Zin Flow: Web to EPUB
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Zin Flow can discover similar articles on the current web page and batch-save your selections, while supporting offline reading and export to EPUB ebooks or Markdown documents. Collect valuable articles in one place and organize web content for long-term reading and archiving.
Create better personal eBooks from the web:
• Extract readable article content from web pages
• Export clean EPUB files for long-form reading
• Combine multiple articles into one eBook
• Edit chapters before export
• Customize the EPUB cover
• Edit book information such as title, author, language, publication date, and publisher
• Choose whether the table of contents appears as a reading page or only as navigation
Save and read later:
• Save text and images for offline reading
• Add articles from other apps with the Share Extension
• Keep a read-it-later library synced with iCloud
• Use tags to organize topics, projects, and reading lists
• Search across saved article content
Export Markdown:
• Export web articles as Markdown files
• Preserve headings, paragraphs, lists, and links
• Use saved content for notes, writing, research, or a personal knowledge base
Browser and extension support:
• Save pages from iPhone and iPad using the Share Extension
• Discover similar articles on the current page with the browser extension and batch-save selected items to your library
• Send the current page from a desktop browser to Zin Flow
• Save the article content from pages you have already opened, including pages that require a signed-in session
The free version includes basic conversion trials. Pro unlocks unlimited conversions, offline reading, watermark-free export, and more advanced capabilities.
Zin Flow is designed for readers, researchers, developers, writers, and anyone who wants to keep web articles in a cleaner, more durable format.
Your content is processed locally. Zin Flow does not upload your articles or collect personal reading data.
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Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
more This update fixes a layout issue in the chapter editing screen so you can finish editing your EPUB chapters smoothly even when using larger system font sizes.
Fix:
• Fixed an issue where the “Next” button in chapter editing could be pushed out of view: with larger system font sizes or in certain languages, the “Next” button now always stays clearly visible on iPhone in portrait, letting you complete chapter editing without interruption
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2.9.2 3 Sept
ZinFlow now brings app cross-promotions and directional batch selection in the library, and further improves browser extension pairing stability.
New Features:
• New app cross-promotions: discover quality apps from other indie developers in the library, helping ZinFlow keep gaining exposure in the cross-promotion network; hidden automatically for Pro subscribers
• Directional library selection: long-press a row to select all articles above or below it at once, making batch archive, read, or export more efficient
• Contact developer now offers a Reddit community: join r/ZinFlow directly to take part in discussions and feedback
Improvements:
• Optimized the EPUB export architecture: iOS and macOS export flows are more stable and consistent, laying the groundwork for future iterations
Stability:
• Fixed a deadlock in browser extension pairing, making article saving more reliable
• Fixed the background color issue on the iOS settings diagnostics page
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2.9.1 29 Aug
Zin Flow 2.9 brings a refreshed browser extension that discovers similar articles on the current page and lets you batch-save the ones you choose, making it easier than ever to collect reading material.
New Features:
• Similar article discovery: opening the browser extension automatically identifies other similar articles on the current page for easier review
• Select and batch save: choose articles that are not yet in your library and save several at once without repeating steps one by one
• Clear separation between the current page and other articles: each appears in its own section, so you can see exactly what will be saved
Improvements:
• Refined extension panel layout: iPad now uses a more compact centered overlay, while iPhone keeps comfortable margins and full rounded corners for a clearer, more natural saving interface
• Instant refresh for newly added articles: after adding articles from the browser extension or system share sheet, returning to Zin Flow shows the content right away with automatic processing, and the ready-to-read status updates immediately
• Article status at a glance: the library and reading page clearly show whether content is preparing, ready, or failed to fetch
• More stable background content updates: request pacing during batch content updates reduces concentrated requests for steadier fetching
• Better Share Extension experience: a centered indicator animation is shown while extracting web content, and the content appears automatically once loading completes
Stability:
• Fixed a freeze when editing EPUB chapters on iOS, making the export flow more stable
• Reduced the refresh delay for externally added articles, with the ready-to-read status updating immediately
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2.9 2 Aug
**Improvements**
- The article library now feels smoother and faster, with quicker loading and more fluid scrolling.
- EPUB chapters are now exported in natural reading order, and any manual reordering you have made is correctly preserved.
- Export queue badge numbers update to reflect your current filters, so you always see accurate export progress.
- The browser extension save feedback has been refreshed, with clearer status indicators and support for safe retries.
