How to convert PDF to EPUB
To convert PDF to EPUB, upload your PDF file, choose EPUB as the output format and press Convert. The finished EPUB 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 PDF document files into EPUB 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 PDF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert PDF to EPUB?
- Text reflows to any screen
- Open standard supported by almost all e-readers
- Keeps chapters, covers and metadata
- Opens in: Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Calibre and most e-reader apps
What to expect from this conversion
- Text, headings, bold lettering and bullet lists are rebuilt from the PDF. Complex layouts such as columns, tables and text boxes are flattened into running text.
- Scanned PDFs hold pictures of pages rather than text, so they cannot be converted without OCR (text recognition), which is not included.
PDF vs EPUB
| Property | EPUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Document Format | Electronic Publication |
| Released | 1993, Adobe (now ISO 32000) | 2007, IDPF (now W3C) |
| Family | Document | Ebook |
| Opens in | every browser, phone, computer and print shop | Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Calibre and most e-reader apps |
| Best for | sharing finished documents; contracts, invoices and forms | e-readers such as Kobo and Apple Books; reading novels on a phone |
Steps to convert PDF to EPUB
- Drop your PDF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that EPUB is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new EPUB file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use a PDF that was made on a computer, not a scan.
- Check tables and columns after converting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PDF to EPUB?
Drop your PDF file on the converter, confirm that EPUB is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the EPUB file. No account or software is needed.
Is the PDF to EPUB 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 PDF to EPUB?
Text, headings, bold lettering and bullet lists are rebuilt from the PDF. Complex layouts such as columns, tables and text boxes are flattened into running text. Scanned PDFs hold pictures of pages rather than text, so they cannot be converted without OCR (text recognition), which is not included.
Will my PDF layout, tables and images be kept when converting to EPUB?
Text, headings, bold lettering and bullet lists are kept. Complex layouts such as columns and tables are flattened into running text, so check the result. Scanned PDFs need OCR and are not supported.
Which programs open EPUB files?
EPUB files open in Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Calibre and most e-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.