF, and TXT reading
- Unlimited local imports and library organization
- Reading progress and core bookmarks
- Core themes, text controls, and accessibility settings
- Basic foreground read aloud
- Local backup and restore
- No ads and no required account
TReader Pro
One time through Google Play when configured
- Background and screen-off read aloud
- Media notification and lock-screen controls
- Bluetooth and headset controls
- Sleep timer and chapter stopping options
- Saved TTS voice profiles
- Additional read-aloud tools as they become production-ready
Background playback is implemented in the current candidate, but final hardware and Google Play testing is still required. Localized pricing, if offered, will be shown by Google Play. There is no subscription.
Your library stays yours.
Books are copied into app-private storage for local reading. TReader does not require an account, include advertising or analytics SDKs, sell user data, or upload your library to a cloud service.
When you choose to export a backup, Android lets you select where that backup file goes. TReader does not include entitlement rows or purchase tokens in the backup.
Start with the files you already own.
EPUBPDFTXT
These are the formats TReader currently advertises. DRM-protected Kindle books, MOBI, AZW3, CBZ/CBR, DJVU, HTML, Markdown, and audiobooks are not supported.
Fixed-layout EPUB quality, EPUB search, selection notes, and synchronized highlighting are not advertised as complete features.
FAQ
Common questions.
Short answers about what TReader is, where it is going, and what it does not promise yet.
Is TReader free?
Yes. TReader Free is being built as a useful reader for EPUB, PDF, and TXT files with local reading, progress, core bookmarks, foreground read aloud, and local backup and restore.
Does TReader include ads or require an account?
No. The current app has no advertising SDK and does not require an account for local reading.
Does TReader work offline?
Yes. Imported books are copied into app-private storage for offline reading. Google Play is used for purchase-related communication when Pro is configured.
Where are my books stored?
TReader keeps its private reading copies inside the app's private storage. Removing a book from TReader removes that private copy, not the original file you selected.
Can TReader read books aloud?
Foreground Android TextToSpeech read aloud is free. TReader Pro is planned to add dependable background playback, screen-off playback, media controls, a sleep timer, and saved voice profiles after final testing.
Does TReader work on tablets and Android e-ink devices?
TReader uses adaptive Android layouts and is designed for phones, tablets, larger windows, and supported Android e-ink devices. Device-specific TalkBack, e-ink, foldable, and large-font checks still need manual testing.
Does TReader support Kindle DRM?
No. TReader is for local, DRM-free EPUB, PDF, and TXT files. Protected Kindle books and other DRM formats are not supported.
What is TReader Pro?
TReader Pro is planned as a one-time lifetime upgrade for advanced background read-aloud tools. Core reading, accessibility, and backup stay free. There is no subscription.
When will TReader be available?
TReader is preparing for closed testing. It is not available on Google Play yet, and no public launch date has been announced.
Coming soon to Android
A better place to keep reading.
TReader is preparing for closed testing. Explore the current direction, read the privacy policy, or look through the other Android apps Ben is building.
Made by Ben Treder in Sacramento, California. No download link is available yet.