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e-codices

by text & bytes LLC

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  • Released
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  • March 15, 2013
  • June 19, 2026

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Explore over 1,000 digitized medieval manuscripts with high-resolution images. Bookmark, download, and view historical documents offline, complete with scholarly descriptions.

✓Browse over 1,000 digitized manuscripts
✓View over 450,000 high-resolution pages
✓Bookmark favorite manuscripts
✓Download manuscripts for offline viewing
✓Access scholarly manuscript descriptions
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What's New in e

3.0.0

June 19, 2026

A complete rewrite of e-codices for modern iOS and iPadOS. This version adds a new manuscript viewer, improved browsing and search, bookmarks, reading progress, offline downloads, iPad support, and a refreshed interface for exploring the Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland.

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Found Family Name

Searched family name, turned up dozens of results.
Truly awesome collection.
BleikrBleikr

Beautiful resource!

The Swiss libraries have done a huge service in digitizing and making manuscripts available through e-codices. Maybe they can encourage the Ambrosian Library to do something similar!
HR3HR3

Can't read

This is a vast callection, but I can't read any thing. The image quality is horrable.

Please fix it. I so much want to use this app.

Un-installing for now.
ÁrleahtÁrleaht

A wonderful collection of medieval manuscripts

Easy to use, easy to browse, very beneficial for textual comparisons.
Fra SoheiFra Sohei

Amazing

These are utterly beautiful to behold. Thank you for making these wondrous works of art available.
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FAQ

What is e-codices?

e-codices is the Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland, offering access to over 1,000 fully digitized medieval manuscripts. Users can browse high-resolution images and access scholarly descriptions of these historical documents.

Can I view manuscripts offline with e-codices?

Yes, e-codices allows you to download manuscripts and view them offline on your iPhone and iPad. This feature is ideal for users who may have limited internet access.

What kind of content can I find in e-codices?

e-codices provides access to over 1,000 medieval manuscripts, totaling more than 450,000 pages. The content includes scholarly manuscript descriptions from official catalogs.

Is e-codices suitable for academic research?

Absolutely. e-codices is designed for researchers and students, offering high-resolution images and detailed scholarly descriptions of medieval manuscripts, making it a valuable tool for academic study.

What devices are compatible with e-codices?

e-codices is available for iPhone and iPad, allowing users to explore digitized manuscripts on their mobile Apple devices.

How often is e-codices updated?

The latest version of e-codices is 2.0.3, which was last updated on September 9, 2020. While the app itself may not receive frequent updates, the collection of digitized manuscripts continues to grow.

What is the age rating for e-codices?

e-codices has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 9 and older, making it accessible for a wide range of students and enthusiasts.

Does e-codices offer any certifications or courses?

e-codices focuses on providing access to digitized manuscripts and their descriptions. It does not offer formal certifications or educational courses directly through the app.