Convert EPUB to PDF free online
Turn any DRM-free EPUB into a clean, printable PDF with chapters, images and bookmarks intact. It runs in your browser, so your book is never uploaded.
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How to convert EPUB to PDF
How to convert EPUB to PDF: choose your .epub file in the box above, pick a page size (A4, US Letter, A5 or 6×9 in), a font size and margins, then press Convert to PDF and download the result.
It is free, needs no account or software, and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and Chromebook. The conversion happens on your own device, so the book is never sent to a server.
Most novels convert in a few seconds on a laptop. Large illustrated books can take a little longer on a phone.
Choose your EPUB file
Drag the .epub into the box above, or tap the box to pick it from your computer, the Files app or your Downloads folder.
Set page size, font and margins
A4 or US Letter for printing, A5 or 6×9 in for reading on a tablet or phone. Pick the font size you find comfortable.
Convert and download the PDF
Press Convert to PDF. When the green box appears, tap Download PDF. The file opens in any browser or PDF app.
Will the PDF keep the formatting?
Mostly, yes. The converter reads the structure of the EPUB (chapters, headings, paragraphs, images) and lays it out again on fixed pages. Here is exactly what carries over, based on our tests with novels, textbooks and illustrated children’s books.
| Part of the book | In the PDF | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters and headings | ✓ Kept | Every chapter starts on a new page |
| Table of contents | ✓ As bookmarks | Chapters appear in the bookmarks panel of your PDF reader |
| Cover and images | ✓ Kept | The cover gets a full page; images are scaled to fit |
| Bold, italics, lists and quotes | ✓ Kept | |
| Page numbers | ✓ Added | Centered at the bottom of each page |
| Searchable text | ✓ Kept | Real text, not pictures, so you can search, select and copy |
| Title and author (metadata) | ✓ Kept | Copied into the PDF’s document properties |
| Accents, Greek and Cyrillic | ✓ Kept | A Unicode font is loaded automatically |
| Tables | ~ Simplified | Each row becomes a line of text |
| Links | ✕ Not kept | Text stays, but it is no longer clickable |
| Publisher fonts and colors | ✕ Not kept | Text is set in a clean serif font |
| Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic | ✕ Not yet | These scripts are not supported yet |
| Fixed-layout EPUBs (comics, picture books) | ~ Re-laid out | Pages are rebuilt as flowing text and images |
How to convert EPUB to PDF without losing formatting
- Match the page size to the screen or paper. Most “formatting” problems are really size problems: an A4 page on a phone looks tiny. Use the table below.
- Check that the EPUB is reflowable. Novels and non-fiction almost always are. Comics, cookbooks and picture books are often fixed-layout; those are usually better read as they are.
- Use the original file if you have it. If the book started as a Word document, a PDF exported straight from Word keeps its exact design.
Which page size should I choose?
| Page size | Best for | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | Printing in most countries | Medium font, normal margins |
| US Letter | Printing in the US and Canada | Medium font, normal margins |
| A5 (book) | Tablets, iPad, booklet printing | Medium or large font |
| 6 × 9 in (paperback) | Phones, e-ink readers, Kindle Scribe, a paperback feel | Large font, narrow margins |
Convert EPUB to PDF on any device
The converter is a web page, so there is nothing to install. These are the small differences between devices.
On a Windows or Linux PC
Open this page in Edge, Chrome or Firefox and choose the EPUB. The PDF goes to your Downloads folder. Windows has no built-in EPUB reader, so this is also the quickest way to open an EPUB on Windows without installing anything.
On a Mac
Use Safari or Chrome. Apple Books opens EPUB files but has no export to PDF, so convert here and the PDF lands in Downloads, ready for Preview.
On iPhone and iPad
In Safari, tap the box and choose the EPUB from Files, including iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive if they are set up there. After converting, tap Download PDF; the file is saved to Files → Downloads, and you can share it to Books or print it from there.
On Android and Chromebook
In Chrome, tap the box and pick the EPUB from your Downloads or Drive. The PDF is saved to Downloads and opens in Chrome or Google Drive.
Other ways to convert EPUB to PDF
There is more than one way to do this. Here is an honest comparison, so you can pick what suits you.
| Method | Install needed? | Your file is uploaded? | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| This converter | No | No, it stays on your device | Quick, private conversions on any device |
| Calibre (free desktop app) | Yes | No | Converting many books at once, fine-tuning the layout |
| Upload-based sites (CloudConvert, Zamzar and others) | No | Yes, to their servers | Many other file types; free plans usually limit size or daily use |
| Adobe Acrobat | — | — | Cannot open EPUB files. Use it to edit the PDF after converting |
| Adobe Digital Editions | Yes | No | Reading EPUBs; it has no “Save as PDF” |
| Apple Books, Google Play Books | Built in / app | Play Books stores it in your library | Reading EPUBs; neither exports a PDF |
Can Adobe Acrobat convert EPUB to PDF?
