With the boom of ebooks, so boomed the ebook file formats. Now a dizzying array of choices makes writers and techies alike wonder which formats to use—if not all of them for good measure. Although possible, it’s not necessary. Once explained, you’ll find that ebook formats are a lot simpler than you expected.

So, here it is—the essential guide to the best ebook file formats. As we go along, I’ll point out the advantages of each format, and you’ll start getting a clearer idea of what each format offers. By the end, you’ll know which one is the best format t for your ebook.