illusions

illusions

Vertical-writing novel editor for Japanese — free on Mac/Windows/Linux/iOS

Free - Free to download and use on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad (no paid tier listed).

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About illusions

illusions is a free writing app tailored for Japanese novelists that supports true vertical (縦書き) composition across Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad. It provides proofreading tools, typography features (ruby, 縦中横), split views, autosave/version history, and exports to PDF, DOCX, EPUB and HTML — enabling drafting, typesetting and publishing from a single app.

Key Features

  • Native vertical writing (縦書き) and easy switching with horizontal layout
  • Export to PDF, DOCX, EPUB and HTML with typographic controls
  • Proofreading tools, user dictionary, and read-aloud for revision
  • Typography support: ruby, 縦中横, custom composition and layout
  • Autosave, version history and split/synchronized editor views

Who is this for?

Japanese-language novelists and fiction writers who need true vertical-layout writing, typography and export tools.

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