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eBook Software for MAC


Adobe Acrobat 9.0
Popular choice for all users.

eDOC Creator
Stand-alone files similar to eBook Compilers for Windows

Hypermaker 3001.21
See our Review

Free Software


MobiPocket Creator
Create personal databases and documents.

SBookBuilder 7.0
Full featured HTML free compiler

GoHTM
Free online service

Electronic Book Shell
Create eBooks, reports fast

HTMLDOC
Converts HTML to PDF or PS

Gymnast
Converts files to PDF

Text2HTML
Convert text (TXT) files to HTML...

Here you will find comprehensive eBook Software Reviews of some of the most popular eBook Compilers to assist you in making a more educated decision when selecting a software for your self-publishing requirements. There are many excellent Software Programs with many different features. To make your choice, decide what it is that you want to accomplish, or what you want to do with your eBook and choose the Software with the best features to allow you to do so. For more tips and information on choosing eBook Software, go to What Are eBook Compilers and How Do I Choose One?

eBook Software Spotlight

Ebook Generator  $97.00 USD

eBookGenerator is a top notch eBook Compiler with an easy to use and well-defined user interface. This eBook software includes everything needed to create a professional finished product. Purchase of this product also includes a full-time support staff.

Features include linking, password protection, eBook search as well as the ability to add multimedia files within the eBook, offer free trials, restrict access to certain areas of the eBook and much more. The security feature eliminates the chance of someone stealing your book and has a full tracking system.

The main downside to this compiler is that the finished eBook is an EXE file, which is harder to send via eMail than other formats. The upside to this is that the EXE format provides many of the additional features that makes this compiler so unique.


eBook Compiler Reviews

Activ Ebook Compiler 4.22   $49.95 USD

An eBook Crossroads favorite, Activ Ebook Compiler is easy to use and loaded with features. Supports HTML, GIF, JPEG, and all active X plug-ins. Each ebook is a self-contained windows program and allows distribution on any media, including e-mails, CD's and internet downloads.

Password protection, internet linking, branding, unique serial numbers, icon customization, splash screens and start up messages, file compression plus free life-time upgrades are all standard features. Also included in this ebook software package is a re-brander, preprocessor, active script and detailed instructions with step-by-step guides to creating ebooks in HTML, Power Point and Microsoft Word. Developer Sumel Tanna is so confident this compiler will impress you he offers a free download of the basic program.

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Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat 9.0   $289.99 USD

Converts any document to a PDF file, and your document will look exactly as you intended - with layout, fonts, links and images intact. It also protects your documents from unauthorized access or alterations. The new Adobe Acrobat 9 wraps video and animations into PDF's, supports 3D images, enhances 256-encryption, can take Web page snapshots, and improves form management. Unfortunately, it isn't easy to master and technical support can be costly. But that aside, the newest Adobe Acrobat brings PDF's into the Web 2.0 experience and provides enhanced forms, security and overall ease of use.

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Desktop Author eBook Software
Desktop Author 6.0  $63.00 USD

The Desktop Author eBook software converts documents to stand alone exe files that turns pages like a standard book. No browser required, no downloading of software or plug-ins. Produce digital 3D page turning digital catalogues, manuals, photo albums, and eBooks with pages that fit your desktop screen, no scrolling required.

Other features include, auto text search, sticky notes, auto page numbering, cut and paste, internal image manipulator, WYSIWYG page creation and editing, hotlink to pages, web sites, email and even other files. Page transitions can be specified (fly, turn, wipe or slide). An outstanding marketing tool as books can be easily distributed via e-mail, the web, floppy disk or CD-ROM. Great for eBooks, manuals, and brochures. This unique eBook software definitely gets the eBook Crossroads nod of approval.

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easyPDF Printer Driver 4.3   $14.95 USD

Convert any document format into PDF right in your own PC. The easy PDF Printer Driver makes it easy and affordable to create professional-quality documents in PDF file format.

The PDF Printer Driver installs just like a regular printer, so you can "print" your document to PDF from any application as you would print to a standard printer. If you can print your document on paper, you can convert it to PDF using easyPDF Printer Driver.

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Ebook Creator   $19.95 USD

Supports HTML, GIF images and annimations, JPEG and PNG graphics, Javascript, VBscript, Java applets and all Internet Explorer plug-ins.

Features include direct linking to a form or web page from your website, unique serial number (similar to that used in Activ E-book Compiler) disabled right clicking and built-in search function. This eBook software will Password protect the entire ebook or only portions. You can also set your ebook for expiration after a set number of days or after a set number of uses, allowing you to offer free trial versions.

Allows up to 1000 different passwords for each ebook. The downside to this feature is that each time the book is downloaded or copied a unique password is required for access to protected pages and this can be cumbersome. Provides customization of your own security message

Ebook Creator has easy to use menues and buttons allowing quick and simple ebook creation. It also provides branding and has it's own search engine. At this special price it is definetely an excellent choice to get you on your way to creating your own eBooks.

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Ebook Gold  $97.00 USD

Ebook Gold offers unlimited ebook creation, royalty free. Minimum file size assures a fast download with minimal space requirements. Complete customization including right mouse disabling, password protection for all or part of your eBook, Full HTML 4 support allows flash files, shockwave presentations, sound files and other plug-ins, interactive forms, and much much more...Ebook Gold will give you an attractive and professional looking eBook - and you have complete control.

