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.

  • A quiet screen

    Toolbars and decorations are stripped away. The words come first.

  • Your own page

    Adjust typeface, line height, letter spacing, and margins to suit the way you read.

  • Steady flow

    Auto-scroll and focus mode keep long texts moving at a comfortable pace.

Features

  • Multiple formats

    Supports TXT, Markdown, EPUB, DOCX, CSV, and HTML.

  • Ambient sounds

    Choose from nine background sounds — rain, birdsong, piano, and more.

  • Typography controls

    Change typeface, size, line height, letter spacing, and horizontal scale.

  • Real-time translation

    Translate into twelve languages as you read.

  • Focus mode

    Hides the entire interface and leaves only the text.

  • 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
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Download

Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Homebrew

brew install --cask calmread-app/tap/calmread

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