EPUB or commonly known as open e book file- is a digital format of books, which is used in such cases, where the main content of the document is in the form of text. This (EPUB) gives a possibility for publishers to release the publication in one single file, wherein it ensures compatibility of floating layout with the software and hardware of the program.
| Format introduction | EPUB is an e-book file format that uses the ".epub" file extension. The term is short for electronic publication and is sometimes styled ePub. EPUB is supported by many e-readers, and compatible software is available for most smartphones, tablets, and computers. EPUB is a technical standard published by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF). It became an official standard of the IDPF in September 2007, superseding the older Open eBook standard. |
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| Technical details | EPUB is the most widely supported vendor-independent XML-based (as opposed to PDF) e-book format; that is, it is supported by the largest number of hardware readers. |
| File extension | .epub |
| MIME | application/epub+zip |
| Developed by | International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) |
| Type of format | e-book file format |
| Associated programs | Adobe Digital Editions, Aldiko, AZARDI, Bluefire Reader, calibre, Microsoft Edge, EPUBReader, FBReader, Google Play Books, iBooks, Kitabu, Kobo, Lektz Readers, Lucifox, Okular, Readium, Snapplify, STDU Viewer, Sumatra PDF |
| Wiki | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPUB |