eBook Software Reviews

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?

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.

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 eBook software will impress you he offers a free download of the basic program.

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.

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.

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.

The Easy Viral PDF Brander is installed as a script that is uploaded to your server. The brander is easy to install and set up and allows rebranding of PDF eBooks and reports for your affiliates. You have total control over what links can be rebranded. This can be a great sales tool to provide for your affiliate program. It's priced reasonably and comes with a 60-day guarantee.

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.

EBook Maestro PRO is a combination of an eBook compiler and online activation system. This compiler creates feature-rich eBooks with a full spectrum of security features including online activation and full fledged try-before-you-buy support. Copy & paste, drag & drop, print, image/text selection, ctrl & alt keys and print screen can all be disabled. eBook Maestro offers a rich,well organized interface with an array of customizable features. Support for embedded scripts, Flash, PDF, Shockwave and video formats provides a richer, more innovative experience compared to other publishing options. Finished eBooks may include a fast search engine, read-out-loud mode, URL to open on exit and a customizable icon. All aspects of your eBook are highly configurable such as window settings, context menus, control bar, search bar and left panel navigation.

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.

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.

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.

100% compatibility with Windows XP and Vista, this eBook 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.

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.

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.

Viral PDF allows unlimited rebrand of text, links, and hyperlinks in your unencrypted PDF documents. You can brand eMail addresses, set up an expiration date, use catch-all tags if your affiliate doesn't have their own id. You can even hide affiliate links using Acrobat's "Base URL" feature. Branding is as simple as dragging the file into the branding program and dropping it, or going to "File" - "Open" to open the PDF file within the brander. You simply change the brandable affiliate links to your own and save the file.

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.

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.