In this article I will show you how to install Calibre 7.26 on Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04 and derivative systems.
As you may know, Calibre is a free, open-source eBook management tool with a user-friendly interface and powerful features. It allows users to organize, convert, and read eBooks while supporting popular formats such as EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and AZW3.
Users can efficiently manage their digital library by adding metadata, downloading covers, and organizing titles into categories. One of Calibre’s standout features is its ability to convert eBooks between different formats, ensuring compatibility with various reading devices.
Additionally, it includes a built-in eBook viewer, enabling users to read books stored locally or on a content server. Its functionality can also be extended through a wide range of plugins.
Calibre also offers a content server feature, allowing users to access their eBook library remotely from any device with a web browser. This makes it easy to read, download, or manage books on the go without needing to transfer files manually. With its extensive customization options and active community support, Calibre remains one of the most versatile and reliable eBook management solutions available.
The latest version:
The latest version available is Calibre 7.26, which comes with the below changes:
New Features
- Added the ability to specify web search links for custom columns in the Book Details panel via Preferences → Add your own columns.
- Content server: Clicking on author names in the book details page now performs the same action as in the Calibre program’s Book Details panel.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a regression in version 7.17 that caused various minor issues when editing metadata directly in the book list.
- Fixed a regression from the previous release that broke conversion using Heuristics and TXT input documents.
- E-book viewer: Fixed an issue where header/footer text appeared too small when using multiple monitors with significantly different DPI settings.
- Fixed series mapping rules in metadata preferences not working correctly.
- Fixed an issue where setting a custom icon for a category did not work.
- Kobo driver: Fixed a regression that caused compatibility issues with very old Kobo devices.
The latest version of Calibre is available both via Flatpak or via a third party PPA. In this article I will show you both ways of installing Calibre on your Ubuntu system.
How To Install Calibre on Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Derivative Systems via PPA
(Optional) Step 0: Update Your System
Before installing Calibre, it is recommended to update your system to ensure that you have the latest security patches and package updates. Run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yStep 1: Add the Calibre PPA Repository
Calibre is not included in Ubuntu’s default repositories, so you need to add the official Personal Package Archive (PPA) maintained by the Calibre team. To do this, execute the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:linuxuprising/calibrePress Enter when prompted to confirm adding the repository. This allows your system to fetch and install Calibre from the PPA.
Step 2: Update the Package List
After adding the Calibre PPA repository, update the package list to ensure your system recognizes the new software source:
sudo apt updateStep 3: Install Calibre
Now that the repository has been added and updated, install Calibre with the following command:
sudo apt install calibre -y(Optional) Remove Calibre
If you want to uninstall Calibre, use the following command:
sudo apt remove calibre -yTo completely remove Calibre, including all configuration files, use:
sudo apt purge calibre -yAdditionally, to remove the PPA repository, run:
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:linuxuprising/calibreFinally, to clean up unnecessary dependencies, execute:
sudo apt autoremove -yHow To Install Calibre on Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Derivative Systems via Flatpak
Flatpak is another package management system that allows applications to run in a secure and sandboxed environment. Unlike Snap, Flatpak is an open-source project supported by the Freedesktop community, making it a great alternative for installing software on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.
One of the main advantages of Flatpak is that applications are distributed through Flathub, an independent repository, rather than Ubuntu-specific sources. However, because Flatpak apps include all necessary dependencies, they may consume more disk space.
Step 1: Install Flatpak and Add Flathub Repository
If Flatpak is not already installed on your system, you can install it by running:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install flatpak -yNext, add the Flathub repository, which hosts thousands of Flatpak applications, including Calibre:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepoStep 2: Install Calibre via Flatpak
Once Flatpak is installed and Flathub is added, install Calibre with the following command:
flatpak install flathub com.calibre_ebook.calibreIf you cannot find Calibre in the search results, either log out and log back in or run:
flatpak run com.calibre_ebook.calibre(Optional) Remove Calibre Using Flatpak
To uninstall Calibre installed via Flatpak, use:
flatpak uninstall --delete-data com.calibre_ebook.calibreThis ensures that all data related to Calibre is also removed from your system.
That’s it! Enjoy using Calibre on your Ubuntu system!
