| Extension | .oeb |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The OEB (Open eBook) format is an electronic book standard designed for the creation, storage and distribution of book content in digital format. It provides a structured method for describing text, graphics, metadata, and other elements, making it usable across a variety of devices and e-book readers. OEB is an open standard, which means its specifications are free to use and modify. This promotes innovation and development of various programs and devices for working with e-books. The OEB format provides tools for organizing book content, including division into chapters, insertion of graphics and other multimedia elements, making it easier to read and navigate. OEB allows the embedding of metadata such as the book's title, author, publisher, language, genre and other information attributes. This helps in organizing and classifying e-books, as well as helping the user search for them. The OEB format is supported by many e-readers and devices, including smartphones, tablets, e-readers, computers and other devices, providing flexibility in use and distribution of book content.
OEB has the ability to expand and complement functionality by adding new elements, properties and capabilities. This makes it adaptable to changing user requirements and needs.
The OEB format allows publishers and authors to create and distribute eBooks across multiple platforms and devices, making it easier to deliver content to audiences. OEB is used by libraries and educational institutions to create and distribute electronic textbooks, educational materials, and other educational resources.
Users can use eBook readers that support the OEB format to access a variety of book content, including fiction, textbooks, non-fiction, and others.
The OEB format plays an important role in digital publishing by making e-books flexible, accessible, and distributable across a variety of devices and platforms. |
| Technical details | XML-based format: OEB uses XML (Extensible Markup Language) to represent the structure and content of e-books. This allows the contents of the book to be easily interpreted and processed by computer programs.
OEB files are typically organized into a container that contains various files and folders, including files for text, graphics, metadata, and other elements. The OEB format allows you to embed metadata about a book, such as title, author, publisher, description, language, genre, etc. This makes it easier to search, organize and classify books. Book Structure Support: OEB supports the organization of the book into various sections, chapters, sub-chapters, etc., making it easy to navigate through the content. The OEB format allows you to embed graphics, audio and video files, which enhances the presentation of content and creates a more interactive reading experience. Files in the OEB format can be used on a variety of devices and operating systems, such as computers, smartphones, tablets and e-readers, providing universal access to content.
OEB supports the expansion of functionality by adding new elements and properties, which allows you to adapt the format to specific needs and requirements.
The OEB format is typically backwards compatible with older versions, allowing older books to remain readable and up-to-date.
The technical characteristics of the OEB format make it a convenient and flexible tool for creating, storing and distributing electronic books, providing wide possibilities for presenting content and compatibility with various devices and programs. |
