How to Open ePUB Files on Windows

BySis Julie

What is ePUB?

ePUB stands for “electronic publication” and uses the “.epub” file extension. Introduced in 2007, this format is designed for e-books and works on e-readers, computers, and smartphones. ePUB files can include text, images, tables of contents, and special fonts. They are flexible, so the text adjusts to fit the screen size, and you can change font sizes, highlight text, make notes, and bookmark pages.

Popular e-readers like the Barnes & Noble Nook can open ePUB files. However, Amazon Kindle devices do not support ePUB files directly, so they need to be converted to a format like MOBI.

How to Open ePUB Files on Windows
An fast and easy way to open ePUB files in Windows is to simply download the ePUBReader plugin extension for Chrome, Mozilla or Microsoft Edge. You can then read the ePUB file in your browser without the need of a third-party ePUB Reader program.

How to Read ePUB Files on Windows

To read ePUB files on a Windows computer, install compatible software or use a web browser with a suitable extension. Here are a few options:

  • Calibre: A free, open-source e-book reader and converter. It supports ePUB, MOBI, and other formats and lets you edit e-books and convert them to different formats.
  • Sumatra PDF: A free, open-source reader that supports ePUB, MOBI, PDF, and other formats. It’s simpler than Calibre but still effective.
  • Browser Extensions: Use extensions like EPUBReader for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge to read ePUB files directly in your browser. EpubPress is another extension that converts web pages into ePUB format for offline reading.

How to Read ePUB Files on Android and iPhone

For mobile phones, both Android and iOS have built-in apps to read ePUB files:

  • Android: Use Google Play Books to open ePUB files. Another good option is Moon+ Reader, which supports multiple formats and offers features like auto-scrolling. Apps like ReadEra and Kobo Books are also available.
  • iPhone: Use Apple Books (formerly iBooks) to read ePUB files. You’ll need iTunes to sync your ePUB files to the app. Kobo Books is another app that works on iOS and provides access to an extensive library of e-books and audiobooks.

With these tools, you can easily read ePUB files on various devices, such as a computer, Android phone, or iPhone.

How to Convert an ePUB File to MOBI or PDF?
Check our page on How to Convert ePUB Files to MOBI or PDF, if you want to view ePUB files on Amazon Kindles.

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