Read EPUB E-Books in Your Browser
Open an EPUB book on any phone or computer and start reading. Chapters flow one after another, and nothing is uploaded.
How to Open a EPUB File
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Open Glance
Open Glance in your browser, or install the free Windows app.
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Choose your EPUB file
Tap Choose a File, or drag the EPUB file onto the page. It stays on your device.
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Read
Scroll through the chapters, jump with the contents links or the Go menu, and zoom the text.
What You Can Do With EPUB Files
Chapter by Chapter
The Go menu and page counter move a chapter at a time.
Pictures Included
Illustrations inside the book appear in place.
Comfortable Reading
A clear serif text column, zoom, and dark mode.
Your EPUB Files Never Leave Your Device
Most online viewers upload your file to their server. Glance reads it right in your browser, so nothing is sent anywhere, and it keeps working offline.
Free and Open Source
No account, no adverts, no watermark. Read every line of the code on GitHub.
View the SourceQuestions About EPUB Files
Does it open DRM-protected books?
No. Books with copy protection from a store only open in that store’s reading app.
Is Glance's EPUB viewer free?
Yes. Glance is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no account, adverts or watermarks.
Are my EPUB files uploaded anywhere?
No. Glance opens files on your own device, in your browser or in the Windows app. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for private documents.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Install Glance from your browser (Add to Home Screen on a phone) and it opens files with no internet connection.
Can I open EPUB files on iPhone, Android or Mac?
Yes. The browser version works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on phones, tablets and computers. The Windows app adds Explorer thumbnails and opening files with a double-click.