Appendix A. Understanding ebook Formats

An Overview of ebook Formats

You can use the following types of ebooks on your NOOK Color:

• EPUB (including Adobe Digital Editions)

• PDF

Note

That’s right. If you purchased secure eReader (PDB) files from Fictionwise or eReader.com, your NOOK Color will not read those files. It is rumored that a future NOOKextra app will enable you to read PDB files from Fictionwise or eReader.com.

You can use the following types of ebooks on your NOOK:

• EPUB (including Adobe Digital Editions)

• eReader (PDB) from B&N and non-DRM eReader from third parties

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