List of file formats that can be viewed 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 viewing:
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| Microsoft Word |
.doc, .docx |
Layout may differ from original |
| Microsoft Excel |
.xls, .xlsx |
Each sheet converted as separate page |
| Microsoft PowerPoint |
.ppt, .pptx |
Each slide converted as separate page |
| Apple Pages |
.pages |
Best conversion on macOS/iOS |
| Apple Numbers |
.numbers |
Converted per sheet |
| Apple Keynote |
.key |
Converted per slide |
| Text |
.txt |
Displayed as plain text |
Images
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| JPEG |
.jpg, .jpeg |
Most common format |
| PNG |
.png |
Transparency supported |
| HEIC/HEIF |
.heic, .heif |
iPhone photo format |
Note: Live Photos are also supported.
Video
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| MP4 |
.mp4 |
H.264, H.265 (HEVC) |
| QuickTime |
.mov |
H.264, H.265, ProRes |
| M4V |
.m4v |
H.264 |
Audio
| Format |
Extensions |
Notes |
| AAC |
.aac |
Recommended format |
| MP3 |
.mp3 |
Widely supported |
| WAV |
.wav |
Uncompressed audio |
| AIFF |
.aiff |
Apple standard format |
Web Content
| Format |
Details |
| URL |
Add website links as sections |
Web Section Features
- HTML5 supported
- CSS3 supported
- JavaScript supported
| Format |
Extension |
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 will not execute
File Size
- Large files take longer to download
- Wi-Fi sync recommended
- Check device storage availability
DRM Protected Content
- Content protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be imported
Next Appendix: Appendix B. Gesture Controls
