EPUB (Electronic Publication) is an open e-book file format designed for reflowable digital publications. Based on HTML and XML standards, it allows responsive text and multimedia content that adapts seamlessly across different reading devices. The format supports embedded fonts, images, and interactive elements, packaged in a compressed ZIP archive with specific structural requirements for digital publishing.
Highly adaptable, supports responsive design, open standard, device-independent, enables text reflow, compact file size, supports multimedia, accessible for screen readers, and allows digital rights management integration.
Complex creation process, potential formatting inconsistencies across devices, limited advanced layout control, requires specialized software for editing, and may have compatibility issues with older e-reader versions.
EPUB is widely used for digital books, academic textbooks, technical manuals, magazines, and professional publications. E-readers, tablets, smartphones, and digital libraries leverage this format for cross-platform compatibility. Publishing platforms like Apple Books, Google Play Books, and many academic repositories prefer EPUB for its flexibility and standardization.