iBooks (Apple Books) is a popular app for readers available on iOS, it can be downloaded from the App Store. The application offer many categories where you can find free and paid books. iBooks for PC have a big collection of books you can read thousands of books on your iPad or iPhone but if you want to install iBooks on Windows, this article will give you the solution.
| Name | Apple Books (iBooks) | Developer | Apple inc. |
| Year of Launch | 2022 | Supported OS | iOS | MacOS |
| Category | eBook Reader | In-App Purchases | eBooks |
| Language(s) | English | Arabic | Czech and 29 more. | Store(s) | App Store |
| Official Website | www.apple.com | Rating |
How to download and install iBooks for PC Windows?
Apple Books is currently available for iPhone, iPad and MacOS but not officially for Windows. To use iBook on your computer, you need to follow some steps and while using an iOS emulators.
With BlueStacks or MEmu Play emulator
BlueStacks and MEmu Play are famous Android emulators that work well with Windows and MacOS. With them, you can download and install Android and iOS applications on your computer and also use external hardware like your mouse and keyboard.
You have to be advised that this method may not run correctly all the time depending of your system configuration.
Here are the steps to download and install Apple Books on your computer using BlueStacks or MEmu Play emulator:
- Go to the BlueStacks or MEmu Play official website to download and install the emulator.
- Launch the emulator and open Google Play Store.
- Log in to your Google Play Store account and search for the app Apple Books.
- Select the app when Apple Books icon appears in the search results and click on the Install button.
- When the installation is complete, the Apple Books icon will appear on your emulator’s home screen.
- Click on the icon to launch the application on your computer.
Best method: With iPadian emulator
If the method with an Android emulator doesn’t work or you prefer a stable iOS emulator, iPadian is an iOS and iPad emulator for Windows. You can use iPadian to install Apple Books on your computer.
Note that iPadian isn’t a free software, you can buy it on the official website for $25.
Once you got iPadian, here are the steps to follow to install iBooks for PC Windows:
- First of all, download iPadian software on Windows.
- Then, install the iPadian Emulator.
- Once installed, open it and go to App Store.
- Type Apple Books in the search bar and press Enter button.
- Once it appears, start downloading it.
- After it has been downloaded and installed, you can start using Apple Books for Windows using iPadian.
How to Copy eBooks from iPhone to PC?
iBooks is a very popular application among readers. Unfortunately, Apple hasn’t officially released a version that is compatible with Windows. The only way to use and download iBooks on a comuter is by using an iOS emulator.
But there are some different ways to transfer from Apple Books to a Windows:
By exporting iBooks for PC via email
You can export from iBooks to your computer using mail and download the eBook on your computer from the received mail.
By Syncing iBooks to computer
The user can copy eBooks to their PC by syncing it. Here are the steps to follow:
- Connect your iPhone to the PC and open iTunes.
- The device icon under the On my device bar will display all the details regarding the books available on the iOS device.
- You will find the Sync books option under the settings.
- Click on Sync and it will display all the books in the library.
- After completing the process, you can view all the books in your iTunes library.
- Then you can copy-paste books to your computer.
- After copying eBooks you needs to download a third-party application such as Calibre or FB Reader to read them.
Features of iBooks for PC
- Thousands of free books are available to read for free.
- All the books are categorized and sorted accordingly.
- The users can bookmark the books they are interested in.
- One can buy e-books at a discount from their collection.
- The users can adjust the display light and change the background color according to their comfort.
- It has a good user interface and is very easy to function.
Alternatives to iBooks for PC Windows
Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle is one of the most popular platforms for readers. With books available at a cheaper price from Amazon and a huge collection to choose from, it’s highly recommended amongst the readers. All the books added to the Amazon Kindle can be accessed on PC and other devices through their free app.
Google Play Books
Google Play Books is a popular application that helps readers to carry all their favorite reads wherever they go. It have one of the largest collections of e-books in the world. You can enjoy e-books, audiobooks, textbooks and comics. It even allow the readers to share their books with other users.
Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Digital Editions gives you an ad-free experience with free books for download. It allow you to download DRM-protected ePubs and read them online or offline. With Adobe Digital Editions, you can borrow or download free e-books from public libraries to.
FBReader
FBReader is a popular e-book reader which allow you to read for free in various e-book format or even read directly from the archives.
Frequently asked questions about iBooks for PC
Why use iBooks for PC?
With a large collection of e-books available for its users, iBooks is one of the most recommended applications out there. Despite being an iOS-based application, users can now use and experience iBook on their Windows devices with the help of iOS emulators such as iPadian. They can export their desired books from different devices without any issue and can enjoy the experience.
iBooks for PC Windows 11 – Is it Possible?
To install Apple Books on Windows 11 is the same as mentioned above with an emulator such as BlueStacks or MEmu Play. The only thing you have to do once the installation is finished with Windows 11, is to right-click on the icon application and select Run as Administrator.
How Can I Get iBooks on Windows 10?
You can get iBooks on Windows 10 by downloading and using an iOS emulator available online. The emulator will help in recreating the user interface of an iOS device, which in turn will allow you to run the application on your device.
How Do I Convert an iBook to PDF?
To convert an iBook to PDF, you need to follow the given steps:
- Open the application and drag/drop the desired file.
- Choose the file option from the iBooks Author section and click on New ePub File.
- Now select the file option on the top of the toolbar and click Export.
- Select the PDF option, choose the image quality, and click Next.
- Choose the desired location to save your file and click on Export.
Where Are iBooks Stored on the PC?
After copying iBooks on the PC, you can find the books stored in your account folder alongside your iTunes media.
How Do I Transfer iBooks From Ipad to Computer?
You can transfer iBooks from iPad to your computer using mail by simply opening the application on your device and exporting the desired files to the computer by sharing them via mail. You can then download the iBook file on your computer via mail.