FAQ - HandyReader

Find answers to common questions about HandyReader

Technical Support

What eBook formats does HandyReader support?
HandyReader supports EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, PDF, FB2, TXT and other mainstream formats.
What are the minimum Android system requirements?
Android 6.0 or higher.
Does it support large screen devices?
Fully supports Android tablets with automatic screen size adaptation.
How to import eBooks to HandyReader?
Two ways to add books: scan specified directories for batch import, or import individual eBook files with a single tap.
How to use the AI voice reading feature?
Go to Settings > TTS Engine > select 'Offline Neural AI', download a voice model, then tap the reading icon in the reading interface. The control panel supports play/pause, speed adjustment (0.5x-2.0x), speaker selection, and background playback.
Does it support night mode?
Yes, supports Material You-based preset themes with day/night/follow system modes for a comfortable reading experience.
Can I adjust font size?
Yes, in the reading interface, through the menu panel, supports full-featured reading settings.
How to browse and download free eBooks online?
  1. Open HandyReader → go to "Online Library".
  2. Four catalogs are pre-installed—tap any to start browsing.
  3. Add custom catalogs: tap "+", paste URL, name it, save.

Pre-installed catalogs:

  • Project Gutenberg — English (with translations), 75K+ ebooks
  • ManyBooks — English, 50K+ ebooks
  • Gallica (BnF) — French / Multilingual, millions of items
  • Unglue.it — English, Creative Commons, 25K+ ebooks

Additional by language:

  • 文渊阁 (Wenyuange) — Chinese, ~24K classics
  • Standard Ebooks — English, hand-formatted typography (donation for full feed)
  • arXiv Proxy — Academic STEM preprints (unofficial proxy)
  • Textos.info — Spanish, ~3.5K classics
  • Wolne Lektury — Polish literature

For the full 15-catalog review with pitfalls and skip-list: Read the blog post → (in English)

Does it support word lookup or dictionary?
Built-in word lookup for quick dictionary searches while reading. You can also launch third-party dictionary apps for more detailed results, plus a word lookup history feature for easy review.
Does it support translation?
Supports built-in dictionary translation and an optional AI-powered translation service for multiple languages, making it easy to read books in other languages.
Does it support Traditional Chinese?
Yes, supports Traditional Chinese for both the app interface and reading display, offering a more comfortable experience for Traditional Chinese users.
Can I open eBooks directly from file managers or email?
Yes. HandyReader is registered as a system-level file handler, so you can choose to open eBook files with HandyReader directly from file managers, email, chat apps, and other external apps.
Can I customize the reading background?
A reading background gallery offers a variety of styles to choose from, and you can also set custom background images to create your personalized reading experience.

Account & Data

Does HandyReader support multi-device sync?
This feature is planned and will be supported in future versions.
Will my reading data be uploaded to the cloud?
No, all data is stored on your local device to protect your privacy.
Will updating the app lose data?
No, all data is saved in the app's internal storage directory and will be retained after updates.