What Is An Ebook

What is eBook

An eBook is a digital version of a physical book. It can be read basically on anything with a screen, ranging from smartphones, tablets, personal computers and so on.

Example of an eBook formats

There are over a dozen formats in which an eBook could present itself but we’ll be listing the most popular.

Portable File Format

Of all eBook formats, this is by far the most widely popular and the most used. According to Smallpdf, there are 2.5 trillion PDFs available worldwide and 63% of which are viewed on mobile.

Epub

This is also known as the standard file format for ebooks. Unlike PDFs that come with a fixed layout across all devices, epub displays dynamically. It adapts to different screen sizes.

AZW3

Owned by Amazon and it is the standard format for Kindle ereaders. This format is locked to the kindle. The only way to read an AWZ3 file is to have it converted to one of the general formats like PDF.

Where Can You Get Ebooks For Free

Getting free eBooks to read is relatively easier than you might think. These websites offer millions of eBooks for zero payment.

What app is the best to open an eBook on a smartphone?

The one I’ve used for a very long time is the WPS Office but that’s only for PDFs. But recently I found the gold standard for reading any kind of eBook format, that’s ReadEra.