EPUB

Electronic Publication

A popular and widely used digital eBook format. It is designed to provide a standard and open format for eBooks, making it easier for publishers and authors to create and distribute digital books that can be read on various eReaders, tablets, and other digital devices. Here are some key features of EPUB:

1. Open Standard: EPUB is an open and free standard maintained by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), now part of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This open nature ensures that EPUB books are compatible with a wide range of devices and software.
2. Reflowable Text: EPUB eBooks use reflowable text, which means the text can adapt to different screen sizes and orientations. This makes them readable on a variety of devices without losing formatting or readability.
3. Support for Multimedia: EPUB supports multimedia elements such as images, audio, and video, allowing for more interactive and engaging eBooks.
4. Table of Contents and Navigation: EPUB books typically include a table of contents and navigation features, making it easy for readers to jump between sections and chapters.
5. Text Customization: Readers can often customize the font size, style, and background color, making EPUB books accessible to a wide range of readers.
6. Digital Rights Management (DRM): While EPUB is an open format, DRM can be applied to restrict access to and copying of certain eBooks, depending on the publisher’s or author’s choice.

EPUB files have the .epub file extension, and they can be read on a variety of devices and eReader software, including dedicated eReaders like the Amazon Kindle, tablet devices, smartphones, and desktop computers. Many libraries and eBook retailers distribute books in the EPUB format, making it a popular choice for digital publishing.

• Abbreviation: EPUB