tlReader - Free Reader for TLex, tlTerm and tlDatabase Files
tlReader is a free, professional reader application for viewing TLex dictionary files, tlTerm terminology databases and tlDatabase files on Windows and macOS.
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If you already have the TLex Suite installed, you do not need to install tlReader separately.
What tlReader is for
tlReader is designed for teams and end users who need dependable access to dictionary, terminology and structured language data without requiring a full editing installation. It is well suited for in-house reference use, review workflows, terminology distribution, classroom environments and client-side access to published data files.
Key features
• Free desktop reader for TLex, tlTerm and tlDatabase data files
• Available for both Windows and macOS
• Useful for dictionary consultation, terminology lookup and internal reference access
• Supports multilingual workflows and Unicode-based language data
• Scales well for working with large lexical, terminology and structured reference datasets
• Can be used to access many other kinds of structured language and reference data beyond standard dictionaries and termbases
• Suitable for wider distribution inside organisations that want read-only access to lexical or terminology resources
Part of the TshwaneDJe platform
tlReader forms part of the broader TshwaneDJe software ecosystem used by publishers, universities, government bodies and language-focused organisations. It provides a lightweight way to distribute and consult data created with TLex, tlTerm and related tools, while keeping a familiar user experience across the platform.
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tlTerm and TLex are currently in use by many individuals and organisations worldwide, including Oxford University Press, Macmillan, Van Dale Lexicografie, Pearson, Longman, the South African National Lexicography Units, the Department of Arts and Culture, the Spanish Royal National Academy of Medicine, Grupo ClarÃn in Argentina, the South African Police Service, the Department of Arts and Culture (South Africa), the Welsh Language Board, and the Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature.
We also offer support, training, consulting and custom development services for all aspects of the lexicography or terminology management process - both technical and linguistic - as well as data importers for loading existing data, or publishing of terminology databases and dictionaries electronically or online. Contact us for more information.
Pronunciation: tlReader is pronounced "tee ell reader".