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Opening your own files

Books normally appear in your library automatically. DinoReader scans selected folders for books, or you can open an individual file manually. Check the supported book formats for file compatibility, Readium LCP and reading aloud.

Option 1

Scan folders

Let DinoReader find your books

During first-time setup, you chose a books folder. DinoReader scans that folder and its subfolders when the app starts.

DinoReader scanning configured folders for books

Scan newly copied files

If you copy files to a configured folder while DinoReader is running, tap the ☰ button in the top left corner of the library to open the main menu, then choose Rescan folders.

DinoReader library menu with Rescan folders, File chooser, and Library settings

Configure book folders

To add or remove folders, open the main menu, tap Library settings, then choose Files.

Library settings with the Files section

Here you can choose which folders DinoReader scans for books and where newly downloaded books are saved.

Files settings showing folders to scan and where downloaded books are stored
Option 2

Add a file manually

Open the file chooser

Open the library’s main menu and tap File chooser.

Choose the book

Find the book file on your device and tap it. DinoReader opens it and adds it to your library.

Android file chooser showing an EPUB book in Downloads