EPUB
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for EPUB, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An open standard file format for digital books, in which the text reflows to fit whatever screen it is being read on, so that page breaks and line lengths change with the device and the chosen type size.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun technical, computing
An open standard file format for digital books, in which the text reflows to fit whatever screen it is being read on, so that page breaks and line lengths change with the device and the chosen type size.
“The library lends most of its titles as EPUB files that open in almost any reading app.”
2. noun technical, computing
A single file saved in that format, usually with the extension .epub, containing a book's text, styling and images bundled together in one compressed package.
“The download gave me an EPUB and a PDF of the same guide.”
How to use EPUB
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Technical but widely understood by readers and authors. Usually written in capitals; the file extension is lower case (.epub).
Etymology
A shortening of electronic publication.
Full origin of EPUB →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between EPUB and PDF?
A PDF holds a fixed page layout, so every line and page break stays exactly where the designer put it, whatever you read it on. An EPUB reflows instead: the text rearranges itself to suit the screen and the font size you pick. That makes EPUB more comfortable on a phone or e-reader, while PDF is better when the exact look of a page matters.
Can I read an EPUB on a Kindle?
Modern Kindle software accepts EPUB files sent through Amazon's own delivery service, which converts them into Amazon's internal format on arrival. Older devices and some workflows may need the file converting first with separate software.
Is EPUB owned by a company?
No. EPUB is an open standard, developed by the International Digital Publishing Forum and now maintained by the World Wide Web Consortium. Anyone may implement it without paying a licence fee, which is why so many unrelated reading apps support it.