A list of file formats that can be displayed and imported in Handbook X.
Documents
PDF
| Item |
Details |
| Extension |
.pdf |
| Features |
Bookmarks, links, annotations (read-only) |
Other Documents
The following formats are converted to PDF for display:
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| Microsoft Word |
.doc, .docx |
Layout may differ from the original file |
| Microsoft Excel |
.xls, .xlsx |
Each sheet is converted as a separate page |
| Microsoft PowerPoint |
.ppt, .pptx |
Each slide is converted as a separate page |
| Text |
.txt |
Displayed as plain text |
Images
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| JPEG |
.jpg, .jpeg |
Most common format |
| PNG |
.png |
Supports transparency |
| GIF |
.gif |
Supports animated GIFs |
| BMP |
.bmp |
Bitmap format |
| WebP |
.webp |
Web-optimized format |
Videos
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| MP4 |
.mp4 |
H.264, H.265 (HEVC) |
| 3GP |
.3gp |
Mobile-oriented format |
| WebM |
.webm |
VP8/VP9 codecs |
| MKV |
.mkv |
Matroska format |
Note: Playable codecs depend on the device's Android version and hardware.
Audio
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| MP3 |
.mp3 |
Widely supported |
| WAV |
.wav |
Uncompressed audio |
| AAC |
.aac |
High-quality compressed audio |
| OGG |
.ogg |
Vorbis/Opus codecs |
Web Content
| Format |
Supported Content |
| URL |
Add website links as sections |
Web Section Features
- HTML5 supported
- CSS3 supported
- JavaScript supported
| Format |
Extensions |
Purpose |
| Handbook X Book |
.hbx |
Book export/import |
| Handbook X Section |
.hbs |
Section export/import |
| Question Studio |
.hqz, .qbz |
Exam/survey export/import |
Import Notes
Compatibility
- Some files may not be reproduced exactly
- Special fonts may be displayed with substitute fonts
- Macros and scripts in Office formats are not executed
File Size
- Large files take longer to download
- Syncing over Wi-Fi is recommended
- Check the available storage space on your device
- Please be mindful of mobile data usage
DRM-Protected Content
- Content protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be imported
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