Releases: sparshsam/openreader
Release list
OpenReader v1.2.4
🏪 For most people: Get it from the Microsoft Store
One-click install, automatic updates, works right out of the box.
👉 Open in Microsoft Store
🔧 For developers: Direct downloads (v1.2.4)
Windows
OpenReader.msix— MSIX package. May be unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading.OpenReader-Setup.exe— Legacy Inno Setup installer for manual recovery. Requires administrator rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable ZIP (no install needed).
macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— Experimental Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— Experimental Intel app bundle.
For AI agent setup instructions, see reader.kovina.org/docs.
OpenReader v1.2.3
Release v1.2.3.
Assets
Windows
OpenReader.msix— MSIX package. May be unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading.OpenReader-Setup.exe— Legacy Inno Setup installer for manual recovery. Requires administrator rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery ZIP.
macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— Experimental macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— Experimental macOS Intel app bundle.
OpenReader v1.2.2
Release v1.2.2.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.
OpenReader v1.2.1
Warning
Legacy release.
This release is retained for project history only.
Download and install the latest OpenReader release instead.
Current stable release: v1.2.2
Release v1.2.1.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.
OpenReader v1.2.0-beta.6
Warning
Legacy release.
This release is retained for project history only.
Download and install the latest OpenReader release instead.
Current stable release: v1.2.2
Release v1.2.0-beta.6.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.
OpenReader v1.2.0-beta.5
Warning
Legacy release.
This release is retained for project history only.
Download and install the latest OpenReader release instead.
Current stable release: v1.2.2
Release v1.2.0-beta.5.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.
OpenReader v1.2.0-beta.4
Warning
Legacy release.
This release is retained for project history only.
Download and install the latest OpenReader release instead.
Current stable release: v1.2.2
Release v1.2.0-beta.4.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.
OpenReader v1.2.0-beta.3
Warning
Legacy release.
This release is retained for project history only.
Download and install the latest OpenReader release instead.
Current stable release: v1.2.2
Release v1.2.0-beta.3.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.
OpenReader v1.2.0-beta.1
Warning
Legacy release.
This release is retained for project history only.
Download and install the latest OpenReader release instead.
Current stable release: v1.2.2
Release v1.2.0-beta.1.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.
OpenReader v1.2.0
Warning
Legacy release.
This release is retained for project history only.
Download and install the latest OpenReader release instead.
Current stable release: v1.2.2
Release v1.2.0.
MSIX Distribution (v1.2.0+)
Starting with v1.2.0, Windows distribution is migrating to MSIX/App Installer.
In-app self-updating (downloading and running Setup.exe) has been removed.
Update responsibility belongs to Windows packaging, not the app itself.
Assets for Windows
OpenReader.msix— ✅ Recommended for v1.2.0+. MSIX package with App Installer support for automatic Windows-managed updates. No admin required for per-user install when signed. (Currently unsigned — requires Windows Developer Mode for sideloading until code signing is procured.)OpenReader-Setup.exe— ✅ Legacy fallback. Inno Setup installer with PDF file association, Start Menu shortcut, desktop shortcut, and Add/Remove Programs entry. Requires admin rights.OpenReader-Windows.zip— Portable/manual recovery package. Use only if you need a portable copy or are following SUPPORT.md recovery steps.
Assets for macOS
OpenReader-macOS-Apple-Silicon.zip— macOS Apple Silicon app bundle.OpenReader-macOS-Intel.zip— macOS Intel app bundle.
Packaged builds include the tag-injected app version and canonical release asset names.