EPUB to FB2

Upload a EPUB file and download it as FB2. Free to start.

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How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the EPUB file on the orange block above, or press “Choose EPUB”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to FB2”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the FB2 file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How EPUB to FB2 conversion works

EPUB is an ebook format: it packages HTML, CSS, and images in a zipped OPS container as an ISO-standardised ebook format that reflows text to fit any screen width. FB2 is an ebook format that stores data in the FB2 format. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. Reflowable text, chapter structure, and the table of contents carry across; embedded fonts transfer when the target format supports them. Converting between these two formats is common when the source application does not support FB2 natively or when the target platform only accepts FB2. 1converter processes this conversion server-side using open-source tools. Files are transferred over HTTPS, converted on secure cloud servers, and returned through a private download link that expires after 24 hours on Free.

Sources and specifications

When to convert

What the FB2 file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Preserves text layout from EPUB XHTML while translating it into FB2’s XML structure
  • Keeps EPUB metadata (title, authors, series) mapped into FB2 tags for easier organization
  • Convert an EPUB downloaded from a store into FB2 for an e-reader that prefers FB2
  • Batch-convert a personal EPUB library so all books share a consistent FB2 structure

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The FB2 file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting EPUB to FB2.

Will EPUB images and the cover be kept in the FB2 output?
FB2 supports embedded image references, but the exact result depends on how the EPUB stores the cover and images. If images are present in the EPUB, they are typically carried over as FB2 resources/refs.
Does converting EPUB to FB2 change text quality or readability?
EPUB uses XHTML inside a ZIP container; converting to FB2 typically keeps the same textual content and basic markup. Font rendering depends on the reader, but the text itself is not re-compressed like in image/video formats.
How are metadata fields handled when converting EPUB to FB2?
EPUB metadata (e.g., title, author, series) is read from the EPUB metadata package and mapped into FB2 XML fields like <title-info>. Some custom EPUB extensions may not map perfectly.
Is the FB2 file editable compared to the original EPUB?
Yes—FB2 is plain XML, so you can edit tags such as titles/authors directly if needed. EPUB is a packaged ZIP with multiple files, which is less convenient to edit manually.

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Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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