How to read Open EPUB or Open PDF ebooks on a computer

Once you borrow and download an Open EPUB or Open PDF ebook on your computer, you can use the steps below to open it.

Note: We recommend using free Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software, but it's not required. Learn more about the different reading options for ebooks.

  1. Open Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) on your Windows or Mac computer.
  2. Go to File > Add to Library.
  3. Find the saved EPUB or PDF file on your computer. By default, files are saved to your computer's "Downloads" folder.
  4. Double-click an ebook to start reading, or follow these steps to transfer it to an ereader.
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Last Updated: 14 January 2025 12:00 PM
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