Wikivoyage by Kiwix for PC Windows

Wikivoyage by Kiwix for Windows

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Offline travel guide with full Wikivoyage text and images.

Overview

Version 3.5.5 / 3.5.6 [23-Feb-25]: With over 33,000 destinations around the world, Wikivoyage Offline Travel Guide by Kiwix is a complete and totally free resource for travellers and tourists, or anyone interested in the locality they are visiting. This app functions completely offline, so you are not limited in your ability to consult travel information by lack of access to the Internet, or by slow and unreliable access speeds. The app is packaged with an archive containing the full text and images from the English-language edition of Wikivoyage (https://www.wikivoyage.org). The archive will update automatically from the Store when we release the update via this app. WARNING: the archive is 1.2GB. You can download Wikivoyage in other languages too, if you wish (see instructions on the About page in the app). If you are interested in having offline Wikipedia, Wiki Medicine, or Wiktionary archives, please look for our sister apps "Kiwix JS" and "WikiMed" in this Store. While on the plane or train, you can consult in-depth historical information from an offline Wikipedia archive to supplement the practical information in Wikivoyage in this app, or take the foremost manual of health-related information with you. Wikivoyage and Kiwix JS are completely free and open source. The app is in active development, so please be kind and report any issues you experience to the developer(s) so that we can improve the app. The development site for this app is: https://github.com/kiwix/kiwix-js-pwa and you can report issues there, or else use the Support contact provided with this listing.

Features

Offline access to WikivoyageLight theme and dark theme availableSearching and highlightingDownload in many different languagesExport an article, including images, to a self-contained html fileOpen multiple browsable windows (not mobile)Transform Wikivoyage articles from mobile to desktop stylesPrint articles (with optional filtering)Export images, PDFs, EPUBs, videosShow an alphabetical index of all articles in archiveSearch for all assets in a ZIM archiveUse wildcards (.*) in title searchAvailable as UWP, PWA, ElectronSelect font sizes for both User Interface and aritclesIn Wikimedia archives, get popovers previews of linked articles by hovering or long-pressing

What's new

Changes in 3.5.6: * Packaged archive updated to wikivoyage_en_all_maxi_2025-02 * If main Kiwix download server is inaccessible, app now provides a list of mirrors * Prevent accidental app reload if an archive is loaded * Add option in Configuration to disable accidental reload protection * Prominent "Download now" button in library if OPFS is enabled * Better styling for popovers in dark mode * Popovers now take into account the zoom factor on latest browsers * PWA can now update without user having to exit the app (with user gesture or automatically in Electron) * If user hasn\'t dismissed the splashscreen then it is shown again after a refresh * Fix popover width scaling when \'zoom\' attribute is set Features in Version 3.x: * Huge range of supported browsers and frameworks * Full-text searching of ZIM contents using javascript-libzim (not UWP) * Built-in DarkReader support for nearly all ZIM types * Use multiple ZIM archives simultaneously with File Handling API * ZIM content is loaded in a secure sandbox * Download ZIM archives in-app and display progress * Open a new browsable tab or window * In-page searching and highlighting * Title and URL search with wildcards .* or regexes * Alphabetical index of all articles in archive * Find assets by URL in ZIM archive by prefixing namespace * Printing articles * Transform Wikipedia layout from mobile to desktop style * Download and save content from ZIM * Support full-screen and orientation lock

Additional Information

  • Developed by Kiwix
  • Version 2025.02.24
  • Requires

    Available on: PC, Xbox console, Mobile, Surface Hub, HoloLens

    OS: Windows 10 version 14316.0 or higher

    Touch: Integrated Touch

    Memory: 1 GB

  • Published 2017-12-22
  • Size 1.24 GB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    English (United Kingdom)
  • Permissions

    Uses all system resources

    Access your Internet connection

  • Microsoft Store ID 9n5sb90q4jbj

How to download and install Wikivoyage by Kiwix from the Microsoft

To download and install Wikivoyage by Kiwix for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. Offline travel guide with full Wikivoyage text and images.. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Wikivoyage by Kiwix.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for Wikivoyage by Kiwix

  • In the Microsoft Store, type Wikivoyage by Kiwix into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find Wikivoyage by Kiwix in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the Wikivoyage by Kiwix Page

  • Open your browser and go to the Wikivoyage by Kiwix page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install Wikivoyage by Kiwix

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install Wikivoyage by Kiwix.
  • Step 4: Use Wikivoyage by Kiwix

  • Launch Wikivoyage by Kiwix from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Wikivoyage by Kiwix.
    Wikivoyage by Kiwix for PC Windows

    Wikivoyage by Kiwix for PC

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