Open and read your EPUB ebooks on any iOS device, quickly and for free.
Yes, and it is very easy. Unlike Amazon Kindle, Apple devices support the EPUB format natively. Every iPhone and iPad comes with Apple Books pre-installed, which opens EPUB files instantly with no conversion needed.
This makes iOS one of the most convenient platforms for reading EPUB ebooks. In this guide we will show you the fastest way to open an EPUB, plus some great alternative apps if you want more features.
Apple Books is built into every iPhone and iPad. If you have an EPUB file, here is how to open it in just three steps:
Open the EPUB file from your email, Files app or a download link
Tap the Share icon and choose "Copy to Books"
The book opens in Apple Books, ready to read
Once the file is in Apple Books, it stays in your library and syncs across all your Apple devices through iCloud. You can adjust the font, brightness and background color to make reading comfortable.
Apple Books is great, but you might prefer an app with more customization or library features. Here are some popular free options from the App Store:
Any of these will open EPUB files. The best choice depends on whether you want simplicity (Apple Books) or advanced features (Marvin, PocketBook).
If your ebook is in a different format, you may need to convert it first. For example, if you have a PDF that is uncomfortable to read on your phone, converting it to EPUB will make the text reflow and adapt to your screen, which is much more comfortable.
Similarly, if you have a MOBI or AZW3 file from a Kindle, you can convert it to EPUB to read it in Apple Books.
Tip: EPUBKit lets you convert PDF to EPUB for free, so you can read any document comfortably on your iPhone or iPad.
Yes. Apple Books, which is pre-installed on every iPhone and iPad, opens EPUB files natively with no conversion needed.
You can send it to yourself by email and open it on your iPhone, save it to the Files app, or use AirDrop from a Mac. Then tap Share and choose "Copy to Books".
Yes, but through the Kindle app, not Apple Books. Kindle books use Amazon's format and DRM. EPUB files, on the other hand, open directly in Apple Books.
Make sure the file is a valid EPUB and not a ZIP or corrupted download. If it still won't open, try opening it directly through the Files app and using "Copy to Books".