How to convert EPUB to FB2
To convert EPUB to FB2, upload your EPUB file, choose FB2 as the output format and press Convert. The finished FB2 file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns EPUB e-book files into FB2 in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your EPUB file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with EPUB to FB2
- Clean, structured XML
- Very compact
- Popular with readers in Russia and Eastern Europe
- Opens in: FBReader, PocketBook, Calibre and many Android reader apps
What to expect from this conversion
- Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
- FB2 is a reflowable e-book format, so page numbers, headers and footers are not kept. Headings become chapters.
- EPUB files are reflowable, so the converted document gets a standard page layout.
EPUB vs FB2
| Property | EPUB | FB2 |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Electronic Publication | FictionBook 2 |
| Released | 2007, IDPF (now W3C) | 2004, Dmitry Gribov |
| Family | Ebook | Ebook |
| Opens in | Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Calibre and most e-reader apps | FBReader, PocketBook, Calibre and many Android reader apps |
| Best for | e-readers such as Kobo and Apple Books; reading novels on a phone | Russian-language e-book libraries; e-reader apps that favour FB2 |
Steps to convert EPUB to FB2
- Drop your EPUB file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that FB2 is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new FB2 file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
- Use DOCX instead of DOC for new files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert EPUB to FB2?
Drop your EPUB file on the converter, confirm that FB2 is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the FB2 file. No account or software is needed.
Is the EPUB to FB2 converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting EPUB to FB2?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different. FB2 is a reflowable e-book format, so page numbers, headers and footers are not kept. Headings become chapters.
Will formatting be kept when converting EPUB to FB2?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
Which programs open FB2 files?
FB2 files open in FBReader, PocketBook, Calibre and many Android reader apps.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.