Help & Tutorial
Learn the basics of using Epoche
Getting Started
Creating a Shelf
Libraries are your personal collection of works. Create one from the dashboard to start organizing your reading.
Adding Works
Add works to your shelf by importing files (PDF, EPUB, HTML, LaTeX, Markdown) or creating new documents directly.
Reading Works
Open a work to enter the reading view. You can view multiple languages side by side, use TTS, and interact with the AI assistant.
Key Features
Public Library Map
Browse thousands of public-domain classics on the library floor plan, organized by subject, language, and era — free for everyone, no account required.
Text-to-Speech
Listen to any text in multiple languages. Click the play button in the toolbar or select text to generate speech.
AI Assistant
Ask questions about what you're reading. The AI has context of your current document and can help with translation, analysis, and comprehension.
Multi-Language Support
View documents in multiple languages simultaneously with side-by-side comparison. 14 interface languages are supported.
Recitation Practice
Read passages aloud and get speech-recognition feedback — practice pronunciation directly against the original texts.
Reading History & Stats
Your reading position is saved automatically. The dashboard shows reading-time statistics and a resumable history of recently opened works.
Bookstore & Related Books
Works still under copyright appear as catalogue entries with links to buy the book from external bookstores such as Amazon (affiliate links, disclosed next to each link).
Knowledge Maps
Create visual knowledge graphs connecting concepts across your reading. Map relationships between ideas, authors, and works.
Communities
Join or create communities to share libraries and collaborate with others on reading and research projects.
Dictionary
Build personal dictionaries for vocabulary you encounter. Add words with definitions, examples, and pronunciation.
Import & Export
Import documents in PDF, EPUB, HTML, LaTeX, plain text, and Markdown formats. Works are stored securely in the cloud.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation. Press Ctrl+/ to view available shortcuts.