No dedicated reader app
Use a supported browser, but sign in and upload the EPUB before reading.
EPUB READER FOR WINDOWS
Read EPUB Files on Windows
Sign in and upload a DRM-free EPUB. After server-side processing, open it in a supported Windows browser. To continue on your phone, sign in to the same account and open the same book.
How to open EPUB files on Windows
You can use a desktop library application, a browser extension, or an online EPUB reader. The best option depends on whether you prioritize local library tools or the ability to continue across devices.
01
BROWSER READING
Upload the EPUB before reading
Sign in to BlueReader, upload a DRM-free EPUB from your PC, and wait for server-side processing. The book then appears in your account bookshelf and opens in the browser reader.
A dedicated Windows reader app is not required, but the account upload is.
02
BROWSER VS DESKTOP
Choose between online reading and local library tools
Calibre provides detailed local library management and file conversion. BlueReader does not replace those tools. It provides browser reading, an account bookshelf, and a saved reading position you can use from another supported device.
03
WINDOWS TO MOBILE
Continue from the same account bookshelf
On iPhone or Android, sign in to the same BlueReader account and open the same book to continue from its saved reading position.
04
KEYBOARD CONTROLS
Review keyboard shortcut options
BlueReader lets you configure keybindings in Controls settings. The screenshot shows an example of the available options; its selected values are not universal defaults.
FEATURES
Why read with BlueReader on Windows
Saved reading position
Open the same book from another supported device and continue from its saved position.
Same account bookshelf
Open the uploaded book on iPhone or Android after signing in to the same account.
HOW IT WORKS
Get started on Windows
Open BlueReader
Use current Chrome or Firefox and sign in to your account.
Upload a DRM-free EPUB
Choose the file from your PC and wait for server-side processing.
Open the processed book
Select its cover on your bookshelf to start reading.
Open the same bookshelf on Windows and mobile
Sign in to the same account from another supported device to open the book and its saved reading position.
Windows requirements
- Latest Chrome or Firefox
- An internet connection
- A BlueReader account
- A DRM-free EPUB file
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to install a reader app on Windows?
- No dedicated reader app is required. You still need a BlueReader account and must upload and process the EPUB before reading.
- Do I have to upload the same book again on my phone?
- No. Sign in to the same account on a supported device and open a book already in your bookshelf.
- Are the keyboard shortcuts in the screenshot defaults?
- No. The screenshot is an example of the available keybinding controls. Review Controls settings for the options available to your account.
Open your EPUB on Windows
Sign in, upload a DRM-free EPUB, and wait for processing before reading. Open the same book on another supported device from the same account.
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