Book Collector
Downloadable desktop software for Windows & macOS
Catalog books and e-book files on your PC or Mac
Last updated:
Jan 20, 2021 Jan 5, 2021
Compatibility:
Vista, 7, 8, 10 10.9 - 10.15
Try Book Collector FREE
USD $29.95
per year
subscription includes all
software updates + online services
software updates + online services
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.
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.
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 author and title:![]()
Adding books by ISBN:![]()
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
v21.0.2: Fixed a “list index out of bounds” error January 20th, 2021
v21.0: New: Pre-fill fields while adding books January 18th, 2021
v20.5.2: Fixed an error popup August 25th, 2020
v20.5 Easier access to the Manage Pick Lists screen August 25th, 2020
v20.4: Changing your folder field is now much easier July 30th, 2020
macOS
v20.2.2: Two bug fixes January 5th, 2021
v20.2: Now fully Big Sur compatible December 1st, 2020
v20.1.2: New behaviour for the “X” close button and some fixes June 23rd, 2020
v20.1 Faster CLZ Cloud syncing! April 9th, 2020
v20.0.4 Now syncs through our brand-new CLZ Cloud Sync-server February 4th, 2020
Book Collector reviews from customers
January 01, 2021
I use Book collector almost every day!
Dear Alwin and all at CLZ,
Thank you so much for all you have done to keep this amazing program going! 2020 has been so difficult and having access to organizing my books has been one of those pleasures that bring peace in chaos. I’m in the USA, so you can imagine…no don’t, it’s not worth it yet.
Seeing your Christmas card made me smile and cry at the same time. I hope the celebrations you have for your 20th year “make up party” are ROCKIN’!! I’m not sure how long I’ve been with you, but it’s been a long, wonderful time!
Thank you for all you do!
PS I love the Big Sur update!
Thank you so much for all you have done to keep this amazing program going! 2020 has been so difficult and having access to organizing my books has been one of those pleasures that bring peace in chaos. I’m in the USA, so you can imagine…no don’t, it’s not worth it yet.
Seeing your Christmas card made me smile and cry at the same time. I hope the celebrations you have for your 20th year “make up party” are ROCKIN’!! I’m not sure how long I’ve been with you, but it’s been a long, wonderful time!
Thank you for all you do!
PS I love the Big Sur update!
January 01, 2021
Happy New Year!!
I'm starting off 2021 with a custom bookcase wall being fitted and can't wait to use your program to organise my humble collection!
December 30, 2020
My hone book library
So happy to be a part of the CLZ world wide family. Your team has made my life a little easier by helping me manage my home book library. May the new year bring all of you good health and happiness. Happy New Year!
December 30, 2020
Happy 20th anniversary
Many congratulations on your 20th anniversary, it is not many start up companies that survive 20 years. Pass on my appreciation to all your team who have supported me over the years. I am not quite your first user but I think I signed up for Book Collector before 2003/4. Your software has progressed and improved every year and I couldn’t collect books without the support of my database.
Stay safe and Happy New Year
Stay safe and Happy New Year
November 26, 2020
Working perfectly
We followed your instructions exactly and IT WORKED!!!
Our program is working perfectly.
Thank you for the fast answer, we love Collectorz and specially the support you offer.
Our program is working perfectly.
Thank you for the fast answer, we love Collectorz and specially the support you offer.
October 16, 2020
Your product is the best
I would like to again thank you for your fast response and to let you know that all is up and running now, you have always looked after me in the past years and it is very much appreciated as I am not computer literate.I do promote your wonderful service to my friends and working colleagues as your product is the best, again thank you for all of your help and support both now and over the years.
October 02, 2020
Great program
Thank you one and all for making such a great program for my book collection. I started using CLZ Books not long after it was introduced and at every iteration it has gotten better. The best part is that even an old man can easily understand and use it.
September 01, 2020
Thank you for a stellar group of products
I have 24 bookcases with six or more shelves full of books to be catalogued and sorted. I am doing this so my girls will be able to decide what to keep or discard.
Thank You again to all for all the fine products and support you provide. Please know that everyone's efforts to produce and maintain your products is sincerely appreciated. You and your "Gang" Stay Covid safe.
Thank You again to all for all the fine products and support you provide. Please know that everyone's efforts to produce and maintain your products is sincerely appreciated. You and your "Gang" Stay Covid safe.
August 27, 2020
Blown away
I just purchased Book Collector, and I'm blown away at how much this will be able to organize my over 5000 book collection.
July 28, 2020
Keep up the great work
I am a very satisfied user of your book collecting software and app. I love your program so much I gifted it to a fellow book collector because its such a great stable program!