Utilities Windows
GoldenDict-ng
Look up words across multiple dictionaries with GoldenDict-ng, a free, open-source Windows dictionary reader supporting MDX, DSL, StarDict and other formats.
- Operating system
- Windows 10 version 1809 or later
- Architecture
- Not specified in the inspected Windows installer listing
- Download package
- EXE installer (Qt 6.10.3 build)
Requires the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime. Select the installer, not the standalone exe-only update file.
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What is GoldenDict-ng?
GoldenDict-ng brings entries from several dictionaries into one lookup window. It reads local dictionary formats including MDX, DSL, StarDict and Zim, and can also use network sources such as Wikipedia, Wiktionary and DICT servers. It suits readers and language learners who want to consult different reference sources without switching applications.
The project is a next-generation fork of GoldenDict, with full-text search, a popup lookup window and Anki integration. Its language tools include transliteration for selected languages and word stemming and spelling correction through Hunspell. The publisher's Windows screenshot shows a lookup for 'hello', with dictionary results, favorites and history alongside the article.
This entry links to the publisher's Windows EXE installer for version 26.11.0, built with Qt 6.10.3. The installation guide requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime. GoldenDict-ng is a lookup tool, not a dictionary editor: it does not modify dictionary files or convert them between formats.
What it offers
- Display lookup results from multiple dictionaries on the same page.
- Read local MDX, DSL, StarDict, Zim and other supported dictionary formats.
- Consult network dictionary sources including Wikipedia, Wiktionary and DICT servers.
- Use full-text search, popup lookup and Anki integration.
- Use transliteration for supported languages and Hunspell-based word stemming and spelling correction.
Good to know
- Does not edit dictionary files or convert dictionaries between formats; conversion requires another tool.
- The Windows build requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime.
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- GoldenDict-ng - Download ↗Retrieved
- GoldenDict-ng — Getting started ↗Retrieved
- Download & Install - GoldenDict-ng ↗Retrieved
- Dictionary Formats - GoldenDict-ng ↗Retrieved
- xiaoyifang/goldendict-ng — project README and license ↗Retrieved
- Release v26.11.0-Release.d604c1d430 ↗Retrieved
- GoldenDict-ng v26.11.0 release asset list ↗Retrieved
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