You must have the Chrome browser installed in order to use Readium. This desktop version of iBooks comes pre-installed in OS X Mavericks, so there is no need to install it separately.įor other computers, the most up-to-date program, and the one we recommend you use for your previewing, is the Readium plugin for Chrome. If you are running the latest version of OS X (Mavericks), the best program to use for reviewing your EPUB is iBooks for Mac. If you do not have a mobile device, you can use one of a few programs on your computer to view an EPUB file. If you want to test files in Google Play Books, you can use their handy file transfer option. You may need to search in subfolders or a "Documents" section of the list to find it. Look for your eBook in the device's library.Unmount/Eject the device from your computer.Drag the EPUB file into the folder from your computer.Find the correct folder and open it (this may require some trial and error). Usually these devices have a Documents or similar folder.You should see it connected as a drive in your File/Finder window. Connect your tablet or eReader to your PC or Mac using the USB cable.In general, this process will involve the following steps (or something similar): The eReaders and tablets sold by B&N and Kobo allow you to sideload an EPUB file directly to the device by connecting it to your computer and copying the file into a folder. Some eBook developers use Dropbox as a temporary location for EPUB files, and load them into iBooks (and other devices) from their Dropbox account. Alternatively, you can plug your iPad into your computer and add the EPUB to iBooks using iTunes in one of two ways: 1) choose File > Add to Library, or 2) drag the EPUB file to the Books list under On This iPad. Once iBooks is installed, you can log into your FlightDeck account in Safari on your iPad and download the EPUB file directly to iBooks from there. If you do not have iBooks installed on your iPad you can download it for free from the iTunes App Store. If you have an Apple iPad, you can view your EPUB file in a variety of apps, but the most important app is Apple's iBooks.
This allows you to see what your readers will see when they purchase your eBook. Reviewing and testing your EPUB file is an important process, and we highly recommend you look at the file on the actual devices sold by your target retailers, not just in emulators or desktop apps. We will also share some thoughts on loading eBook files into Kindle devices.ĮPUB is the industry standard eBook format, so it is supported in many devices and software applications (collectively known as "reading systems"). In the guide below you will find instructions on loading EPUB files into various readers, including special instructions on viewing fixed layout files. We encourage you to load your EPUB files into all of the reading systems you are targeting.
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