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Book-layout software, EPUB tools, templates, and accessibility resources.

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Accessible Books Consortium

WIPO-led partnership. The site says it works to increase books in accessible formats such as braille, audio, e-text, and large print. It describes the ABC Global Book Service as an online catalogue for libraries for the blind, and it invites training applications from non-profit organizations in developing or least developed countries.

Useful when: You need the accessible-books catalogue for libraries, or the rule for who may apply for ABC training.

Organization · Price unavailable · Training is for non-profits in developing or least developed countries; the catalogue is for libraries for the blind

Training is for non-profits in developing or least developed countries.

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Accessible publishing
Specialties
Accessible publishing
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Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Applicability
Shared
Before committing
Training applications are for those non-profits, not for an individual author. The page does not state a fee. A library catalogue is not a promise that your book is in the collection. Contact details stay on the site.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Ace by DAISY

An accessibility-checking tool for EPUB publications.

Software and tools · Free · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Accessible publishing
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Automated checks need to be combined with manual accessibility review.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Atticus

Writing and book-formatting software for preparing ebook and print files.

Software and tools · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Drafting and outlining · Interior design · Ebook conversion
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check export formats and device support against your publication requirements.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Book Design Templates

Book-layout templates for authors preparing interiors.

Templates and assets · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Interior design
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Match the template to your software, trim size, and intended format.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Bookshare

Accessible ebook library. The homepage says it offers assisted reading, including read-aloud, enlarged text, and braille, and that the library has over 1.3 million titles. It says 10,000 public-domain books are free to anyone around the world.

Useful when: You need an accessible ebook library and the stated rule for its free public-domain titles.

Organization · Price unavailable · Public-domain titles are described as available to anyone; other access is not stated

10,000 public-domain titles are described as free; other access is not stated.

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Accessible publishing
Specialties
Accessible publishing
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Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Applicability
Shared
Before committing
The free set is the public-domain collection the page names, not the whole library. The page does not state who else may join or what a membership costs. Title counts are the site's figures. Support from the US Department of Education is funding, not an eligibility rule.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

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calibre

Open-source ebook management, conversion, and editing software.

Software and tools · Free · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Ebook conversion
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Conversion alone does not ensure a publication-ready or accessible file.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

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DAISY Consortium

Resources and tools for accessible publishing.

Organization · Free · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Accessible publishing
Specialties
Book files and layout
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Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Follow the relevant accessibility specification and test the actual publication.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Damonza

Book-cover design and related author production services.

Professional service · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Cover design · Interior design
Specialties
Book design · Book files and layout · Editorial work
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check package scope and licensing before commissioning.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Draft2Digital

Distribution services for authors publishing to supported retailers and libraries.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Ebook conversion · Ebook aggregators · Print distribution
Specialties
Book sales and delivery · Book files and layout · Book manufacturing
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Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
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Check current fees, retailer coverage, and rights terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Ebook Launch

Book-cover design and book-formatting services.

Professional service · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Cover design · Interior design
Specialties
Book design · Book files and layout · Editorial work
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Confirm print and ebook deliverables, revisions, and asset rights.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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EPUB Accessibility 1.1

W3C Recommendation, published 17 October 2024, that states content-conformance requirements for checking the accessibility of EPUB publications and metadata requirements for discovering those publications.

Useful when: You need the EPUB accessibility specification itself, not a company that will convert the file.

Guide or essay · Free · Public specification; it does not set who may publish

Specification, not a conversion service.

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Accessible publishing
Specialties
Accessible publishing
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Applicability
Shared
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A specification, not a conversion service and not an accessibility checker. Confirm which EPUB version you are testing. Meeting the recommendation is not a promise that a retailer will accept the file.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Jutoh

Software for creating and editing ebooks.

Software and tools · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Ebook conversion
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check supported formats and licence terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Kindle Create

Amazon's application for preparing supported Kindle book files.

Software and tools · Free · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Ebook conversion
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check supported book types and output formats; not a universal formatter.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

Library of Congress service. The homepage lists people who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind, or who have physical or reading disabilities among those it serves, and it points readers to an application that checks eligibility. It also lists a catalogue, BARD, and braille services.

Useful when: You need the US national library service for print-disabled readers and the page that tells you to check eligibility.

Organization · Price unavailable · Library of Congress service; eligibility is determined by the application

Apply to check eligibility; cost not stated on the homepage.

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Tasks
Accessible publishing
Specialties
Accessible publishing
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Applicability
Shared
Before committing
Apply and read the eligibility rules. The homepage does not state the cost. Overseas services are listed separately. This is a library service, not a tool that converts your manuscript.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Otterpine

Publishing partnerships spanning editorial, design, production, distribution, and direct-to-reader fulfillment.

Professional service · Price unavailable · Confirm service or submission eligibility

Limited project intake; confirm the contract model.

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Publishing-service companies · Interior design · Print distribution · Fulfillment and shipping · Author-business support
Specialties
Publishing-service companies · Interior design · Print distribution · Fulfillment and shipping · Author-business support
Relevant routes
Self-publishing · Independent / small press · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Works on a limited number of projects. Confirm the business model, financial terms, rights, and service scope; this listing does not classify its contracts as traditional or hybrid publishing.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Pandoc

Open-source document conversion software.

Software and tools · Free · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Ebook conversion
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
A conversion requires checking the resulting book's formatting and accessibility.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Sigil

An open-source EPUB editor.

Software and tools · Free · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Ebook conversion
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
EPUB editing requires checking structure, rendering, and accessibility.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Studiolo Secondari

Book coaching, publishing strategy, design, and communications support for independent authors and organizations.

Professional service · Price unavailable · Confirm service or submission eligibility

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Tasks
Writing coaches · Interior design · Positioning and book descriptions · Author-business support
Specialties
Writing coaches · Interior design · Positioning and book descriptions · Author-business support
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Confirm current availability, service eligibility, fees, deliverables, and rights or confidentiality terms directly with the provider.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Vellum

Software for creating ebook and print book files.

Software and tools · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

Mac only; ebook and print capabilities depend on the purchased edition.

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Tasks
Interior design · Ebook conversion
Specialties
Book files and layout
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Mac only; ebook and print capabilities depend on the purchased edition.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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How to choose

Choose for the output you need: reflowable ebook, fixed-layout ebook, print PDF, or accessible publication. Writing software and final-layout software do not necessarily do the same job.

Checks before committing

Test the actual exported file on intended devices. Check trim size, fonts, image resolution, accessibility, and retailer specifications. An automated conversion is not a quality check.

Informational listings, not endorsements or quality ratings. Descriptions are checked against official pages, not through an independent service audit. Confirm current prices, service availability, and terms with the provider.