About Bloom Reader
Bloom Reader is an app that allows you to enjoy Bloom books on your Android device (phone or tablet).
Bloom Reader uses a special BloomPUB format to display books.
Download Bloom Reader
The Bloom Reader app is available from the Google Play store.
For instructions to download, install, and share the Bloom Reader app, see Install Bloom Reader.
Download Bloom Books from Bloom Library
If your Android device is connected to the internet, Bloom Reader also provides direct access to Bloom Library where books can be downloaded into the app to enjoy offline later.
For instructions to download books into Bloom Reader, see Get Books in Bloom Reader.
Send Books to Bloom Reader
Books from Bloom Editor can be transferred to the Bloom Reader app through:
- A shared Wi-Fi connection OR
- A connected USB cable:
For instructions how to share books from Bloom Editor, see Get Books from Bloom Editor.
Share Books from Bloom Reader
Bloom books (and the Bloom Reader app) can also be shared from one device to another via Bluetooth, messaging app, email, or other sharing methods:
Import Bloom Books
Bloom Reader can import books from your Android device’s storage, or an external SD card. Loading an entire collection of books on SD cards can be a convenient way to distribute Bloom books to populations with unreliable internet access.
See Get books from a folder on your Android device for more details.
BloomPUB Books
Bloom Reader requires books in BloomPUB format (Bloom’s “native” format). Bloom Editor can easily produce BloomPUB files to use with Bloom Reader.
To learn about the difference between BloomPUB and ePUB formats, see BloomPUB vs. ePUB: What’s the Difference.