EPUB File Extension

EPUB file extension is created by IDPF, also known as Open eBook File. EPUB has been classified as eBook Files. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open EPUB files in Calibre program.

Open eBook File Type

What is a EPUB File Type?

The EPUB format is based on three open standards, all maintained by l'International Digital Publishing Forum.

Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection is included in many commercial e-books. You can only open these files on devices that are allowed to view the eBook.

Free online EPUB Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .EPUB (Open eBook File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to EPUB, merge, split and compare the EPUB files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

EPUB Converter

Open EPUB

Edit EPUB

Compare EPUB Files

Merge EPUB Files

Split EPUB Files

EPUB Metadata Viewer

EPUB Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Open eBook File .EPUB File Extensions while opening the .EPUB files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open EPUB Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Open eBook File on your system such as Calibre.
2. Associate default Calibre Calibre program for *.epub (Open eBook File) files.
   
   

   Associate EPUB Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.EPUB (e.g example.epub) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Calibre Calibre program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .epub files.
   
   

   Associate EPUB Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.EPUB (e.g example.epub) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Calibre Calibre program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Calibre extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related EPUB File Extensions

EPUB default file extension is .EPUB and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for EPUB File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the EPUB files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open EPUB File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	Calibre 3 for Windows	Open Source	Calibre
	Cool Reader 3 for Windows	Open Source	Cool Reader
	Adobe Digital Editions 4 for Windows	Freeware	Adobe
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Geometer Plus FBReader 0.12 for Windows	Freeware	Geometer Plus
	KDE Okular .19 for Windows	Open Source	KDE
	Kofax OmniPage ULTIMATE 19 for Windows	Commercial	Kofax
	Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Windows	Freeware	Apowersoft
	Adobe RoboHelp 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	U.S. Department of Energy EnergyPlus 000 for Windows	Free	U.S. Department of Energy EnergyPlus

Open EPUB File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Books 1 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Calibre 3 for MacOs	Open Source	Calibre
	Cool Reader 3 for MacOs	Open Source	Cool Reader
	Adobe Digital Editions 4 for MacOs	Freeware	Adobe
	Microsoft Edge 80 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft
	Geometer Plus FBReader 0.12 for MacOs	Freeware	Geometer Plus
	KDE Okular .19 for MacOs	Open Source	KDE
	Adobe RoboHelp 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe

Open EPUB file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Calibre 3 for Linux	Open Source	Calibre
	Cool Reader 3 for Linux	Open Source	Cool Reader
	Geometer Plus FBReader 0.12 for Linux	Freeware	Geometer Plus
	KDE Okular .19 for Linux	Open Source	KDE

Open EPUB file on Web

Open EPUB file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Books 1 for iOS	Bundled	Apple
	Adobe Digital Editions 4 for iOS	Freeware	Adobe
	Microsoft Edge 80 for iOS	Bundled	Microsoft
	Geometer Plus FBReader 0.12 for iOS	Freeware	Geometer Plus

Open EPUB file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Cool Reader 3 for Android	Open Source	Cool Reader
	Adobe Digital Editions 4 for Android	Freeware	Adobe
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Android	Bundled	Microsoft
	Geometer Plus FBReader 0.12 for Android	Freeware	Geometer Plus
	Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Android	Freeware	Apowersoft

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About EPUB - Open eBook File

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