How to Open ePub file on iPhone & iPad with Apple Books

Want to know how to read ePub on an iPhone? Reading ePub files on iPad and iPhone is simple and doesn’t require iTunes or a third-party reading app. Just make sure you have the native 'Books' app on your device.

In this article, we’ll share a quick, easy way to enjoy ePub files on an iPad. ePub, or electronic publication, is an advanced format perfect for mobile reading as it adjusts to the screen size, making it ideal for smartphone readers. If you’re already familiar with downloading PDF on iPhone, you’ll find transferring an ePub just as straightforward.

If you want to read an ePub on your iPad or iPhone, there are numerous ways to transfer it to your device. However, the easiest way to move it to your iOS device is through WALTR PRO, a Windows- and macOS-compatible software for easy, convenient, and super-fast conversions and transfers to iOS devices.

The software features automatic format detection, appropriate conversion, wireless transfers, a drag-and-drop mechanism, and much more!

Keep reading to learn how to read ePub files on iPad and iPhone in Apple Books using WALTR PRO.

How to add ePUB on iPad or iPhone with WALTR

Before we jump to the exact tutorial, watch this quick promo telling you about all the ins and outs of this solution:

Books on an iPhone are quite a pleasure to read, especially if you are the lucky owner of a phone with a big screen. To read the ePUB on your phone, you need to transfer it correctly to your device from your PC or download it directly.

The native 'Books' app supports ePUB and knows how to open its built-in library. If you want to add books from your PC, you must prepare the books, connect your device with WALRT PRO, and then drag your books into the app.

If you want to put ePUB on your iPad or iPhone, follow the easy instructions below.

Step 1. If you don't have WALTR installed – download it here:

If you're using Mac OS – drag the installation file into the ‘Applications' folder. If you're a Windows user, go through the installation wizard.

Step 2. Start WALTR

Activate your free trial by entering the code sent to your email. With WALTR PRO’s wireless capabilities, you can transfer files without cables, making it similar to how to transfer music to iPhone. Just make sure both your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, and the app will detect your iPhone or iPad automatically.

If not, plug in your iPhone or iPad using a standard USB cable.

Step 3. Drop your file into WALTR

Wait a moment and:

Done!

Step 4. Locate the file in your iBooks app

How to add ePUB through online messenger app

Another way to transfer an ePub is through a messenger app like Telegram or Viber. If you’ve already used these apps to download MP3 to iPhone, the steps will feel familiar.

Step 1. Make sure you are logged in on both PC and iPhone

I've used a web version of Telegram for this step, but as mentioned previously, a local application will also work.

Step 2. Drop ePUB file into the chat like any other file

I used Saved Messages chat for this as it was only available for you, and you won't have to worry about bothering someone with notifications about your ePUB transferring endeavors.

Step 3. Select the book in the message and forward it to Books app

Select message with the book as when you want to select multiple messages, then tap on the forwarding icon.

Then, find and choose the 'Books' app from the list or navigate to the 'More' section to find it.

Once you tap it, the file should be imported into the app, and you can proceed to read it.

How to Add ePUB on iPad & iPhone on Mac

An alternative to ePUB transferring with WALTR PRO is using your Mac. Let’s take a look at the steps involved:

1. Connect your iOS device to your Mac
2. Select the device in the Finder sidebar on your Mac
3. Go to the Books section in the button bar
4. Check the “Sync books onto [device name] box”
5. Set the sync to “All books” or “Selected books”
6. For “Selected books” select the individual books you want to syn
7. Click on “Apply” to begin syncing your books

Though syncing through Finder works, it takes more steps than WALTR PRO, which many iOS users prefer for its ease of use. WALTR PRO is also useful for other file types, such as adding music to iPhone without using iTunes.

Book Formats Overview

WALTR PRO supports PDF and ePUB transfers. However, many more versatile book formats are easy to get confused about. Here, we also added a simplified overview of the most common formats for mobile reading.

PDF (Portable Document Format) is designed to store documents with a fixed layout. PDF files are super common on the World Wide Web since they are easy to view and print. They are also supported by the iBooks app.

ePUB—Electronic Publications. As we stated before, this file extension is the ‘golden standard' for mobile reading. It can be easily adjusted to your screen's size, which makes it very convenient. The majority of reader apps also support it.

DOCX (short for document) and its forerunner, doc, are native to the Microsoft Office Suite. They are easily edited and viewed. The difference between the two is that the latter is an open format, so it's supported by a wider variety of readers.

FB2—Fiction BookThis ebook file is really good for reading literary works. It holds all the metadata of the file, like the author's name, publisher, and title. Its size is easily adjusted. In addition, FB2 is supported by the majority of readers (iBooks isn't one of them).

iBook—Like always, Apple developed its own format (what a surprise!). It's quite similar to ePUB, though there are slight differences. The major one is that it has DRM protection. Hence, it's mainly used in the iTunes Books Store.

Mobi—Mobipocket is also quite a popular ebook format. Its main priority is convenience when using. For instance, you can add blank pages in any part of the book or even freehand drawings. There's also the possibility of making your corrections or annotations while reading.

Whether you’re looking to push an ePub to your iPad, listen to audiobooks, or even how to listen to audiobooks on iPhone, WALTR PRO can streamline it all with a simple drag-and-drop motion.

Conclusion

Whether you want to push an ePUB file on your iPad or iPhone, there are many tools ready to offer you a helping hand. You may use iCloud, AirDrop, or iTunes – you can even email the file to yourself and then open the attachment via iBooks.app.

And there's also WALTR. With a simple drag-and-drop movement, you can send any file to your iPhone without even plugging it in.

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