Ebook file types

TXT is just like it sounds, a file that only supports text. While it is not a flashy Ebook format, if you are looking at simply formatting your book of words without pictures to be read on an Ereader, TXT will do the job for most of the Ereaders.

PDFs are a commonly used file that can contain a variety of text, and graphics but does not flow or change on Ereader devices. PDFs are used in a variety of ways, not just for Ebooks, but it is an option if you want your pages fixed and read just like they would be printed. If your book is not already in the Ebook format you have chosen, then go directly to the online book retailers to see their specific resources and tips for the format you are planning on uploading to their site before you get started.

Retailers want the content on their site to be well-formatted and easily read, so they will include tips for formatting for their site. Kindle published Ebook Manuscript formatting guide to help their author submissions go smoother.

Once you have made the necessary adjustments, you can download your document into the format you need from Google Docs. If you are using Microsoft Word to write, go to Save As and select the appropriate file type from there. Take your time, find the right format for your book to look its best and then enjoy the thrill of reading your self-published book electronically through an online retailer.

Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Home About Articles Contact Shop. There are conversion softwares, such as Calibre, that reformat PDF to display better on ebook readers.

RTF: Stands for Rich Texture Format; one of the most widely interchangeable ebook formats and supported by most ebook readers and word processors. RTF retains special characters and text formatting. TXT: Plain text files don't retain special characters or formatting; basic notepad style. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, but most believe a more apt definition would be Digital Restrictions Management, because DRM restricts consumers' access to all forms of purchased digital media, ebooks especially.

There are varying levels of DRM protection applied to ebooks. The restrictions may limit copying, printing, modifying, sharing, or even using a text-to-speech feature to read an ebook aloud. The specific levels of DRM are determined by publishers and distributors. For example, if you own a Kindle and purchase a DRM protected ebook from their online store, you cannot transfer that ebook to your daughter's Sony Reader to read at school.

You can, however, transfer that ebook to another Kindle under the same account, with up to six Kindles per account. Each publisher and platform has their own style for content. If there are print sources that are highly relevant in your field, their methods of presenting information can be valuable, too. Keep an eye on your web analytics and experiment with different approaches to text, visuals, videos, and data.

Odds are good there are already high-traffic ebooks in your niche. A competitor research tool like Spyfu can help you pinpoint sites that attract plenty of ebook downloads. Ebooks are usually accessible with a simple signup, so you can analyze successful ebook formats in detail.

They leverage the prestige of print-style formatting, conveying a lot of nuanced information. EPUB is the most widely supported, vendor independent, format. EPUB documents can be read with most vendor associated readers such as the Nook or Sony Reader as well as with independent readers such as Bluefire.

The Kindle, however, can not read. PDFs are available for many books and resources, especially those available through the Library. Closed Standard File Types Are proprietary Can often only be read by one type of reader e-books ordered on Amazon can only be read on Kindle readers and apps, for example. Include Amazon's.