Basic information about BOOK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BOOK（*.BOOK or *.book）, 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 BOOK file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the BOOK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BOOK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BOOK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BOOK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BOOK file?
  • How to open a BOOK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BOOK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BOOK file?
  • How to convert BOOK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BOOK file format?


1.Detail information about BOOK file extension: BookSmart Book File

File type BookSmart Book File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Blurb Software File format XML
Description BOOK file is a BookSmart Book File developed by Blurb Software. A BOOK file is a book created by BookSmart, a free tool used to create photo books, notebooks, and planners. It contains the pages of a book, which includes text, images, and layout settings. BOOK files are saved in an XML format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BOOK files

Windows		 Blurb BookSmart

macOS		 Blurb BookSmart


2.Detail information about BOOK file extension: iBooks Author Document

File type iBooks Author Document Category Data Files
Developer Apple File format Binary
Description BOOK file is a iBooks Author Document developed by Apple.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BOOK files

macOS
 Apple iBooks Author


3.Detail information about BOOK file extension: FrameMaker Book File

File type FrameMaker Book File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description BOOK file is a FrameMaker Book File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BOOK files

Windows		 Adobe FrameMaker
Mif2Go


4.Detail information about BOOK file extension: Budget In Brief Book File

File type Budget In Brief Book File Category Data Files
Developer Budget In Brief File format XML
Description BOOK file is a Budget In Brief Book File developed by Budget In Brief.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BOOK files

Windows		 Budget In Brief
Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor



How to convert BOOK files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for BOOK files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BOOK to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BOOK to DOC BOOK to FBOK BOOK to FM BOOK to PDF
BOOK to RTF


How to convert another files to BOOK file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to BOOK file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BOOK conversion, you may use the option.

MIF to BOOK


Can't open a BOOK 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.BOOK”。

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 BOOK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BOOK 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 BOOK 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 BOOK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BOOK 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 BOOK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BOOK 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.