Guides
Access resources to help format, publish, and manage your book on Apple Books.
Preparing Your Books
Detailed instructions for creating and preparing your books for Apple Books.
Apple Books Asset Guide
Learn about compliance standards for audio, video, images, and EPUB files.
Apple Books Book Package Specification
Learn how to use XML specifications for books.
Apple Books EPUB Example
Download a sample book with features, formatting suggestions, and requirements for EPUBs on Apple Books.
Apple Books Fixed-Layout EPUB Example
Download a sample book with tips for formatting fixed-layout EPUBs, such as art books and children's books. This guide includes examples of the Apple Books JavaScript library.
Apple Books Formatting Guidelines
Avoid common mistakes, and follow our guidelines to create books, art, and metadata optimized for Apple Books.
Apple Books Promotional Artwork Guidelines
Follow these guidelines and best practices for creating promotional artwork.
Pages User Guides
Learn how to use Pages to create and publish stunning documents and books. Download guides for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iCloud.
Preparing Your Audiobooks
Detailed instructions for creating and preparing your audiobooks.
Audiobooks Formatting Guidelines
Format your audio files, art, and metadata to optimize the listener experience and discovery.
Audiobooks Specifications
Use the Apple Audiobook Package to format and deliver your audiobook content to Apple Books.
Getting Started
Learn the basics about iTunes Connect and book delivery.
Marketing Your Book
Learn about our affiliate program, tools like Link Maker and Banner Builder, badge art, and more.
Measuring Sales and Payments
Tips and guides to track your sales and payments in iTunes Connect.
Reporter User Guide
Use Reporter to automate your report downloads.
iTunes Connect Payments and Financial Reports Guide
Learn the requirements for getting paid and how to get the most out of your financial reports.
iTunes Connect Sales and Trends Guide
Use Sales and Trends to track the performance of your books.
Publishing Your Books
Detailed instructions for validating and submitting books to Apple Books.
iTunes Store Package Specification Schema Validation Guide
A technical guide for validating metadata XML files using iTunes Relax NG schemas.