Pressbooks
The simple way to make beautiful books.
Overview
Pressbooks is an easy-to-use book writing and production software that lets you create professional-quality books in various formats, including EPUB, MOBI, and print-ready PDF. Built on top of WordPress, it provides a familiar interface for authors, publishers, and educational institutions to write, edit, and format their books for distribution to all major e-book stores and print-on-demand services.
✨ Key Features
- Web-based book writing and editing
- One-click export to EPUB, MOBI, and PDF
- Professionally designed book templates
- Collaboration tools for editors and authors
- Support for footnotes, table of contents, and other book elements
- Accessibility features (WCAG compliance)
- Open-source and self-hosting options
- Integration with educational tools (H5P for interactive content)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and based on WordPress
- Strong focus on education and Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Web-based, collaborative writing environment
Unique Value: Pressbooks simplifies the process of creating professionally formatted books in multiple formats from a single source, with a strong emphasis on open access and education.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Academics and universities using Pressbooks to create and distribute open textbooks
- Independent authors writing and formatting their novels for publication on Amazon KDP and other platforms
- Small presses streamlining their book production process
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Creating highly visual, design-heavy books like photo books or magazines
- Users who are not comfortable with a WordPress-like interface
- Creating interactive flipbooks
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike desktop-based formatting tools like Vellum, Pressbooks is web-based and collaborative. Compared to general word processors, it is specifically designed for book production, automating many formatting tasks.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Publisher tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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