EPUB to PDF — Convert EPUB Ebooks to PDF in Your Browser
Convert EPUB ebooks to PDF. Preserves text and structure, runs entirely in your browser. No uploads, no accounts, no limits.
Drop your EPUB file here
or click to browse (max 100MB)
EPUB is the open standard for ebooks — a ZIP archive of HTML files, CSS stylesheets, images, and metadata, packaged in a way that any ebook reader can parse and render. The format has been the default for ebooks since 2007 and is supported by every major reader (Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, Kindle via conversion, Calibre, Thorium). PDF is the universal document format — a fixed-layout file that renders identically on every device, optimized for print and for sharing. Converting between them is the right move when the EPUB needs to be printed, archived in a system that only accepts PDFs, or shared with someone who does not have an ebook reader.
The non-obvious thing about EPUB-to-PDF is what gets lost. EPUB is reflowable — the reader paginates the text based on the screen size, font size, and user preferences. PDF is fixed-layout — the pagination is decided at conversion time and never changes. A 300-page EPUB novel becomes a 250-page PDF on letter paper at 11pt, a 400-page PDF on A4 at 12pt, or a 180-page PDF on A5 at 10pt. The page count depends on the output format. The text content is the same; the pagination is the difference. For a print-ready PDF, the output is a good starting point; for a screen-readable PDF that mimics the EPUB’s reading experience, the output is intentionally different from what the EPUB reader would have shown.
For a final hand-off: if the goal is printing, the browser tool produces a readable PDF but a print shop’s typesetter (or Calibre’s ebook-convert with a custom CSS stylesheet) will produce a more polished result. If the goal is sharing with someone who does not have an ebook reader, the PDF is the right format. If the goal is archiving, keep both — the EPUB for future re-reading, the PDF for compatibility with systems that only accept PDFs. The tool here is the right pick for the one-time case of getting an EPUB into PDF form; for ongoing conversions, a script using Calibre or pandoc is the more sustainable path.
How to use
Drop an EPUB file
Drag an .epub file into the drop zone, or click to browse. The tool accepts EPUB 2 and EPUB 3 files. DRM-protected EPUBs (most paid ebooks) cannot be converted — the source must be DRM-free.
Wait for the conversion
The tool parses the EPUB's spine (the ordered list of content files), extracts the text and structure from each chapter, and lays it out as a PDF. The conversion takes a few seconds for a typical novel.
Download the PDF
The output is a single PDF named after the source file. Page count and file size are shown above the download button so you can verify the conversion before saving.
Frequently asked
Will images and chapter structure be preserved?
Images embedded in the EPUB are included in the PDF. The chapter structure is preserved as page breaks — each chapter starts on a new page. Internal links between chapters and footnotes are converted to clickable PDF links.
What about fonts and styling?
The PDF uses the standard PDF font set (Helvetica for body, Times for headings, Courier for code) so it renders identically on every device. Custom fonts embedded in the EPUB are not carried over — the visual emphasis is preserved through font weight and size.
Are DRM-protected ebooks supported?
No — DRM-protected EPUBs (Adobe Digital Editions, Apple Books, Kindle) cannot be opened by this tool. The DRM must be removed using a tool like Calibre's plugin system (for Adobe DRM) or by purchasing the book from a DRM-free source.
Will footnotes and endnotes be preserved?
Footnotes are rendered as inline references with the footnote text at the bottom of the page. Endnotes are collected at the end of the document. Internal links from the text to the notes are preserved as clickable PDF links.
Can I convert a fixed-layout EPUB?
Fixed-layout EPUBs (comics, magazines, image-heavy books) convert with each page rendered as an image at a fixed size. The output is a PDF with one page per EPUB page, preserving the original layout. The file size is larger than for reflowable EPUBs.
Limitations
- DRM-protected EPUBs are not supportedAdobe Digital Editions, Apple Books, and Kindle EPUBs are encrypted. The tool cannot open them. Use a DRM-removal tool on a copy you own, or purchase the book from a DRM-free source like Standard Ebooks or the publisher's website.
- No custom fontsCustom fonts embedded in the EPUB are not carried over to the PDF. The output uses the standard PDF font set, so an EPUB in Georgia renders in Times, an EPUB in a fancy display font renders in Helvetica. Visual emphasis is preserved through weight and size.
- Fixed-layout EPUBs produce large PDFsComics, magazines, and image-heavy books are stored as fixed-layout EPUBs with one image per page. The PDF output is roughly the same size as the EPUB's image content — typically 20-100 MB for a graphic novel.
Platform notes
- macOS
- Apple Books opens EPUB files natively. The browser tool is the right pick for content that needs to be a PDF (for printing, for sharing with non-ebook readers, or for archiving). For a one-off read, Apple Books is the right destination.
- Windows
- Microsoft Edge opens EPUB files natively. Calibre converts EPUB to PDF with high layout fidelity. The browser tool is the right pick for content pasted from a chat, an email, or a download where installing Calibre is not worth the setup time.
- Linux
- Calibre's `ebook-convert input.epub output.pdf` is the CLI equivalent with the best layout fidelity of any open-source tool. The browser tool is the right pick for content pasted from a chat, an email, or a download where opening a terminal is not practical.
- iOS
- iOS Books opens EPUB files natively. The browser tool is the right pick for content that needs to be a PDF (for printing, for sharing, or for opening in a non-ebook app). For a one-off read, iOS Books is the right destination.
- Android
- Google Play Books opens EPUB files natively. ReadEra, Lithium, and Moon+ Reader also handle EPUB. The browser tool is the right pick for content that needs to be a PDF — the EPUB reader apps do not export to PDF.