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iBooks Author

by Apple, Inc. · opens 6 file types

Mac OS

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 18, 2026

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DeveloperApple, Inc.

PlatformsMac OS

Opens6 file types

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6 file types verified
Last reviewed Sep 2026

What is iBooks Author?

iBooks Author was a free Mac application from Apple for creating interactive ebooks formatted for iPad and Mac. It offered a word-processor-like interface with support for multimedia widgets, galleries, and interactive assessments. Apple discontinued the application in 2020, directing users to Pages.

Files iBooks Author opens

6 formats

Data Files

.IBOOKS .IBA .ITMSP .BOOKTEMPLATE .IBATEMPLATE

Text Files

.IBOOK

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File conversions with iBooks Author

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PLATFORMSMac OS

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Files iBooks Author opens most

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.IBOOKSiBooks e-book file

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.IBAiBooks Author e-book file

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.ITMSPApple iTunes Store package file

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.BOOKTEMPLATEiBooks Author book template file

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.IBATEMPLATEiBooks Author template file

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.IBOOKiBooks e-book data

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