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eBook Pack Express 1.75  $79.00 USD

eBook Pack Express is very user-friendly eBook software to create eBooks and presentations. The Pro version of this eBook software provides expiration settings, password protection, and logo rebranding, plus you can encrypt the whole book or just selected sections. You can convert HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Flash and ActiveX files into stand-alone, compressed and encrypted eBooks or Presentations.

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eBook Paper Software
eBook Paper   $17.00 USD

This eBook compiler offers many advanced features including password protection and icon customization. It works with javascript, flash and all the Active X plug-ins. Step-by-step tutorial outlines how to use this eBook software to it's full potential.

Branding software is completely customizable and easier to use than manually editing each ebook with affiliates ID. With password protect, only those people you provide with a password will be able to brand your book.

A unique feature of this compiler is the ability to disable the temporary file extraction. This feature will further protect your ebook from being used by others. Another excellent eBook software choice.

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Ebook Pro Software
Ebook Pro 6.0   $197.00 USD

A full-featured eBook compiler that works with Javascript, HTML, all Active X plug-ins, Flash, Shockwave, Real Audio and Real Video. An auto-detect feature prompts your customer to download any of the plug-ins that may be needed to view the ebook.

eBooks created with eBook Pro must be registered before they can be opened to ensure protection from piracy or theft, and can be deactivated if refunded. The downside is that there is a reoccurring cost for you to buy the registration codes.

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Ebooks Writer Pro   $119.00 USD

EBooks Writer Pro is a full visual editor that creates self extracting ebooks with one click from a single one source file with no compilation involved. Features include a built-in browswer, full text search capability, password protect of all or part of the eBook, expiry date, print and copy disable, freely distributable - no royalties. Includes frames, popup windows, visual linking and text styles. Does not require Internet Explorer. An online manual is provided for ease of learning.

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Fast Ebook Software
Fast Ebook 1.4   $39.95 USD

Fast Ebook Compiler produces a compressed, encrypted, and virus-protected e-book in an executable file that doesn't require any installation or additional viewer/reader software. This eBook software converts a directory tree of HTML files and associated data, such as images, audio and flash, into a single, compressed executable file (e-book). Features include a brander, a step-by-step wizard, custom splash screen, adjustable access restrictions, password protection, custom icons and toolbars. A very affordable and easy to use eBook compiler.

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Hypermaker HTML Ebook compiler 3001.21   $149.00 USD

Compiles HTML pages and files into a single file or stand-alone eBook. Hypermaker has its own integrated browser and does not require Microsoft Internet Explorer to be installed. It supports Flash, Acrobat MIDI, WAV, MP3, AVI and MPEG, and several languages.

Access can be restricted to certain pages (access obtained only via password). making it ideal for "trial" e-book distribution. It does, however, require a viewer to be read. Distribution of viewer and setup programs are royalty free.

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Fast Ebook Software
Jaws PDF Creator 5.0   $64.00 USD

The Jaws PDF Creator generates PDF files that can be used with Adobe Acrobat® products, or any other third party PDF tools. Offers full control over PDF configuration settings and allows users to pre-define PDF configuration settings. Jaws PDF Creator is supported on Windows 98/NT4/ME/2000 /XP/Vista and Macintosh 8.5 through 9.x.
Download a free evaluation here.

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KeeBook Creator Pro version 2.7.6
KeeBook Creator Pro 2.7.6   $336.15 USD

100% compatibility with Windows XP and Windows XP SP2, this software provides the power to collect, organize, comment, share and present information in KeeBook format. Great for eBooks, Newsletters, eCatalogs, eBrochures without wasting time on graphic creation. Geared to making the circulation and reading process of internal documents easier along with searching, collecting and filing of web pages.

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Natata-eBook-Compiler
Natata eBook Compiler  $39.99 USD

Natata eBook Compiler is a powerful eBook software that can be used to compile e-books, offline web pages, HTML photo albums, presentations and more...The interface uses a step-by-step approach that guides you through the process of creating your compiled file.

eBooks can be distributed in a single self-contained compact executable file that can contain HTML pages, JavaScripts, VBScript, text documents, graphics, Animated GIF files, photos, sounds, music and more. eBook doesn't require any installation on the user's PC or special viewer.

eBooks are protected against copying. In the security features you can disable copy / paste functions, protect your e-Book with a password, disable the context menu or disable printing.

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NeoBook 5.6   $199.95 USD

Impressive multimedia eBook software for newsletters, interactive catalogs, training manuals and more. Supports the majority of common video and sound files. You can create stand alone applications using text, pictures, sounds, video, hypertext and special effects. Interactive tools including a floating toolbar and a spell checker makes compiling a professional presentation quick and easy.

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Webcompiler 3.0   $159.95 USD

Webcompiler is a full featured eBook compiler that has a compression feature which automatically reduces the file size without needing the user to "unzip" or otherwise install the HTML. A form processing feature provides multiple ways to return data to the author, even though there is no "server" involved. The form data can also be encrypted.

Other features include branding, user specified Icons, Splash Screen and Toolbar logo, password protection, built in search, copy and print protection, usage expiry option, and HTML protection. One drawback to this eBook software is that it does not support JAVA.

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Web Exe 1.55   $39.95 USD

Web Exe provides guidance for the program via a "wizard". No need for selecting files manually at start up, the wizard automatically collects all linked files. Icons also provide ease of use and a detailed help file is provided.

Features include an independent browser (no need for IE or other software to run this program); files are compressed and require less space for storage; exe files are loaded from memory and not stored to your hard disk; search, print, copy and save functions can be disabled; provides password protection and expiry date; branding; and compiled ebooks have support of 8 languages.



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