Since an e-book is a book in a digital form, it can exist in different formats. For this reason, there are many e-book formats that appear in the e-book world. These are some popular e-book formats.
1. Mobipocket/.prc/.mobi - is now owned by Amazon. It is available to be read on several devices. Features: can be used on any PC or mobile device. Includes bookmarks, table of contents, and more.
2. Microsoft Reader/ .lit - Microsoft's e-book format which is readable on several types of devices.
2. Microsoft Reader/ .lit - Microsoft's e-book format which is readable on several types of devices. Features: clear type display technology, book-like reading environment, bookmarks and annotations.
3. eReader/ .pdb - originally developed by Palm. Or in other words, it is a program for viewing Palm Digital Media electronic books.Features: can be used on many popular mobile devices. Includes bookmarks, table of contents, and more.
4. PDF/ .pdf - is widely available and readable on several types of devices.Features: Windows, Mac, device compatible. Bookmarks, single or double page view. Zoom in on pages.
5. EPUB/ .epub - is created by the IDPF (The International Digital Publishing Forum). Features: Windows, Mac, device compatible. Bookmarks, single or double page view. Zoom in on pages.
Ref: http://www.ebookmall.com/choose-format/
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Hey Nattee, Thanks for posting this on your blog, I did not know that there were different formats of ebooks. Do ebook readers such as Kindles only read mobipocket or could they read other formats also?
ReplyDeleteHi Nattee:
ReplyDeleteThe two e-book formats that I usually order my online books in are Adobe PDF and Microsoft Reader. Adobe now also has a digital edition which I do not like because you sometimes have to give a code to open the document. That is such an annoyance at times. Thank you listing the various e-book formats. This information is very useful.
Nattee,
ReplyDeleteThank you for provided this topic. It is really useful. I used to create E-book before and I wanna share with my collegue but she couldn't open it because her computer doesn't have that program. My favourite E-book format is .pdf because it is widely available and readable on several types of devices. How great that I can open it in my mobile. :)
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ReplyDeleteMany format can be read in Microsoft Word and people think they need special reader
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