Publish .ibooks file to iTunes U

I've created a .ibooks file that I'd like to distribute via my University's iTunes U page. The iBooks Author FAQ page says that content may be distributed via iTunes U, however it doesn't state in what format. I'm assuming only PDF or ePub since those are the only digital publication formats iTunes U allows? Thanks for the help.

I don't see an issue, but I would talk to the university admin's to confirm their iTU page supports the .ibook file suffix for downloads...

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Has anyone been able to upload an ibooks file with audio only files (m4a) in it? I keep getting the following error message during the upload in iTunes Producer: ERROR ITMS-9000: "Files of type audio/x-m4a are not allowed outside of widgets.

Has anyone been able to upload an ibooks file with audio only files (m4a) in it? I keep getting the following error message during the upload in iTunes Producer: ERROR ITMS-9000: "Files of type audio/x-m4a are not allowed outside of widgets. then it names the file as an m4p file. Everything works beautifully on the iPad through Preview, and validates through iTunes Producer up until the attempted upload. If you've been able to accomplish this, please let me know how you prepared your audio files. Many thanks.

Hello Fellow iBook Authors!
Today I received the same error that you all have been discussing. I tried selecting the DRM
and this did not work for me, though I'm glad it did for some. Here's what I did as a work-around. . .
Since iBooks Author did not have a problem with Videos, I simply used one of my video programs, ScreenFlow to turn the audio into a video file m4v. I added an image and extended the length or timing of the image to span the length of the audio file. Then exported as an .mov. I then opened QuickTime and opened the file and exported the file to iTunes.
You can use iMovie, Camtasia or any other progam that will allow you to export the audio as a movie file. Does this make sense? I hope this helps, at least in the short-term.
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When i got this ibook g4 yesterday i couldnt access itunes. i didnt know what to do because this is the first time i ever used a mac os. i followed the steps to delete itunes on the apple support web page and now there is no existing file of itunes on my

There is no more existing file for itunes on my ibook and every time i try and download itunes it says cannot create file. Can anyone tell me what to do please?

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If i publish ibooks in iTunes will it be available in all countries... I am from India

If i publish ibooks in iTunes will it be available in all countries... I am from India

Hey zvjackson,
Thanks for the question. Yes, iTunes will back up the following information in regards to messages:
Messages (iMessage and carrier SMS or MMS pictures and videos).
iTunes: About iOS backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
Additional information:
Choosing an iOS backup method (Should I use iTunes or iCloud to back up my iOS device?)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5262
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Can I publish both an .ibooks file and a PDF of the same title to iBookstore?

I created a multitouch book in iBooks Author that I want to publish to the iBookstore. If I publish it as an .ibooks file, it has all the awesome multi-touch functionality for iPad, which I deifnitley want. However, .ibooks books cannot be read on the iPhone. I also want the book to be available through the iBookstore in a format that can be read on iPhone.
Can I publish my title as a PDF of the book IN ADDITION to the .ibooks version, and have them both available on the iBookstore?

While there are PDFs available, they tend to be Apple's own content, I think.
If one will do, you don't need two.
This question has come up before, so I'll just repeat my original response. If the two versions are the same, and you're sincere about a desire to support iPhone & iPad, just do one epub.
If the iBA version for iPad is different, then they are not the same and you have two books so knock yourself out.
Users may be confused if you manage to get two of the same in the store, and they don't know which to buy or buy one and then find out they wanted the other....this is why I'd expect pushback from Apple during review if you even tried.

You have unsaved changes to iTunes Producer Issue with iBooks file

MacBook OSX Lion 10.7.5
ITunesProducer Vers. 2.9.1 (375)
My machine has been phased out and updating the OS will happen when ache e elel freezes.
So, I followed what other people did when receiving this error and saved my file. I exported the saved file to my desktop as an Ibooks file. I then attempted to upload the saved file and this still pops up on my screen. How do I get rid of this errorwithout needing to buy a new machine? Or, do all Macbooks eventually become landfill lessees for a producer? Your help is appreciated.

Software glitches such as this do not warrant disposal of the computer - so the landfill problem is averted.
I notice in the image that the itmsp number is a copy - I say this because I have never seen any items number ending -1 - which is ( to me) a sign that this is a copy made either during a transfer or intentionally.
iTunesProducer will not recognise this - because its not the same number which it created during the first upload.
I suggest you delete the "-1" from the itmsp number and double click it to open iTP or open iTP and copy and paste the number.
Check the file content in full - which means you may have to add the screenshots and book files - then save it.
Another interpretation.... the file cannot be moved because it does not exist - and what you are seeing is a link - although there should have been a curved arrow as seen on all alias links.
BTW if you consider that updates or a computer crash threatens your book files.... its wise to save a copy of the iBA file - the book in progress in iBA - NOT the exported version which cannot be opened in iBA.

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Hello kbbean,
The resource below will explain how to publish and update to your previously published book in the iBooks Store:
iBooks Author: How to update your published book in the iBooks Store - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202443
Learn how to update a book that you published to the iBooks Store.
Before you can publish an update to your book:
You must have a Paid Books Account or Free Books Account.
You must have submitted your book to the iBooks Store at least one time.
You must install iTunes Producer on your Mac.
You must install iBooks Author 2.0 or later. We recommend the latest version of iBooks Author.
Your book’s file size can't be larger than 2 GB.
If you want to update your screenshots, use Contact Us in iTunes Connect. You can't update the screenshots that appear with your book in the iBooks Store via a redelivery. You can add screenshots to iTunes Producer only the first time you publish your book.
When you're ready to publish an update to your book:
Open the book (.iba file) that you'd like to update in iBooks Author.
Make the desired changes to your book.
Click Publish in the iBooks Author toolbar, or choose it in the File menu.
Follow the prompts until you reach the Add Version Info screen.
Select "This is an update to a previously submitted book."
Click Continue.
Choose which of your previously published books you'd like to update.
Enter a new version number. The new version number must be higher than the version number that currently appears on the iBooks Store.
Click Continue and follow the prompts.
iBooks Author will export your updated book to iTunes Producer. Follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes Producer to publish your updated book to the iBooks Store. Most of the required fields will be filled in for you, but you'll need to include text in the What's New field to update your book.
Last Modified: Nov 8, 2014
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Can I replace a published epub with an ibooks file? Via iTunes Producer it "works" but on iBookStore the book is not updated. Please, can you help me?

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Wondering if you found a solution to your problem that might help me solve mine.
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