.AFBOOK File Extension

Affinity Publisher Book

Developer	Serif
Popularity	Average rating 3 / 5. Vote count: 1
Category	Page Layout Files
Format	.AFBOOK
Cross Platform	Update Soon

What is an AFBOOK file?

.AFBOOK files are used by Affinity Publisher to store books or multi-page documents created within the application.

More Information.

Affinity Publisher was launched to provide a robust alternative to Adobe InDesign for desktop publishing tasks, offering tools for layout, typography, and document management.

Origin Of This File.

Developed by Serif, .AFBOOK files are part of the Affinity suite, which includes Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo, aimed at graphic design and image editing.

File Structure Technical Specification.

.AFBOOK files are typically binary files that store document layout, text, images, and other design elements.
They may include references to external resources such as linked images or fonts used in the document.

How to Convert the File?

Windows:

To PDF:
- Open the .AFBOOK file in Affinity Publisher.
- Go to File > Export.
- Choose PDF as the export format and customize settings if needed.
- Click Export to save the file as a PDF.
To Other Formats (e.g., .IDML, .EPS):
- Open the .AFBOOK file in Affinity Publisher.
- Go to File > Export.
- Select the desired format from the export options.
- Adjust settings as necessary and click Export to save the file in the chosen format.

Linux:

Affinity Publisher does not have native support for Linux. Consider using compatibility tools like Wine to run Affinity Publisher under Linux, then follow the Windows conversion steps.

macOS:

Follow the same steps as for Windows, as Affinity Publisher is fully supported on macOS.

Android and iOS:

Affinity Publisher is not available on mobile platforms (Android or iOS). You cannot directly convert .AFBOOK files on these devices.
For viewing or converting purposes, transfer the file to a compatible desktop platform (Windows or macOS) and use Affinity Publisher there.

Other Operating Systems:

For other operating systems not covered (such as BSD or Unix variants), consider using virtualization or compatibility layers like Wine to run Affinity Publisher, then follow the Windows conversion steps.

Advantages And Disadvantages.

Advantages: Affinity Publisher is known for its affordability compared to Adobe products, while offering professional-grade features.

Disadvantages: Compatibility with other software and legacy file formats may be limited compared to industry-standard tools like Adobe InDesign.

How to Open AFBOOK?

Open In Windows

Open .AFBOOK files using Affinity Publisher for Windows.

Open In Linux

Currently, there is no native support for Affinity software on Linux. You might need to use compatibility layers like Wine.

Open In MAC

Open .AFBOOK files using Affinity Publisher for macOS.

Open In Android

There are no native versions of Affinity Publisher for these platforms. Files might be viewable on compatible applications if exported to supported formats.

Open In IOS

There are no native versions of Affinity Publisher for these platforms. Files might be viewable on compatible applications if exported to supported formats.