Sigil 2.4 released with new features, enhancements, and bug fixes for editing EPUB ebooks

Sigil has announced the release of version 2.4.0, introducing several new features, improvements, and bug fixes for its cross-platform ebook creation and editing software. Noteworthy additions in this update include a GetInfo dialog and right-click menu for XHTML files, providing file-specific information such as word count without the need for reports. The update also allows for multiple semantics per XHTML file, aligning with EPUB specifications. Enhancements to the Sigil Well-Formed check now better identify errors related to missing attribute quotes.

The software now utilizes Qt 6.7.3 and PySide6 for macOS and Windows builds, with updated documentation for building from sources on Linux. Additionally, support for virtual Python environments on Windows and Linux has been implemented. The Replacement Chooser dialog now features checkboxes for replacements, eliminating the need for deletes. Debugging with Visual Studio IDE has been simplified, and improvements to the Sigil logos and installer for Windows have been made, including compatibility with Windows ARM64. This release also encompasses various other enhancements and bug fixes.