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The ePub Format

The ePub format is for:

  • [amazon_link id=”B0047DVWLW” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]iPad[/amazon_link] (Apple)
  • Nook (Barnes & Noble)
  • Kobo
  • [amazon_link id=”B005MIZKW8″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Sony Reader[/amazon_link]
  • and many other ebook readers

This is the most widely used ebook format. Mobile devices can read ePub files using apps, but ePubs must be converted to be read on the Kindle.

 

The Kindle/Mobipocket Format

The Mobipocket format is for:

  • [amazon_link id=”B0051QVESA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Kindle[/amazon_link], [amazon_link id=”B0051VVOB2″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Kindle Fire[/amazon_link] (Amazon)
  • iPads and many other mobile devices can read Mobipocket files using apps.


The PDF Format

Short for Portable Document File, the PDF format is for:

  • Any computer or mobile device equipped with the free Adobe Reader.

PDF files use the original typefaces, retaining more of the character of the print book design. Adobe Reader can also reflow and resize the text although the results can be mixed.

 

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