Why Google Play Books?
- • Access books from any device either through the Chrome Browser, Chrome app, iOS app, or Android app.
- • Highlight and take notes while you read ePub files.
- • Upload and read PDF files (no annotation features available)
- • Use text-to-speech to support reading & decoding with ePub files.
Be sure to note that there are some differences between using the Chrome app and accessing Google Play Books from play.google.com/books in the Chrome browser on a computer or Chromebook.
Learn more about Chrome Apps and Extensions.
Chrome Browser | Chrome App | |
Upload Files | Yes - if online | No |
Read Offline | No | Yes |
Highlight & Add Notes | Yes - if online | Yes - if online |
Use text-to-speech | Yes - if online | Yes - if online |
Purchase Books | Yes - if online | Yes - if online |