Arafasoft E-Book Creator is a legacy, Windows-based eBook compilation software primarily used to convert text, HTML documents, and images into a single executable (.EXE) file or standalone digital book.
Because it is an older utility from the early 2000s, it functions differently than modern reflowable EPUB formatters. It essentially packages a mini-browser with your pre-formatted files so readers can open and view your book on desktop computers without external readers.
To format and build your book using this tool, you need to prepare your files externally and structure them through the application interface. Step 1: Prepare Your Book Content Outside the Software
Arafasoft compiles files rather than functioning as a robust word processor. You must design and style your book text before importing it:
Format as HTML or TXT: Save your book chapters as separate .html or .txt files. HTML is highly recommended because it preserves styling, hyperlinks, bold text, and font choices.
Keep Images Local: If you include illustrations, save them in the same folder as your text files and reference them using relative HTML paths (e.g., 
Avoid Headers and Footers: Do not use hardcoded running page numbers or print-style footers, as digital windows handle scrolling content dynamically. Step 2: Set Up Your Project Structure Open Arafasoft E-Book Creator. Click New Project to start a blank compilation.
Assign a Book Title and specify the folder path where your prepared text and image assets are located. Step 3: Arrange Chapters and Navigation
The left panel of the interface acts as your digital binder:
Add Files: Use the file tree explorer or import buttons to add your title page, copyright notice, and individual chapter files.
Order the Tree: Drag and drop the files to sequence them properly (e.g., Front Matter → Chapters → Back Matter).
Set the Homepage: Select your main index, introductory chapter, or title page as the default home screen that displays when the reader opens the application. Step 4: Customize User Interface and Restrictions
Arafasoft allows you to control how the end-user interacts with your text:
Disable Copy/Print: If you want basic digital rights management (DRM) to prevent plagiarism, check the options to disable right-clicking, text selection, copying, and printing.
Navigation Window: Toggle the sidebar navigation pane on or off. Keeping it on automatically provides an index/table of contents layout for the reader.
Window Dimensions: Set the default window frame size (e.g., 800 × 600 pixels) for the desktop presentation. Step 5: Compile into the Final E-Book Hit the Compile or Build button on the top toolbar.
The software compresses all of your text files, scripts, and graphics into a unified output file (usually an .exe file).
Run the compiled application locally on your PC to test the link connectivity, image layouts, and page transitions before sharing it.
Modern Publishing Alternative Note:Because Arafasoft produces .exe files, its outputs are restricted to Windows computers and cannot be uploaded to major commercial platforms like Amazon KDP or Apple Books, which require modern .epub or .docx reflowable files.
If your goal is wide retail distribution, you should instead look into modern alternative tools to format your book. If you want, I can:
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