Support & Help

Fast version: tap +, choose ebook files from Files, import them, then tap a cover to read. In the reader, tap the middle of the page to show or hide controls. Use the bottom-right menu for chapters, settings, and Recap so far.

LightReadr is built to be quiet: bring your own books, make the page comfortable, and get back to reading without a lot of app ceremony. It opens unlocked ebook files — the kind whose name ends in .epub, which is how most free ebooks come.

Getting started

1. Open LightReadr.
2. Tap + in your library.
3. Choose one or more ebooks from Files.
4. Review the import summary.
5. Tap Import.
6. Tap a book cover to start reading.

Reading controls

• Tap the middle of the page to show or hide reader controls.
• Use the close button to return to your library.
• Use the bottom-right menu for chapters, settings, and Recap so far.
• The page number appears at the bottom of the reader.

Settings

Settings are saved per book, so one book can have a larger font while another keeps its original look.

• Adjust font size with the smaller and larger text buttons.
• Choose a reading font.
• Switch between reading themes.
• Adjust margins and line height.
• Respect your device’s light or dark appearance when using system-aware settings.

Chapters

Chapter navigation depends on information inside the ebook file. LightReadr looks for the book’s chapter list and can also fall back to readable book sections when possible.

If no chapters appear, the book may not include a usable chapter list. You can still read the book normally.

Recap so far

Recap so far needs a supported Apple Intelligence device running compatible system software. It uses the text you have reached in the book to make a short reminder of what has happened.

• If the option is unavailable, your device or system version may not support it.
• If the app cannot read enough text from the book, it may not be able to make a recap.
• The first recap deep into a book can take longer because LightReadr is catching up.

Sync and reinstalling

LightReadr can use iCloud to keep your place, settings, covers, chapters, and other book details in step. The ebook files themselves stay local to each device.

If you reinstall the app or open LightReadr on a new device, you may see a book before its ebook file exists on that device. Import the same ebook again and LightReadr can reconnect it with the saved details.

Troubleshooting

A book will not import

• Make sure the file name ends in .epub. PDFs and other formats won’t import.
• Try opening the file from the Files app first to confirm it is available on the device.
• Books locked by another store or account may not open in LightReadr.

A book appears, but will not open

• If the app was reinstalled, import the same ebook again on that device.
• If the file was moved or removed by iOS storage cleanup, import it again from Files.
• If the book was bought in another store, it may be locked to that store’s app. Try an unlocked copy that you are allowed to read.

Covers or chapter lists look wrong

• LightReadr uses the cover and chapter details stored inside the ebook file.
• Some books include incomplete or unusual book details.
• Reimporting the ebook can refresh the saved cover and chapter information.

Frequently asked questions

Does LightReadr support PDF?

Not yet. LightReadr is focused on ebooks first.

Does LightReadr support locked bookstore files?

No. LightReadr is for unlocked ebooks you can open and read yourself. Books locked to another app or store may not work.

Do my books get uploaded anywhere?

No. LightReadr does not upload your books to any server. Book files stay local to each device, and Natural Voice narration is generated entirely on-device too. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Why do I need to reimport after reinstalling?

iOS removes app-local files when an app is deleted. iCloud can bring back your book details and reading place, but the ebook file itself needs to be imported again on that device.

Still stuck?

Found a bug, have a book that behaves strangely, or want to ask for a feature? Email hello@lightreadr.com.