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# XTC/XTCH Library
XTC ebook format support for CrossPoint Reader.
## Supported Formats
| Format | Extension | Description |
|--------|-----------|----------------------------------------------|
| XTC | `.xtc` | Container with XTG pages (1-bit monochrome) |
| XTCH | `.xtch` | Container with XTH pages (2-bit grayscale) |
## Format Overview
XTC/XTCH are container formats designed for ESP32 e-paper displays. They store pre-rendered bitmap pages optimized for the XTeink X4 e-reader (480x800 resolution).
### Container Structure (XTC/XTCH)
- 56-byte header with metadata offsets
- Optional metadata (title, author, etc.)
- Page index table (16 bytes per page)
- Page data (XTG or XTH format)
### Page Formats
#### XTG (1-bit monochrome)
- Row-major storage, 8 pixels per byte
- MSB first (bit 7 = leftmost pixel)
- 0 = Black, 1 = White
#### XTH (2-bit grayscale)
- Two bit planes stored sequentially
- Column-major order (right to left)
- 8 vertical pixels per byte
- Grayscale: 0=White, 1=Dark Grey, 2=Light Grey, 3=Black
## Reference
Original format info: <https://gist.github.com/CrazyCoder/b125f26d6987c0620058249f59f1327d>