An open-source ebook reader with selection translation and an AI context dictionary
Overview
- Purpose
- An open-source ebook reader with selection translation and an AI context dictionary
- Category
- Office
- Official site
- https://www.readest.com/ (opens in a new tab)
Main features
- Read ebooks including EPUB and PDF
- Translate selected text and look up words while reading
- Use a configured AI translation service for contextual definitions
- Add highlights and reading notes
Best for
Suited to looking up words, translating passages and recording highlights in foreign-language ebooks.
Things to know
- The AI context dictionary requires a compatible translation service and may incur service charges
- Check translations and contextual explanations against the source
FAQ
- Can I look up words while reading?
- Yes. Official documentation describes selection translation and dictionary lookup.
- Does the AI context dictionary need setup?
- Yes. Official documentation says to enable it and configure a compatible translation service.