Book Collector
Downloadable desktop software for Windows
Catalog books and e-book files on your Windows PC
Last updated:
Sep 20, 2023
Compatibility:
Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
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USD $29.95
per year
subscription includes all
software updates + online services
software updates + online services
Tip: use Book Collector together with the CLZ Books mobile app
Our CLZ Books mobile app is a great companion to the Book Collector desktop software, as it lets you take your collection with you on your phone or tablet. And, it has a built-in barcode scanner for easily adding new purchases.
Of course, you can easily sync your collection data between them through our CLZ Cloud.
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Browse, sort and search your book collection in various layouts and views
Book Collector's main screen is highly customizable, so that you can make it look the way you want. Choose between:
- Multiple layouts for the main screen folder, list and details panels.
- List, Images or Card View for your book lists.
- Different templates for the book details panel.
- Light, Dark and System skins for all screens.
Easily add books to your database, by Author and Title or by ISBN
Adding new books to your personal book database is quick and easy:
- Just search our online books database by author and title or by ISBN.
- Select the book that you own.
- Click the Add button.
Our Core online book database will then automatically provide
- The main book details like author, title, publisher, publication date, etc..
- Other information like number of pages, genres and subjects, dimensions, etc..
- Front cover images, author images, author wiki-page links.
Adding books by ISBN:![]()
Adding books by author and title:![]()
Organize your e-book files by scanning your folders
Book Collector can also catalog your e-book files. Just let it scan your computer for e-book files, then link the files to the book entries in your database. After that, the e-books can be opened right from your book details panel.
Free CLZ Cloud storage for backups, syncing and sharing
Use the free CLZ Cloud service to:
- always have an online backup of your book database.
- synchronize your book data to other computers and mobile devices.
- share your book list online, for friends and family (example).
Other features and tools
- Efficiently edit your data using field defaults, batch editing, direct editing in main screen list, etc..
- Add missing cover images by searching the internet with the built-in Find Image Online tool.
- Customize your database by renaming existing fields, or by creating your own User Defined Fields.
- Manage your loans with the integrated Loan Manager system.
- Export your book database to Text or XML files.
- Print book lists in any order, with your configurable columns.
Latest Book Collector updates
Windows
v23.2.3: Fixed a problem with editing/displaying characters September 20th, 2023
v23.2.2: Fixed sync problem with authors and a corruption issue September 4th, 2023
v23.2: Simplified Sort Name editing for all pick list entries August 31st, 2023
v23.1.4: Several Improvements June 1st, 2023
v23.1.3: Sorting fixes and improved Add Screen stability April 18th, 2023
Book Collector reviews from customers
August 21, 2023
Very useful
I've started the trial for the cloud version and the desktop version to see which I prefer. I might end up using the cloud version but still keeping the app on my phone as well as it's just more user friendly when in a book shop to open and check my library list.
Honestly out of all the apps I've used this one has been the easiest to get used to, add books to and navigate. As I've now gotten too many books that fit in my apartment I've found that it will be very useful to keep catalogues of what's in storage, what's in the apartment and what I keep at my office and lend out.
Honestly out of all the apps I've used this one has been the easiest to get used to, add books to and navigate. As I've now gotten too many books that fit in my apartment I've found that it will be very useful to keep catalogues of what's in storage, what's in the apartment and what I keep at my office and lend out.
August 14, 2023
Wonderful product
I'm delighted with both Book Connect and now CLZ Books. Initial setup worked well.
I've entered almost 3,500 books in the database, with about 500 more remaining. Collected over more than 60 years.
Thank you for producing, maintaining, and constantly improving such a wonderful product.
I've entered almost 3,500 books in the database, with about 500 more remaining. Collected over more than 60 years.
Thank you for producing, maintaining, and constantly improving such a wonderful product.
May 22, 2023
I'm loving this program
I've been taking more time to input my books, both physical and digital, into Book Collector. I've had this program for years and have used it in spurts but now I'm putting time into it. Thanks for creating this way back when. I'm more than happy to have a subscription. Thanks for your improvements and making this the best option to catalogue my books
April 25, 2023
Love Bookcollector!
You guys are SO AWSOME!! I LOVE both the app and online, though I am using the app most of the time now. It is wonderful to be able to scan in new boioks and and notes, edit, wherever I am! I am happy to support!
I have been a very satisfied customer for many years. It is so useful and fun! I never fall behind in keeping my new book purchases entered because with the phone app I can do it in 30 seconds or less!
I LOVE being able to scroll through my book library by viewing the covers! While reading a book, I can add personal notes for future reference and to make the book more searchable for me later ( like a note as to who recommended the book to me)
AND whenever I am having a conversation and want to tell someone about a book that is relevant, I quickly do a search of my collection ( on the app), even if I can’t remember the exact title or author, usually a key word is enough to find it.
