Different devices and apps use different types of ebook files, which can make opening one a real problem for new digital readers. So here are some guides to help you navigate the file types with instructions about how to open your e-books on the most popular devices and apps.
MOBI E-BOOKS
Ebooks with the .mobi extension at the end of the file are Amazon Kindle specific files, which means they can only be read on Kindle apps or devices. If you shop at Amazon for your books, then this is the kind of file you want to download. Kindle offer a great free app for mobile devices and desktop devices, which you can install into any computer, tablet or phone, so it’s really easy to install their software and start reading.
You can download Kindle for PC from the Amazon website for free, and you can download the Android Kindle App from the Play Store for free.
Add a MOBI file to Kindle
To add a .mobi file to your kindle device or app, you simply need to follow the instructions listed here: Send to Kindle
EPUB E-BOOKS
E-books with the file extension of .epub are the other kind of ebook file, which every other book store uses. It’s a more generic file type that can be read in all devices and apps. So if you’re not sure about which one to choose, then the .epub file is the easier option. There are multiple devices and apps that can read EPUB files, so there are a lot of options to choose from.
If you’re looking for a free app for your PC, then Adobe Digital Editions is a free desktop application for reading your .epub files on. And if you’re looking for a free EPUB app on your phone, then Aldiko is a free app that is available on Andriod.
Add an EPUB file to iBooks
To add an EPUB file to your iPhone or iPad, you simply need to email the file to your device. Then open the email on your iOS device and Tap the attachment icon to download it to your device. You’ll see the icon turn into an iBooks one. Tap and hold on the file, and an “Open in iBooks” alert will pop up. Tap that, and your iPad or iPhone will open iBooks and then open the epub file you just sent.
Add an EPUB to Kobo
To add an EPUB file to your Kobo ereader device or app using Windows or a Mac computer, you simply need to follow this guide: Guide Kobo devices
Add an EPUB to Nook
To add an EPUB file to your Nook device or app, you simply need to follow this guide: Guide to Nook Devices and Apps