2ePub (web based text to ePub converter)
online-convert (web based format converter)
If you have a plain-text interface, or HTML, try one of the converters listed below to change it into EPUB format. EPUB is the most compatible format, and can be read by most devices.
If you are using the academic e-collections at Cheng Library, you'll notice that your download option is usually PDF. Good news! PDF can be read in iPads, Nooks, Kobos, Sony Readers and Kindles.
Publishers and writers have many options when it comes to choosing a format for publication. Below is a small list of popular ebook formats.
SOFTWARE
Adobe® Digital Editions software offers an engaging way to view and manage eBooks and other digital publications.
Bluefire Reader is a free ereader app for PDF and EPUB content. Can be used by iPad and iPhone users to download titles from Ebooks @ Ebscohost.
· Calibre
Calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books.
Amazon’s Kindle App is freely available for most PCs and mobile devices.
Microsoft Reader is a free, downloadable software application that allows you to read eBooks on Windows-based devices you may already own.
· Nook App
Barnes and Noble's Nook app is freely available for PC, Mac and most mobile devices.
· Send to Kindle extension for Chrome
Send to Kindle is a Browser extension for Kindle owners who prefer reading web content on their devices. It’s designed to offer a quick way for pushing web content to Kindle, so you can read articles or news later on your device.
· SIGIL - A WYSIWYG ebook editor
Takes personal documents and puts them into Ereaders
Amazon's propietary DRM restricted format. It is based on the Mobipocket standard, with its own DRM formatting. Ebooks brought on the Kindle over its wireless system called Whispernet.
· epub
An open e-book standard created by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF). It features reflowable text, inline images and the ability to use Digital Rights Management (DRM) such as Adobe Digital Editions. Google E-Books use epub. The EPUB form can be read by many e-reader devices, such as, Kobo eReader, iBooks, Nook, Sony Reader and more. This is the most compatible format.
A document sharing format created in the early 90s by Adobe Systems. It is best for highly formatted content and has the ability to use Digital Rights Management (DRM) such as Adobe Digital Editions.
· MOBI
A format primarily designed for PDAs and older mobile devices. It is based on the Open Book standard using XHTML and can include JavaScript.