How to Open EPUB Files on Windows
We’ll show you 5 different ways
Microsoft Edge used to allow you to read your favorite eBooks directly in the browser. Microsoft made opening EPUB files possible through the Windows 10 Creators Update, which brought a slew of features including EPUB file format support.
Adding EPUB support to Edge was a strategic decision because Microsoft sold eBooks in the Microsoft Store app. In July 2019, once Microsoft removed eBooks entirely, they also ended support for EPUB files, which means you can no longer open eBooks with the .epub file extension with Microsoft Edge.
Fortunately, you can open EPUB files on Windows using an application that supports them, convert the EPUB files to other supported file formats, and then read them on your PC.
How to Open EPUB Files on Windows
You can open EPUB files in mosteBook readers, but if you want to open the files on your Windows PC, this guide will show you five different ways to do that.
Microsoft has a list of free and premium,recommended third-party .ePub appsthat open EPUB files. Also, you can use other free programs such as Calibre, Adobe Digital Editions, or the simplerEPUB File Reader.
Calibreis a free eBook manager that:
Here’s how you can use Calibre to open EPUB files on Windows.
Adobe Digital Editionsis a free program that helps you:
If you use Chrome or Firefox, you can get an extension or add-ons likeSimple EPUB Readeror theEPUBReaderthat let you read EPUB files in the browser.
Google Play Booksis an online bookstore that contains collections of textbooks, bestsellers, classics, and new book releases. You can use the app on your mobile device or a web reader app for Chrome on your Windows PC.
You can upload the EPUB file to your Google account and open it usingGoogle Play Booksin a few quick steps.
Note: Any books you add to Google Play Books are visible to you alone, meaning no one can view or open them. Plus, you can’t customize the book covers.
If you don’t want to open EPUB files on Windows using third-party software, you can rename the file from .ePub to .zip and open it with a file compression program like7-Zip.
You can also use an online tool likeezyZipto convert the ePub file to a .zip file.
Then, use 7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, or your preferred file compression program toextract the contentsof the file, which are in HTML format. (See thedifferences between the many archived compressed file formats).
You can also convert an EPUB file into a PDF and open it on your PC. Some programs that can convert EPUB to PDF or othereBook readingformats includeCalibre, Zamzar, and Online eBook Converter.
Note:You cannot transfer or convert eBooks withDRM protectioninto other file formats.
Read Digital Books on Your PC
Whether you downloaded or received a file in EPUB format, knowing how to open it on Windows will save you time and a whole lot of frustration.
Do you have a tip or trick that helps you open EPUB files on Windows? Tell us about it in the comments section.
Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio
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