FAQ

What is BookAtlas?

BookAtlas is a web app for your physical home library: a searchable catalog with location-based organization, AI-assisted capture, a reading log, and loan tracking across multiple sites (home, office, holiday house).

What can you do?

• Library

  Browse with search and filters. Location → room → shelf mirrors where books actually sit.

• Scan

  Shelf, single cover, multi-cover, barcode, or manual entry — powered by Google Gemini.

• Reading log

  Stats, reading sessions, quotes, and a shareable yearly card.

• Loans

  Track who borrowed what and when books return.

• Settings

  CSV/PDF export, JSON backup, cloud sync, Ex Libris (Pro).

AI scanning

One photo for a whole shelf, one cover, several covers, or an ISBN barcode. Manual entry is free. Scans use credits; shelf-style scans cost more.

Your data stays yours

Export lists (CSV/PDF), download a full JSON backup, and sync across devices when signed in. Analytics only with consent.

FAQ

Is BookAtlas free to start?

You can start for free; AI scans use credits while manual entry does not. Pro and credit packs are available for larger libraries.

How do I find where a book is?

Organize by location, room, and shelf so the app matches your real shelves.

Do I need to install an app?

No — it runs in the browser at app.bookatlas.app on phone and desktop; the camera works for scanning.

Are non-Hungarian titles translated?

No — titles and authors stay in the book’s original language; you label locations in any language you like.

How do I back up my library?

Settings → Export & Share, or download and restore a full JSON backup.