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Basic information about EPUB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EPUB（*.EPUB or *.epub）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the EPUB file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the EPUB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EPUB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EPUB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EPUB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EPUB file?
  • How to open a EPUB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EPUB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EPUB file?
  • How to convert EPUB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EPUB file format?


1.Detail information about EPUB file extension: Open eBook File

File type Open eBook File Category eBook Files
Developer IDPF File format Zip
Description EPUB file is a Open eBook File developed by IDPF. An EPUB file is a digital ebook saved in the EPUB format, an open XML-based format for digital books and publications. It provides a standard digital publication format for publishers and consumers. EPUB files can be viewed with supporting software programs and hardware devices, such as the Sony Reader and Barnes & Noble Nook.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EPUB files

Windows		 Adobe Digital Editions
Calibre
Geometer Plus FBReader
Comic Book Reader
Icecream Ebook Reader
Microsoft Edge
Adobe InDesign
Hamster Free eBook Converter
Nook
QuarkXPress
Sigil
Sony Reader

macOS		 Apple Pages
Adobe Digital Editions
Calibre
Geometer Plus FBReader
Apple iBooks
Sixty Four Kitabu
Ehon
Nook
Sony Reader

Linux		 Calibre
Geometer Plus FBReader
KDE Okular

Android		 File Viewer for Android
Sony Reader
Geometer Plus FBReader
Google Play Books
OverDrive Media Console for Android
Sony Reader for Android

iOS		 Apple iBooks
Apple Pages
OverDrive Media Console for iPhone
Stanza



How to convert EPUB files to another file format?

There are 35 records in our database eligible for EPUB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EPUB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

EPUB to AZW EPUB to AZW1 EPUB to AZW2 EPUB to AZW3
EPUB to BKK EPUB to CBR EPUB to DOC EPUB to DOCX
EPUB to FB2 EPUB to HTML EPUB to HTMLZ EPUB to IBOOK
EPUB to IBOOKS EPUB to IND EPUB to INDD EPUB to KF8
EPUB to KML EPUB to LIT EPUB to LRF EPUB to MOBI
EPUB to MP3 EPUB to MP4 EPUB to OGG EPUB to PAGES
EPUB to PDF EPUB to PMLZ EPUB to PRC EPUB to PUB
EPUB to QXB EPUB to QXD EPUB to RB EPUB to RTF
EPUB to TXT EPUB to WAV EPUB to WMA


How to convert another files to EPUB file format?

There are 57 records in our database eligible for another files to EPUB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EPUB conversion, you may use the option.

RTF to EPUB TXT to EPUB CBR to EPUB PDF to EPUB
RB to EPUB HTMLZ to EPUB TPZ to EPUB INDD to EPUB
IND to EPUB PMLZ to EPUB CBZ to EPUB MOBI to EPUB
DOCX to EPUB HTML to EPUB LIT to EPUB ACSM to EPUB
FB2 to EPUB PAGES to EPUB POBI to EPUB WRI to EPUB
AZW3 to EPUB LRF to EPUB HTM to EPUB DOC to EPUB
IBOOK to EPUB MPUB to EPUB IBA to EPUB MBP to EPUB
MBS to EPUB OPF to EPUB A$V to EPUB AZW to EPUB
IBOOKS to EPUB PDG to EPUB JPG to EPUB AZW3F to EPUB
EMBP to EPUB RAR to EPUB ASV to EPUB PNG to EPUB
PDB to EPUB APK to EPUB AWZ3 to EPUB NBF to EPUB
WEBZ to EPUB VBK to EPUB QXP to EPUB ODM to EPUB
XDOC to EPUB P2BP to EPUB ODF to EPUB TR3 to EPUB
TR to EPUB FB2 to ePUB AEH to EPUB QCD to EPUB
QCT to EPUB


Can't open a EPUB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.EPUB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the EPUB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EPUB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of EPUB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a EPUB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EPUB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a EPUB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the EPUB file is damaged.
  • Whether the EPUB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the EPUB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the EPUB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the EPUB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a EPUB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a EPUB file.

If the EPUB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.