Convert FB2 to EPUB — Free Online Converter
Convert FictionBook 2 (.fb2) to Electronic Publication (.epub) online for free. Fast, secure document conversion with no watermarks or registration.
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About FictionBook to EPUB Conversion
FB2 (FictionBook 2) is an XML-based ebook format created in Russia that stores text with semantic markup — paragraphs, emphasis, sections, images, and comprehensive metadata — in a single XML file. FB2 is the dominant ebook format in Russia and Eastern Europe, supported by readers like FBReader, CoolReader, and Moon+ Reader, and distributed through Russian ebook stores like LitRes and Flibusta. EPUB (Electronic Publication) is the international open ebook standard supported by Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, and virtually every reading platform worldwide.
Converting FB2 to EPUB transforms ebooks from the Russian/Eastern European ecosystem into the universal standard, making them accessible on every major international reading platform and device.
Why Convert FictionBook to EPUB?
FB2 is a regional format with limited support outside Russia and Eastern Europe. Apple Books, Kobo, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and most international e-readers do not support FB2 natively. Converting to EPUB enables reading on any non-Russian platform and opens distribution to international ebook retailers.
EPUB is also an ISO-recognized standard (ISO/IEC 23736) with guaranteed long-term readability. For libraries, archival institutions, and publishers seeking international distribution, EPUB provides the format stability and universal compatibility that FB2 cannot offer outside its regional ecosystem.
Common Use Cases
- Convert Russian-language FB2 ebooks for reading on Apple Books, Kobo, or international e-readers
- Transform FB2 fiction from LitRes or Flibusta into EPUB for cross-platform ebook libraries
- Convert FB2 technical documentation to EPUB for international distribution and reading
- Migrate FB2 ebook collections to EPUB for long-term preservation in an ISO-standardized format
- Prepare FB2 content for publishing on international ebook retail platforms that require EPUB
How It Works
Calibre parses the FB2 XML structure, extracting semantic content elements: <body> sections, <section> chapter divisions, <p> paragraphs, <emphasis> inline formatting, <image> references (base64-encoded within the FB2), and <description> metadata (title, author, genre, annotation, language). The semantic FB2 elements map cleanly to EPUB's XHTML structure. Sections become chapters with proper heading hierarchy. Base64-encoded images are decoded and stored as separate files in the EPUB package. Metadata transfers to the EPUB OPF file. The output is a valid EPUB 3 package with navigation document and proper content structure.
Quality & Performance
FB2-to-EPUB conversion produces high-quality output because both formats use semantic markup (XML and XHTML respectively). Text content, chapter structure, emphasis formatting, images, and metadata transfer accurately. FB2's semantic approach — marking text by meaning rather than visual style — maps well to EPUB's XHTML structure. The main consideration is that FB2 has simpler formatting than EPUB supports, so the conversion is lossless in terms of content but the EPUB may need additional CSS styling for visual polish.
Device Compatibility
| Device | FictionBook | EPUB |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1FB2's semantic markup produces cleaner EPUB output than most format conversions — the structure maps naturally
- 2Check the EPUB metadata after conversion — FB2 genre classifications may not match international ebook store categories
- 3Verify Cyrillic text rendering on your target e-reader, especially for mixed-language content
- 4Add CSS styling to the EPUB after conversion for visual polish beyond FB2's basic formatting
- 5Validate the EPUB with EPUB Check before publishing on international platforms
Related Conversions
FB2-to-EPUB conversion bridges the Russian/Eastern European ebook ecosystem and the international standard, producing high-fidelity output from FB2's semantic XML structure to EPUB's universal XHTML packaging.