Input file
IBOOKS
- Full Name: IBooks E-book Format
- Developer: Apple
Output file
EPUB
- Full Name: Open Publication Structure EBook Format
- Developer: IDPF
What is IBOOKS file?
The .ibooks (Multi-Touch iBook) file extension is associated with the iBooks e-book reader developed by Apple Inc. for its iOS and macOS (formerly OS X) operating systems. It is a proprietary format of e-book which can be opened and accessed only on Apple devices and software. The file format and reader are widely used due to its intuitive design, use of engaging multimedia elements, and ability to store all the elements within a single book file. Format Specifications The . [ ⏩ ] IBOOKS file extension
What is EPUB file?
The file extension .EPUB is considered an open eBook file, which is a free and open source format specification for eBooks and publications. This standard was created by the IDPF (International Digital Publishing Forum) for digital publications and documents. These documents are commonly used to publish electronic magazines, books, newspapers, comics, and any other type of digital publication. In addition, they can also be used to represent learning objects that are delivered electronically. [ ⏩ ] EPUB file extension
Software, that you can use to convert
How to convert the file from IBOOKS to EPUB?
To successfully convert the IBOOKS file to EPUB, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.IBOOKS). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case EPUB (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than EPUB).
What is a file conversion?
A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. IBOOKS to EPUB. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.
Program for converting IBOOKS files to EPUB files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension EPUB, while before this step we had the IBOOKS file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new EPUB file, or not.