One of the most popular e-book formats is FictionBook (fb2). Its convenience lies in the fact that it allows you to clearly preserve the structure of the book and can be easily converted to any other popular formats. Thanks to the fb2 functionality, you can create entire electronic book storages. The format has become widespread and is readable by many modern devices.
It is necessary
- - a device for reading e-books;
- - a reading program for a computer or mobile device
Instructions
Step 1
Electronic books based on e-ink technology were created specifically to work with FB2. At the heart of such devices is technology that allows you to display the contents of a book on a display by simulating conventional ink. To start the book, you just need to open the required file in accordance with the instructions attached to the gadget.
Step 2
You can use various utilities to read FB2 from your computer. One of the most popular is Cool Reader, which optimizes your screen reading settings for your eyes, reducing eye fatigue. Automatically recognizes various encodings, supports reading aloud function. The book can be saved in mp3 format.
Step 3
The lighter and more compact program Alreader is also widely used, which allows you to work with the FB2 format. Supports bookmarking, quoting, text search. Has a version for Windows Mobile.
Step 4
Smartphones running Microsoft operating systems also have their own set of programs. Haali Reader provides full functionality that the computer analogs of the application have.
Step 5
For Symbian smartphones, the ZXReader program is widely used to read books in this format, which is available for Nokia phones with a touchscreen display. Supports automatic change of portrait and landscape modes when turning the phone, displays pictures used in files. Can create up to 5 user profiles, each with individual settings.
Step 6
For iPhone phones, one of the most convenient is the ShortBook application, which fully supports FB2, and has a paid and free version. Among the completely free applications from Apple, one can single out "iChreadka", which is available in the AppStore.
Step 7
For devices with the Android operating system, you can use FBReader, which supports other formats in addition to fb2. You can find the application in the Market of the device.
