Kiwix
Learning and languagesRead downloaded reference archives without a continuing internet connection with Kiwix for Android.
By Kiwix Team
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About Kiwix
Kiwix reads reference material stored in ZIM archives on an Android phone. An archive can hold a collection such as Wikipedia or another supported website, so its pages remain available when you are away from a connection. Choose the language and contents before downloading a file.
The app includes archive management and search tools. Large collections can use substantial storage; a smaller archive may fit a limited phone more comfortably.
Kiwix is free and open source. An internet connection is needed to obtain archives unless you transfer a file from another source. Once a supported archive is on the device, the publisher documents offline reading.
What you can do
- ZIM archive reading
- Archive download management
- Article search
- Offline reference material
Free features and limits
Archive sizes, languages, and contents vary; downloaded collections use device storage.
Alternatives to Kiwix
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Reference archive download in progress
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Search for article names
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Introduction to offline archive reading