Release notes

Every version of calibre-zen, newest first. Each page has the full list of changes, screenshots, and the details behind them.

0.2.0September 26, 2026 · calibre 9.15 · Updates from inside the app, a smaller Edit metadata window, and an easy move from calibre.

0.1.0September 19, 2026 · calibre 9.14 · The first release.

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Version 0.1.0 · on calibre 9.14.0 · Sep 19, 2026

Windows This computer

Installer Recommended. Installs beside calibre; a newer one upgrades it in place. 241 MB
Portable Unpacks a folder that keeps its own library and settings. Run a newer one over it to upgrade. 306 MB
Zip The same files, to unpack anywhere. 299 MB

macOS This computer

Disk image Apple silicon and Intel. Signed and notarized. Drag to Applications. 443 MB

Linux This computer

Run in a terminal from the folder where you want the app:

curl -fL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/purplecandy/calibre-zen/zen/packaging/linux/install-zen.sh -o install-zen.sh && sh install-zen.sh --latest && ./calibre-zen/calibre-zen --version

Or download an archive below and install it manually.

Source This computer

Source The tree as tagged. 26.7 MB

Windows packages are not code-signed yet, so SmartScreen will ask you to confirm: More info → Run anyway. Every file has a checksum beside it on the release page.