The reason I ask is because I want to know if any .pdf file is treated as a ebook? For instance, say I was using an iPad and I opened up an email attachment or went into my e-learning account at school and downloaded a syllabus or a pdf file, would I be able to upoad it to ibook?
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What type of file are the ebooks in?
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iBook uses the ePub format. The PDF would have to be converted or opened with a PDF reader like GoodReader.
So if I have good reader on iPad, it will automatically open the pdf file and store it in the iBooks shelves? I am wondering if pdf files that I get from school via e-learning can be organized using ibooks, as in them showing up stored in the library.
The only format that iBooks can read is epub. If you can get a program on your desktop machine to convert PDF to epub, you can then drag the epub file into iTunes and it will sync into iBooks.
BTW, I don't own an iPad, trying to see how I can use it and it it is a really a good alternative to carrying around a macbook.
Ok...so basically find converting app and do what you said. I will do some searching...thanks.
For everyone's information...I found this http://www.simplehelp.net/2010/04/0...-epub-files-to-read-on-your-ipad-with-ibooks/
I think for me this will be a buying point.
Ok...so basically find converting app and do what you said. I will do some searching...thanks.
For everyone's information...I found this http://www.simplehelp.net/2010/04/0...-epub-files-to-read-on-your-ipad-with-ibooks/
I think for me this will be a buying point.
I just saw this link on Lifehacker which might help also...
http://lifehacker.com/5509965/how-can-i-convert-pdfs-and-other-ebooks-to-the-epub-format
http://lifehacker.com/5509965/how-can-i-convert-pdfs-and-other-ebooks-to-the-epub-format