XOWA For Mac

Even though some people still feel this is not the case, as its user base has extended dramatically, Wikipedia has become a reliable source of information.

Having access to such an extensive knowledge database can be a great asset, but if you have a slow or unstable Internet connection, you may not always be able to find the information you need.

XOWA aims to provide a solution to this problem, as it enables you to save entire wikis on your Mac, complete with images, and view them in their original HTML format.

Moreover, it provides a reading experience almost identical to the online Wikipedia, without requiring an active Internet connection after the articles have been downloaded.

When XOWA is first installed, it does not include any Wikipedia articles, as these occupy a lot of disk space and need to be downloaded separately. If you want to download the English Wikipedia for example, you need to have upwards of 100 GB of free hard drive space.

Of course, if you do not need all the images included in the articles, the operation can be performed much faster, and the downloaded wiki will use up a lot less free space.

Now that you have downloaded a wiki of your choice, the current version of each article is saved on your computer. However, as we all know, Wikipedia is constantly being modified, so you may be wondering how you can keep your database up-to-date.

XOWA offers a solution, as it provides access to monthly updates, so that you can be certain you have access to the latest content at all times.

After downloading and loading a wiki, you can view articles the application's built-in browser. Multiple items can be opened in separate tabs and you can create bookmarks, as well as perform editing operations.

However, it should be noted that the setup procedure is not particularly user-friendly, although the app does provide detailed documentation to guide you through the process.

In conclusion, if you wish to download every Wikipedia article ever written and view it in offline mode, XOWA is the right application you need to have installed on your Mac.