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What is a .epub file?
An .epub is an ebook. The text reflows to fit whatever screen you're reading on, unlike a PDF.
How to open a .epub file
- WindowsCalibre (free)
- WindowsMicrosoft Edge
- WindowsThorium Reader
- MacApple Books
- MacCalibre
- Phone or tabletApple Books
- Phone or tabletGoogle Play Books
- Phone or tabletMoon+ Reader
How to convert a .epub file
- Calibre converts EPUB to .mobi, .azw3 or PDF for Kindles and printing.
MIME type
When a .epub file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
application/epub+zipThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .epub.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| ePub Format | — | application/epub+zip | fmt/483 |