Would you believe that my personal library is over 4,500 books? I would be overwhelmed without the Bookcollector products. It is so fun to have the info available right at my fingertips on my cellphone! And to know it is safely stored on the cloud. But even if you only have 100 books (or comics or music), I highly recommend CollectorZ. Truly a great value from a wonderful thoughtful supportive company with years of expert development!
I have been a very satisfied customer for many years. It is so useful and fun! I never fall behind in keeping my new book purchases entered because with the phone app I can do it in 30 seconds or less!
I LOVE being able to scroll through my book library by viewing the covers! While reading a book, I can add personal notes for future reference and to make the book more searchable for me later ( like a note as to who recommended the book to me)
AND whenever I am having a conversation and want to tell someone about a book that is relevant, I quickly do a search of my collection ( on the app), even if I can’t remember the exact title or author, usually a key word is enough to find it.
Would you believe that my personal library is over 4,500 books? I would be overwhelmed without the Bookcollector products. It is so fun to have the info available right at my fingertips on my cellphone! And to know it is safely stored on the cloud. But even if you only have 100 books (or comics or music), I highly recommend CollectorZ. Truly a great value from a wonderful thoughtful supportive company with years of expert development!
April 21, 2023
Couldn't be happier
Just wanted to drop by and let you know how pleased I've been with Book Connect and CLZ Books. I've been a Collectorz customer for several years, and couldn't be happier.
My collection has grown to 2125 books, and I don't know how I could manage without Collector.com software. I can't tell you how much money I have saved in a bookstore, being able to check whether I've already owned a book I was about to buy!
My collection has grown to 2125 books, and I don't know how I could manage without Collector.com software. I can't tell you how much money I have saved in a bookstore, being able to check whether I've already owned a book I was about to buy!
March 30, 2023
LOVE your product
I LOVE, LOVE your product and have almost 600 books in my collection. I read almost every day and use it often. I also have it on my phone and tablet. What a great resource it is.
February 06, 2023
Useful software
I'm downsizing my collection of dictionaries and language books, and I have found Collectorz Books useful for recording what I am getting rid of. I have created a separate collection called "Deleted books", which are those I don't want any more, whether sold or not. I move books to this collection when I make the decision to get rid of them, and alter the collection status to "for sale". Once sold the status is changed to "sold". That way I can track them instead of wondering whether I have sold something or not! Users who want more detail could add fields such as "date sold" or how much it sold for.
September 15, 2022
Great product
First up - really impressed with the rapid response from tech support - it
was much appreciated (how to add multiple authors to a book).
I've been using BookDB, which has been great, but remembering to export to txt and then copy to my phone so that I didn't buy duplicates in the 2nd hand book stores was getting tedious (you may have noticed I have a lot of pre-ISBN books). So the search was on for something that would allow me to maintain a sufficiently comprehensive database on my laptop and sync it to my phone with minimal effort. Your team has delivered.
Mapping fields between BookDB and Book Collector took a bit of trial and error (mark all as Skip Field, then go back and set correctly) and there are a number of notes I'll have to port manually (eg first edition/signed by author/family connection, austerity printing c WW2, condition of binding etc), but all in all, this is a great product - and the cost is extremely reasonable - I've definitely spent more than that on a single book, so the potential saving in avoiding duplicates is real!
I've been using BookDB, which has been great, but remembering to export to txt and then copy to my phone so that I didn't buy duplicates in the 2nd hand book stores was getting tedious (you may have noticed I have a lot of pre-ISBN books). So the search was on for something that would allow me to maintain a sufficiently comprehensive database on my laptop and sync it to my phone with minimal effort. Your team has delivered.
Mapping fields between BookDB and Book Collector took a bit of trial and error (mark all as Skip Field, then go back and set correctly) and there are a number of notes I'll have to port manually (eg first edition/signed by author/family connection, austerity printing c WW2, condition of binding etc), but all in all, this is a great product - and the cost is extremely reasonable - I've definitely spent more than that on a single book, so the potential saving in avoiding duplicates is real!
May 06, 2022
Book library
I recommend Collectorz to all the collectors I know and my father-in-law loves it for keeping track of his extensive book library.
February 26, 2022
Book Collectorz is one amazing application!
I've been using it now for a few years to manage a 1000 book library collection for my quilt guild. What I really love is that the Collectorz team is constantly making improvements to the app that make it easier and faster for the user to manage their collection. The team is responsive and genuinely interested in what their users have to say about the program. The app is simple to use, and very intuitive. You can slice and dice your collection in any way you want to see what you have, and there are a lot of customizable fields if you have specific interests. The connection to "core" is flawless, and simply by putting in the ISBN from the back of a book you get all the information you need in seconds. The price is very reasonable for the value you get from this app.
While I haven't used their other products, I'm sure they are just as refined and useful. Thank you CLZ team, great job!
While I haven't used their other products, I'm sure they are just as refined and useful. Thank you CLZ team, great job!