Thorium Reader

Thorium Reader is a free, open-source ebook reader application. It handles a variety of digital book formats.

Key features

Supports EPUB, PDF and DAISY formats.
Organise ebooks into collections and tag content in your library..
Add bookmarks, notes and highlights.
Adjust text size, font, line spacing and themes (including dark mode).
The read aloud feature allows you to listen to the text.

Access instructions

For University managed devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
For other devices, you can download the installation files from Thorium Reader (thorium.edrlab.org).

Related tools

Available to staff and students

You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.

App-based

Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.

Free to use

This service is free to use.

Access instructions

For University managed devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
For other devices, you can download the installation files from Thorium Reader (thorium.edrlab.org).

Related tools

Guides and help

How-to guides and set up

Accessibility

Thorium Reader is designed with accessibility in mind. Find out about accessibility features via the Thorium Reader getting started guide (daisy.org).

Contact for support

Contact Thorium directly and see the Thorium Reader getting started guide (daisy.org).

Service commitments

Your responsibilities and policies

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

Service performance

Availability

This is a live service, available 24/7.

Support

This service is managed by a third party.
They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
Support is available via Thorium Reader getting started guide (daisy.org).

Standards

Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.

Feedback and complaints

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024