Document reader
CalmRead
A clean screen makes it easier to focus on what you're reading. Open TXT, Markdown, EPUB, DOCX, and CSV files in one place, and settle into a page that stays comfortable.
CalmRead is a read-only environment where you can quickly adjust typography, margins, ambient sounds, and scroll speed.
About
We remove distractions one at a time so you can stay with the text.
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A quiet screen
Toolbars and decorations are stripped away. The words come first.
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Your own page
Adjust typeface, line height, letter spacing, and margins to suit the way you read.
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Steady flow
Auto-scroll and focus mode keep long texts moving at a comfortable pace.
Features
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Multiple formats
Supports TXT, Markdown, EPUB, DOCX, CSV, and HTML.
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Ambient sounds
Choose from nine background sounds — rain, birdsong, piano, and more.
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Typography controls
Change typeface, size, line height, letter spacing, and horizontal scale.
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Real-time translation
Translate into twelve languages as you read.
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Focus mode
Hides the entire interface and leaves only the text.
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Reading position
Remembers where you left off and picks up from there next time.
Pricing
Core features are free. For more formats and options, purchase Pro once.
| Free | Pro $9.99 one-time | |
|---|---|---|
| TXT, Markdown, CSV, HTML | ✓ | ✓ |
| EPUB, DOCX | ✕ | ✓ |
| Ambient sounds | 3 | 9 |
| Custom fonts | 3 | Unlimited |
| Tabs | 3 | Unlimited |
| Focus mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bookmarks & position | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time translation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-scroll | ✓ | ✓ |
| Get Pro → |
Download
Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Homebrew
brew install --cask calmread-app/tap/calmread
Updates
Get notified when a new version is released.