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Microsoft Edge ePub Reader No Longer Supported [2 Solutions]
Our top software picks won’t disappoint you
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Updated onOctober 19, 2023
updated onOctober 19, 2023
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Once upon a time, Microsoft’s Edge let you read your favorite EPub books directly in the browser.
Back in 2017, Microsoft launched the awaitedWindows 10 Creators Updatethat broughtEPubfile format support toEdge (among other new features) for all Windows 10 users.
But that was a while ago. Now let us fast-forward to more recent times when Microsoft announced the EPub adventure was coming to an end as far as the Edge browser was concerned.
So there it is; Microsoft declared on its official page that Microsoft Edge will no longer support e-books that use the .epub file extension. Therefore, you won’t be able to open EPub with Edge anymore.
What can I use to open EPUB files?
Of course, you can use third-party apps to replace your Edge Epub reader – do check out our complete guide containingthe best EPub readersto use on Windows 10 and even search the Microsoft Store to pick an Ereader.
Nevertheless, the best software for the job is Icecream Ebook Reader.
Icecream Ebook Reader– Improve your reading experience
Icecream Ebook Readeris shaped to improve your reading experience.
Providing support for EPUB, MOBI, FB2, CBR, and other popular formats, this ebook reader is incredibly easy to use, and it has a wide range of features to offer, like Fullscreen and Night mode, Bookmarks and even Custom categories.
You can enjoy it for free or get the PRO version for even more perks.
Let’s quickly go through itskey features:
Icecream Ebook Reader
Adobe Digital Editions– Built-in organization features
Beautifully suited for PCs, MAC, tablets, and mobile devices, ADE will help you proofread, take your reading online and offline, and even borrow/purchase digital content automatically stored on all your devices.
Adobe Digital Editionssupports multiple file formats, including EPUB, EPUB3, andPDF, and it allows you to optimize your reading experience by modifying text and document size in different formats.
You can even use it as a file manager thanks to its in-built organization features that enable the creation of custom bookshelves sorted by title, author, and publisher.
Let’s quickly go through itskey features:
Adobe Digital Editions
The bottom line is that you still need to use a third-party application or extension to read EPub files, even if you’re an Edge user. The same applies when it comes toopening EPUB files in Windows 11.
But that is probably a blessing in disguise since there are numerous options to pick from that bring more to the table than the Edge browser ever could.
Give ADE or IceCream a try. They are entirely free, and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
