If you have an Android device and want to read EPUB files on your Kindle app, you might be wondering how to do it. EPUB is a popular e-book format supported by most e-book readers, except for Amazon’s Kindle devices. Unfortunately, the Amazon Kindle app on Android does not natively support EPUB files. Kindle app primarily supports MOBI, AZW, and other Kindle-specific formats. However, there are some ways to open EPUB files on your Android Kindle app.
You can still read EPUB files on your Android device by following these steps:
- One way is to use a browser extension called EPUBReader. This extension works with Chrome and Edge browsers and allows you to open EPUB files directly from your browser. To use this method, you need to install the extension from the Chrome Web Store or the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store. Then, you can download the EPUB file onto your Android device and find it in your file manager app. Right-click on the file, choose “Open with,” and select your browser with the installed extension. The EPUB file will then open in a new tab in your browser. You can read it as you would read any other web page.
- Convert EPUB to MOBI or another Kindle-supported format: A third way is to use an online service that can convert EPUB files to MOBI files, which are compatible with Kindle devices. You can use an online converter like Zamzar or a desktop application like Calibre. Zamzar allows you to upload up to 50 MB of files for free and convert them online without installing any software. To use this method, you need to upload the EPUB file from your Android device or enter its URL if it’s online. Then, choose MOBI as the output format and enter your email address where you want to receive the converted file. After clicking “Convert,” you will get an email with a link to download the MOBI file onto your device. Then, you can open it with your Kindle app. After converting the EPUB file to a Kindle-supported format, transfer the converted file to your Android device. Calibre Companion, which is available on Google Play Store for $3.99. This app works with Calibre, a free cross-platform e-book management software that you must install on your computer first. With Calibre Companion, you can wirelessly connect your Android device to your computer and transfer EPUB files from Calibre’s library to your device. Then, you can open them with any compatible reader app on your device, including Kindle.
- Use an alternative e-reader app: Another way is to use a third-party app that can read EPUB files and sync them with your Kindle app. You can download an e-reader app that supports EPUB files directly on your Android device. Some popular options include:
- Google Play Books: You can upload your EPUB files to your Google Play Books library, and they will be synced across all your devices.
- FBReader: A popular, customizable e-reader app that supports a wide range of formats, including EPUB.
- Moon+ Reader: Another feature-rich e-reader app that supports EPUB and other formats.
Install one of these apps and follow their instructions to import your EPUB files and start reading.
These are some of the ways that you can open EPUB files on the Android Kindle app without losing any formatting or features of the original file. You can choose whichever method suits you best depending on your preferences and needs.