What eBook formats are compatible with my device?

Last updated on May 15, 2023

What eBook formats are compatible with my device?

Last updated on May 15, 2023

Elsevier eBooks are available in three different formats:

  • ePub
  • ePub3
  • PDF
eReader

Available DRM-free formats

Suggested reader application

How to transfer your eBook

PDF There should be no additional application or software required Transfer the eBook by following the required steps of your eReader
ePub / ePub3 If your eReader supports ePub file format there should be no additional application or software required Transfer the eBook by following the required steps of your eReader
Windows Computer

Available DRM-free formats

Suggested reader application

How to transfer your eBook

PDF There should be no additional application or software required N/A - You can directly open/read your eBook.
ePub / ePub3 Bluefire Reader Download the eBook and open it in Bluefire Reader.
Apple OS Computer

Available DRM-free formats

Suggested reader application

How to transfer your eBook

PDF iBooks - This can be downloaded at the Mac App Store Download the eBook and open it in iBooks.
ePub / ePub3 iBooks - This can be downloaded at the Mac AppStore Download the eBook and open it in iBooks.
Apple iOS Device

Available DRM-free formats

Suggested reader application

How to transfer your eBook

PDF iBooks
Pocketbook Reader
Bookari (Paid App)
All available on the iOS AppStore

Click here to view the steps

Transfer the eBook to your device via the iOS AppStore:

1. Download the eBook to your computer.
2. Connect your device to your computer and open the iOS AppStore. In iTunes click on your device icon in the navigation bar in the top of the screen.
3. Click 'Apps' in the left hand menu main the iOS AppStore screen.
4. Scroll down to the section labeled 'File Sharing' and select the app that supports your eBook file format.
5. Click 'Add File...' in the lower right corner to navigate to where books are stored on your computer. Alternatively you can drag and drop files.
6. Click 'Sync' in the bottom of the screen once you added your e-book and click 'Done' after the synchronization is complete.
7. Open the eBook in the app on your device. Please note: you might have to close the app first before the eBook becomes available in the app.

ePub / ePub3 iBooks
Pocketbook Reader
Bookari (Paid App)
All available on the iOS AppStore

Click here to view the steps

Transfer the eBook to your device via the iOS AppStore:

1. Download the eBook to your computer.
2. Connect your device to your computer and open the iOS AppStore. In the iOS AppStore click on your device icon in the navigation bar in the top of the screen.
3. Click 'Apps' in the left hand menu main iOS AppStore screen.
4. Scroll down to the section labeled 'File Sharing' and select the app that supports your eBook file format.
5. Click 'Add File...' in the lower right corner to navigate to where books are stored on your computer. Alternatively you can drag and drop files.
6. Click 'Sync' in the bottom of the screen once you added your e-book and click 'Done' after the synchronization is complete.
7. Open the eBook in the app on your device. Please note: you might have to close the app first before the eBook becomes available in the app.

Android Device

Available DRM-free formats

Suggested reader application

How to transfer your eBook

PDF Pocketbook Reader
Universal Book Reader (Paid App)
Bookari (Paid App)
All available on the Google Play Store
Download your eBook to your computer and transfer it to your device via email or via a USB connection with your computer. Alternatively you can download the eBook directly on your device from your account order history on Elsevier.com.
ePub / ePub3 Pocketbook Reader
Universal Book Reader (Paid App)
Bookari (Paid App)
All available on the Google Play Store
Download your eBook to your computer and transfer it to your device via email or via a USB connection with your computer. Alternatively you can download the eBook directly on your device from your account order history on Elsevier.com.

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