LanguageEPUB
Open Publication structure e-book
File type: Document file, E-book file
The file extension epub is used by e-books in Open Publication structure eBook format. Since 2007, the EPUB format has been regarded as an international standard. It is generally used for text-centric books or other publications.
What is epub file?
File type category:
Document file
E-book file
Date updated: January 3, 2025
The epub file extension is exclusively related to the Open Publication structure eBook file format.
What is epub ebook format?
Open eBook is an e-book file format based on XML language and defined by the Open Publication Structure specification. It is purely designed for reflowable digital books and publications.
Generally, the EPUB file format combines three open standards: the IDPF-defined Open Publication Structure (OPS), Open Packaging Format (OPF), and Open Container Format (OCF).
EPUB offers publishers the means to create and send a single digital publication file through distribution. At the same time, it offers end users and consumers interoperability between software and hardware for unencrypted reflowable digital publications.
Epub is a common file format for digital books today. There are plenty of e-book services and stores, software readers, and epub converters for all platforms and devices.
How to open epub file?
To open and read epub formatted files, you need an ebook-reader app like those available on tablets or e-readers like the Kindle or Nook.
The *.epub files are widely supported by many ebook readers software that are available across many platforms for both computers or hand-held devices.
How to convert epub file?
As EPUB is somewhat of a standard for ebooks today, there is plenty of ebook converters that can help you with conversion to other document file formats. See suggested conversions or software below.
Suggested software to open epub file:
Associated software actions with the epub file
Software applications that can open epub files:
Adobe Digital Editions (Microsoft Windows)
Sigil (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign (Microsoft Windows)
QuarkXPress (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
QuarkXPress for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Sigil for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Adobe Digital Editions (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit epub files:
Sigil (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign (Microsoft Windows)
QuarkXPress (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
QuarkXPress for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Sigil for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software capable of saving epub files:
Sigil (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign (Microsoft Windows)
QuarkXPress (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
QuarkXPress for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Sigil for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Programs for viewing epub files:
FBReader (Microsoft Windows)
Calibre (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Digital Editions (Microsoft Windows)
Nook for PC (Microsoft Windows)
Cool Reader (Microsoft Windows)
Sony Reader for PC (Microsoft Windows)
iBooks for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Nook for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Calibre for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
FBReader for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Sony Reader for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Calibre for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Okular (Linux/Unix)
FBReader for Linux (Linux/Unix)
eCub (Multiplatform)
Adobe Digital Editions (Multiplatform)
iBooks for iOS (Apple iOS)
Stanza (Apple iOS)
Apabi Reader (Apple iOS)
OverDrive Media Console for iPhone (Apple iOS)
OverDrive Media Console for Android (Google Android)
Sony Reader for Android (Google Android)
Software apps that create epub files:
Sigil (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign (Microsoft Windows)
QuarkXPress (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
QuarkXPress for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Sigil for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
eCub (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert epub files:
Calibre (Microsoft Windows)
Hamster Free eBook Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Epubor Ultimate Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Calibre for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Epubor Ultimate Converter for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Calibre for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Software apps that import epub files:
iBooks Author (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software apps that export epub files:
Adobe Digital Editions (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe InDesign (Microsoft Windows)
QuarkXPress (Microsoft Windows)
Scribus (Microsoft Windows)
Comic book archive to EPUB converter (Microsoft Windows)
Kindle Comic Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Ulysses (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Fb2Epub for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Text2Epub (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Adobe InDesign for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
QuarkXPress for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Vellum (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Adobe Digital Editions (Multiplatform)
FB2 to ePUB (On-line services)
Fb2Epub for iOS (Apple iOS)