Book Collector
Desktop software for Windows & macOS
Catalog books and e-book files on your PC or Mac
Automatically download all book details and images
Get author, title, publisher, genres, plot, cover art, etc...
Feature-rich and highly customizable desktop software
Lots of book data fields, many advanced features and customization options
Install on multiple computers, then sync your data between them
Store book data & images locally, optionally sync with our free CLZ Cloud storage
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Book Collector features & screenshots
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.
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.
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.
Book Collector reviews from customers
My husband has been pushing me to go electronic with my catalog for a long time now and I was VERY resistant. Love the tactile card catalog. But after using your program extensively yesterday and finding all the new/improved features, I have to admit that my first reaction was "It's time to have a bonfire with my old paper system!" Actually, they'll all go into the recycle bin. Much better for the environment that way. There is just so much more that your program offers that the paper cards just can't do.
It is rare to find something programmed so well that is so user friendly. And it's made my life a lot easier. I have a LOT of books and because of the location field, we can find things a lot faster when the kids need something for a school research paper. I'm in the middle of cataloguing a huge collection in my spare time, and it goes so fast! A click or two and it's in with all the data. And the image of the cover is great when trying to locate it on the shelf!
As a blind computer user with Apple’s screen reader, I am always so grateful to find such a high degree of accessibility in a program like this. It is a blessing to be able to manage my home library without the need for much sighted help.
It is a credit to your programmers that the program is accessible. They obviously took care to meet the guidelines for its support. I suppose that not many blind folks care about books. My blindness came on in my 30s so I had a house full of treasures I wanted to recall, organize and pass along to my son. Audio books have kept me sane but there is nothing like a book in hand and turning a page. I fear before too long too few will be able to know that pleasure.
I have enjoyed working with you. Your communication skills are outstanding. I hope that whoever pays you recognizes the value in that .
If you are ever in the USA and near North Carolina, Do let me know. I would like to thank you in person and buy you dinner for all this effort on my behalf.
Excellent work.