EPUB Frequently Asked Questions
What is EPUB file?
The EPUB (electronic publication) file format is an electronic book format with the extension .EPUB. It is possible to download EPUB files and read them on smartphones, tablets, electronic readers or computers.
How can I open EPUB file?
One way to open an EPUB file is to use Microsoft Edge, which is a browser preinstalled in Microsoft Windows. To do so, simply double-click on an EPUB file and then scroll as necessary. Or you can use one of the following packages to open it:
- Caliber: Caliber is a program
that allows you to open and collect EPUB files, having the benefit that
you can create and access a library of EPUB files within the same
program. Caliber is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Sumatra: Simple
application whose initial function is that of a PDF viewer, however, it
has other reading formats such as EPUB, MOBI, CBZ and CBR. This
application is only compatible with Windows computers.
- Freda:
It is a free program for Windows with ads, which allows us to read books
in EPUB format. Freda is an EPUB reader for Windows 10 that you can
download from the Microsoft online store.
- Google Play Book: EPUB
reader (among other formats) available for Android devices, however, any
computer with a browser can access the web service provided by the
application, with the Google user account.
Are EPUB files binary?
EPUB files are compressed XHTML files. It means that EPUB file is binary but it can be decompressed and converted into textual XHTML form. In this form it can be read and modified by any text editor.