- Audio playback no longer blocks your interactions, making the app feel more responsive.
**Bug Fixes**
- Improved upgrade stability when updating from older versions, ensuring your articles, preferences, and saved items remain intact.
- Fixed a database migration issue that could cause the app to crash on launch after updating.
2.8.3 18 Jul
This update fixes a critical issue affecting article body extraction, ensuring new features work as expected.
- Fixed a problem where some web pages still used the old extraction process — the new extraction now applies correctly when saving and exporting articles.
- Improved the stability of the content recognition pipeline, enhancing the reliability of web content saving, offline reading, and EPUB export.
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2.8.2 27 Jun
• Optimized Reading Width — Articles on iPhone now display centered with a comfortable reading width instead of spanning edge to edge. Better for long reading sessions.
• Enhanced Reading Page Header — Article title, author, and source website are now clearly displayed at the top of offline reading pages. Tap to open the original article.
• Smoother Library Navigation — Scroll position is preserved when returning to the article library after reading. Batch operation progress indicators are more stable and cleaner for small selections.
• Additional Improvements — Timeline group headers now show dates in your system's localized format.
2.8.1 26 Jun
• Smarter Article Extraction
Improved content recognition and page cleaning for cleaner, more reliable conversions.
• Redesigned Library Experience
Smoother browsing, filtering, and management — even with thousands of articles.
• Timeline View
Articles are now grouped by save time — Today, Yesterday, Last 7 Days, and more.
• Faster Search
Find what you need quicker with improved keyword, source, and tag search.
• Reading & Batch Operations
Enhanced reading experience, optimized background processing, and various bug fixes.
2.8 19 Jun
Improvements
• Improved browser extension connection stability
• Auto-fix duplicate tags on launch
• Enhanced icon color stability in chapter editing
Fixed
• Fixed icon color inconsistency in chapter editing
2.7.2 4 Jun
New
• Pro subscribers can now remove the ZinFlow watermark from EPUB covers for cleaner, more professional eBooks.
Improvements
• Chapter editing reimagined: swipe left on sub-chapters to rename or delete, or drag to reorder. First-time users get TipKit hints for a smooth start. Chapter reordering is now more reliable — sorry for any trouble the sorting issue may have caused.
• Simplified rendering: removed the "Minimal Render" toggle — the app now always uses the best rendering path automatically. Hyperlinks and small images can be controlled independently.
• Upgraded to iOS 18 minimum, adopting modern APIs throughout for better performance and a smoother experience.
• Improved Markdown compatibility — the $ symbol in regular text is no longer misinterpreted as a math formula.
2.7.1 2 Jun
Now Zin Flow makes your exported EPUB feel like a book that's truly yours.
This update introduces powerful EPUB cover and metadata customization. Before exporting, you can change the cover image, edit the title, author, language, publication date, publisher, and control whether the table of contents appears in the page-turning flow. Whether you're saving a single in-depth article or organizing a collection of web content, you'll get a more complete, cleaner, and more collectible EPUB.
【New EPUB Customization】
• Change the EPUB cover image before export
• Edit metadata including title, author, language, publication date, publisher
• New table of contents display option: keep the reader's navigation TOC without showing TOC pages in the body
【Better Reader Compatibility】
• Fixed EPUB parsing errors caused by certain HTML entities
• Improved opening and display stability in iBooks, Books, and other e-readers
【Smoother Export Flow】
• Refresh and continue exporting when an article isn't ready
• Choose to refresh, skip and export, or cancel when encountering empty articles
• Added Vietnamese language support
Zin Flow continues to focus on web content organization, EPUB export, and offline reading — making valuable articles easier to save, read, and share.
2.7 28 May
Chapter Editor gives you full control over your eBook's table of contents — rename, create, or delete chapters to perfect your structure before export.
New:
• Chapter Editor — rename, create, or delete chapters to refine your eBook's TOC. Hierarchy protection keeps your outline intact when deleting subsections.
Improved:
• Table conversion — HTML tables are now recognized and converted for a polished epub reading experience
• Broader page compatibility — fixed content extraction for pages using non-standard HTML tags
• Smoother Pro upgrade prompts during free exports — informative without interrupting your workflow
2.6 18 May
We've improved Zin Flow's experience so you can focus on deep reading.
• Fixed a synchronization issue with free trial usage calculation.
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2.5.3 10 May
We've improved Zin Flow's stability and experience so you can focus on deep reading.
