Where Does Lector Store Library and Progress?
Where the Lector ebook reader keeps settings, library and reading progress.
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Lector stores settings and library metadata in its config folder while books remain in your own directories by path reference. Reading positions and annotations attach to those paths.
Verify the exact folder name by listing ~/.config on your install, since Qt app naming shifted between Lector eras. Comic and PDF handling share the same store, so one backup covers every format.
Where Lector stores this, by platform
~/.config/lector/
Settings and library metadata home; books stay in user folders by reference. Confirm exact folder naming by listing ~/.config. Keep book paths stable across migrations.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate Lector to a new PC?
Copy the config folder plus your book directories to matching paths on the new machine. Progress keys off file paths, so renamed folders orphan history silently.
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