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Export Book as EPUB File

Click Generate and select Generate E-Book to create your professional EPUB file. Make sure you’ve completed the book metadata for publishing and run the self-publishing checklist — both are required before EPUB generation succeeds.

Generate menu showing E-Book, Print PDF, and DOCX export options

Choose Your Output Format

The Generate E-Book dialog lets you select your preferred output format:

Generate E-Book dialog showing EPUB 3.0, EPUB 2.0, and PDF format options
  • EPUB 3.0 - The modern standard with enhanced features and accessibility support
  • EPUB 2.0 - Maximum compatibility with older e-readers and platforms
  • PDF - Ebook PDF format for fixed-layout digital distribution (see Export Ebook PDF for details)

Export EPUB Features

  • EPUBCheck validated - Passes all industry validation tests automatically
  • Platform ready - Compatible with Draft2Digital, Amazon, and all major distributors
  • Professional metadata - ISBN integration and complete publishing details
  • Optimized files - Compressed images and proper accessibility features

EPUB Features

Validation & Quality

  • EPUBCheck validated - Passes all industry tests
  • Platform compatibility - Works on all major distributors
  • Accessibility compliant - Proper screen reader support

Professional Metadata

  • ISBN integration - Proper embedding for tracking
  • Complete details - Title, author, description included
  • Navigation structure - Correct guide and spine management

File Optimization

  • Image compression - Optimal file sizes maintained
  • Search optimization - Metadata formatted for discovery
  • Cross-device compatibility - Excellent reading experience everywhere

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