• More reliable background processing — Optimized data operations during screen lock for better stability, plus a new recovery guide
• Enhanced multilingual support — Refined localizations across macOS and in-app purchases for a more consistent interface
• Real-time library status — Article status and file size now update instantly after offline caching
• Overall stability improvements — Fixed rare crashes when deleting, opening, or exporting saved articles
Thank you for choosing Zin Flow. Read deep, flow free.
2.5.2 30 Apr
This update brings adjustments to the free version and experience improvements:
【Improved】
- Free conversion limit: Adjusted from 5 conversions per month to 5 total, allowing you to more thoroughly trial the pro features before upgrading.
- Safari Extension Tips: Added tips for using the Safari extension to help you collect web articles more efficiently.
【Fixed】
- Fixed several minor issues to improve overall app stability.
2.5.1 23 Apr
Saving large webpages is now much more reliable — Zin Flow can handle bigger articles without failing, and bulk exports now show clearer progress from start to finish.
Improved
• Follow every export more easily with richer progress details and smoother feedback during bulk exports.
• Webpage extraction is faster and more dependable, so converting a web article to EPUB or Markdown feels more consistent.
• Browser extension support has been refined to better match the improved web export flow.
Fixed
• Reworked the database layer to support very large webpages, fixing an issue that could prevent oversized pages from being saved.
2.5 20 Apr
- Fixed animation jitter during export for smoother progress display
- Fixed display and build issues on certain platforms
2.4 9 Apr
iCloud Sync Diagnostic
- Added a built-in diagnostic tool to help troubleshoot iCloud sync issues between your devices.
- Quickly identify common causes when data fails to sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
2.3.8 28 Mar
What's New:
- Added progress indicators when saving web pages so you can see exactly what's happening.
- Improved the web page saver to support more types of articles and websites.
- Updated status messages to be clearer and easier to understand.
2.3.7 10 Feb
What's New:
- Fixed an App Hang issue in the offline reading page when scrolling rapidly.
- Fixed an App Hang issue related to list layout on iOS 17+.
- Improved visual feedback for disabled buttons in the library toolbar.
2.3.6 24 Jan
What's New:
- Fixed an issue where the app could become unresponsive when pasting from clipboard
- Fixed a crash issue related to concurrent data access
- Upgraded web parsing engine to support Project Gutenberg content
2.3.5 15 Jan
What's New:
- Fixed potential app freeze when selecting many articles
- Improved EPUB chapter organizer with various interaction fixes
2.3.4 12 Jan
What's New:
- Fixed an issue where the WebView theme color would flicker when the app was in the background
2.3.3 8 Jan
Performance and Experience Enhancements:
- Significantly optimized Library operations for a smoother and more responsive interface.
- Improved sorting: Domain grouping now supports sorting by the latest article date.
- Streamlined UI: Simplified Library swipe actions for a cleaner look.
- Stability: Fixed an issue where app sound effects could interrupt other apps' music and improved overall reliability.
- Fixed an issue where some English web pages lost word spacing after parsing.
2.3.2 8 Jan
This update brings important performance improvements and bug fixes:
Feature Improvements
- Enhanced app stability and reduced unexpected crashes
- Optimized memory usage to make the app run smoother
- Fixed sound effect playback to no longer interrupt your music or other audio apps
Thank you for your support, and we welcome continued feedback on your experience!
2.3.1 14/12/2025
This update focuses on enhancing the core user experience, making article saving and management more convenient:
New Features
- Added long-press quick feedback function in the library. When encountering webpages that cannot be parsed correctly, you can submit URL feedback with one click to help us improve parsing quality
Feature Improvements
- Removed the in-app browser function from the iOS version. We recommend using the system browser with Share Extension or browser extension to save articles, providing a more stable and compatible user experience
Usage Tips
- When saving webpages, you can directly use Share Extension in the system browser, or install our browser extension for more simple and convenient operation
- When encountering parsing issues, long-press the article and select feedback, and we will promptly handle and optimize
Thank you for your support, and we welcome continued feedback on your experience!
2.3 17/11/2025
This update fixes a layout issue in the chapter editing screen so you can finish editing your EPUB chapters smoothly even when using larger system font sizes.
Fix:
• Fixed an issue where the “Next” button in chapter editing could be pushed out of view: with larger system font sizes or in certain languages, the “Next” button now always stays clearly visible on iPhone in portrait, letting you complete chapter editing without interruption
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