# Kalima - Read Deeper, Learn Naturally

> Kalima helps you import books and documents, read with translation tools, and grow vocabulary with spaced repetition built into your daily reading.

- Canonical URL: https://kalimaapp.com/
- Markdown URL: https://kalimaapp.com/index.html.md
- Language: en

## Summary

Kalima blends an import-first reader with vocabulary learning, so every book, article, and quick read becomes structured language progress.

Kalima keeps you focused: import quickly, read comfortably, capture vocabulary, then review with science-backed spacing.

## Status

- iPhone app in development
- Coming soon to the App Store
- Kalima is focused on a polished first release. Launch details will appear here when the app is ready.

## Feature Highlights

- Import from Real Sources: Bring your own content with support for EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, KF8, FB2, FBZ, TXT, MD, HTML, and RTF. You can also import by URL extraction and camera scan.
- Tap Any Word. Understand Instantly.: Move from the reading view into saved words and review without breaking momentum. The same flow carries context from the page into your study queue.
- Browse Quick Reads and Library Progress: Keep shorter reads beside longer books so you can pick up where you left off or start something new without friction.
- Comfortable Reader Controls: Tune text size, font style, appearance, and chapter navigation to stay in flow across long reading sessions.
- Smart Collections & Review: Organize by source and review state with dedicated pockets like Needs Attention, Recently Saved, and Mastered.

## Import Formats

Bring your own content with support for EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, KF8, FB2, FBZ, TXT, MD, HTML, and RTF. You can also import by URL extraction and camera scan.

- Library books and quick reads
- URL extraction for article reading
- OCR-based camera intake for printed text

## Reading And Vocabulary

- Tap words while reading and save them without leaving the page
- Move from reader context into guided review sessions
- FSRS-driven recall timing keeps review load focused
- Adjustable text size and font style
- Light and dark reading appearances
- Chapter navigation with bookmarks and highlights
- Automatic grouping by review urgency
- Source-linked context for every saved word
- Track mastery with clear progress indicators

## How It Works

- Import What You Actually Read: Bring books, documents, links, and camera captures into your library without changing your reading habits.
- Read with Assistive Tools: Use translation, highlights, sentence controls, and listening options to reduce friction during active reading.
- Review with Smart Timing: Saved words become scheduled cards, helping you retain more while keeping review load manageable.

## Trust And Privacy

- Local-First by Default: Your core reading and vocabulary workflow runs directly on-device, with no required account for basic usage.
- Optional Sync Control: If you sign in, sync can keep your learning state aligned across devices. If not, you can continue fully local.
- Transparent Feature Boundaries: Network-dependent features are clearly separated from offline capabilities, so behavior stays predictable.
- Focused Product Surface: Minimal navigation and semantic design tokens keep interaction understandable and consistent across flows.

## FAQ

### What file types can Kalima import?

Kalima supports major book and document formats including EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, KF8, FB2, FBZ, TXT, MD, HTML, and RTF, plus URL extraction and camera scans.

### Does Kalima work if I am offline?

Core reading and vocabulary workflows are local-first. Some advanced features, such as specific cloud voice options or external services, may require a connection.

### How does review scheduling work?

Kalima uses an FSRS-based spaced repetition model to schedule cards according to your recall quality and history.

### Is an account required?

No. You can use core features without sign-in. Optional account flows are used for syncing and cross-device continuity.

## Contact

- Support email: support@kalimaapp.com
- Privacy Policy: https://kalimaapp.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://kalimaapp.com/terms