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eBooks
The term eBook refers to an electronic version of a printed book. eBooks can be read on a variety of devices in addition to eReader software on devices such as mobile phones and personal computers. The most important consideration when purchasing an eBook is what device you intend to purchase the eBook for. eBooks in ePUB and PDF format may be read on several eReader devices (Sony Reader, B&N Nook for example). The Amazon Kindle uses the MobiPocket file format.
eReader devices are hardware devices that function primarily to display eBooks.
eReader software is a program that allows the reading of eBooks (or non-native eBook formats) on additional hardware devices, such as personal computers or mobile phones. An example of eReader software is the free iBooks app which is designed to read ePUB format books on Apple devices. PDFs are not optimized for small screens, so the reading experience on handhelds may be inferior to the experience with ePUB. For more information see our eReader Software Guide in the FAQ section.
The eBook format you choose must be compatible with your eReader device or the eReader software you wish to use. For more information see our eReader Hardware Guide in the FAQ section.
eBook formats
PDF eBook - is a web optimized PDF that has a static layout with set page breaks. This file format is best viewed using a larger device such as a computer because the file does not reflow to fit the screen. The PDF eBook can be read using Adobe Reader, which comes standard on most computers.
ePub eBook - is a reflowable format that will adjust automatically to fit your screen. ePub files can be read on most devices.
Mobipocket - is a reflowable format that will adjust automatically to fit your screen. The Mobipocket file can be loaded to a Kindle device or be read using Kindle Previewer on your computer or the Kindle app on your iPad.
The eBook format you choose must be compatible with your computer, handheld device, or eReader operating system, and the reader software you use.
Reader Apps Compatible with iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod®touch
iBooks - Is a free app compatible with iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod®touch that supports both PDF and ePub formats.
Adobe Digital Editions - Is a free app compatible with iPad® that supports both PDF and ePub formats.
Bluefire Reader - Is a free app compatible with iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod®touch that supports both PDF and ePub formats.
Reader Apps Compatible with Android
Aldiko - Is a free app compatible with and Android device that supports both PDF and ePub formats.
Bluefire Reader - Is a free app compatible with an Android device that supports both PDF and ePub formats.
eBook Formats
PDF - Is readable offline on computers and handheld devices using Adobe Reader (download for free). PDF can also be read by many web browsers with Adobe add-ins.
ePUB and PDF - Are readable on computers and handheld devices using Adobe Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader, iBooks or Aldiko.
MobiPocket - Is readable offline on computers using Kindle Previewer or on an iPad using the Kindle app. The MobiPocket file can also be loaded onto your Kindle device.
Offline content may also be read using any eReader compatible device, see eReader Device Hardware Guide.
*This chart is not all inclusive. Additional formats may be supported and additional reading devices are available.
eBooks in ePub format may be read on several dedicated mobile reading devices (Sony Reader, B&N Nook for example). The Amazon Kindle uses the MobiPocket file format.
Click here for a detailed list of eBook PDF and ePub supported devices.
For more information on what software is required to view your purchased book on a computer, eReader, or handheld device see our eReader Software Guide.