No. Acrobat and Acrobat Reader only open PDF files, and Adobe’s own help pages point people to an online converter for EPUB. Convert the book here first; you can then open the PDF in Acrobat to highlight, comment or sign.
What about Adobe Digital Editions and .acsm files?
Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) is a reader for EPUB and PDF books, often used for library loans. It has no export option, and books borrowed or bought through it are DRM-protected, so they cannot be converted by any honest tool. If you downloaded a file ending in .acsm, that is not the book itself but a licence file that ADE uses to fetch the protected book.
Is it safe? Where does my file go?
Nowhere. Most online converters upload your book to their servers, convert it there and send it back. This one does the opposite: the converter is downloaded to your browser, and the conversion runs on your own computer or phone. Your EPUB and the PDF never leave your device.
You can check this yourself. Open your browser’s developer tools (F12 on Windows, ⌥⌘I on a Mac), switch to the Network tab and convert a book. You will see the converter’s own scripts load, but no request carries your file anywhere.
EPUB vs PDF: which should you use?
EPUB is built for reading on screens of any size. PDF is built to look exactly the same everywhere.
What is an EPUB file? EPUB is the open ebook standard created by the IDPF and maintained by the W3C since 2017. Each .epub file is a ZIP package of XHTML pages, CSS styles, images and metadata; EPUB 3 is the current version. What is a PDF? The Portable Document Format, created by Adobe and now the ISO 32000 standard, stores every page as a fixed layout.
| Feature | EPUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Reflowable: text adapts to the screen | Fixed: every page looks the same |
| Best for | E-readers, phones, reading apps | Printing, sharing, laptops, tablets |
| Opens on | Needs an ebook reader app | Every device and browser |
| Font size | Reader can change it anytime | Set once when the PDF is made |
| Printing | Not supported by most apps | Clean, page-accurate printing |
| Annotations | Depends on the reader app | Supported by almost every PDF app |
Convert to PDF when you want to print a book, send it to someone without an ebook app, or read it on a large screen. Keep the EPUB for e-readers. Current Kindles accept EPUB through Send to Kindle, so for Kindle you may not need to convert at all: see how to read EPUB on Kindle. For a fuller comparison, read EPUB vs PDF vs MOBI.
Problems and fixes
“That file is not EPUB”
The file must end in .epub. A file ending in .acsm is an Adobe licence file, not a book; open it in Adobe Digital Editions instead.
“This book is DRM-protected”
Books from most stores and libraries are locked to their reading app. Read them there; only DRM-free files can be converted.
Some characters show as empty boxes
The book uses a script we do not support yet, such as Chinese, Japanese or Arabic. Latin, Greek and Cyrillic work.
It is slow on my phone
Large illustrated books need memory to process images. Close other tabs, or convert on a computer.
The download does not start on iPhone
Check Files → Downloads. If nothing is there, tap Download PDF again and confirm the prompt Safari shows.
The PDF file is large
Images make up most of the size. Text-only novels are usually 1–3 MB.
Reading and editing your PDF
Your PDF opens in any browser, but if you want to mark it up, these tools make it easier.
Wondershare PDFelement
Highlight passages, add notes, fill forms and edit text in your converted PDF. Available for Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.
Learn moreFoxit PDF Editor
A fast PDF editor for annotating, combining and signing PDFs, widely used in offices.
Learn moreJust reading? Every web browser opens PDFs for free, and Adobe Acrobat Reader is free on every device.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this EPUB to PDF converter really free?
Yes. There is no signup, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is supported by a few clearly marked recommendations.
Can I convert EPUB to PDF without losing formatting?
Chapters, headings, images, bold, italics, lists and the table of contents (as PDF bookmarks) are kept. Links, publisher fonts and colors are not, and tables are simplified.
Can Adobe Acrobat convert EPUB to PDF?
No. Acrobat cannot open EPUB files. Convert the EPUB here, then open the PDF in Acrobat if you want to edit or annotate it.
How do I open an EPUB file as a PDF?
Convert it: choose the EPUB above, press Convert to PDF and open the downloaded file. It will open in any browser or PDF reader.
Can I convert DRM-protected EPUB books?
No. Only DRM-free EPUBs can be converted, such as books you wrote, public-domain titles or books sold without DRM.
Is there a file size limit?
Files up to 100 MB are accepted, which covers almost every ebook, including illustrated ones.
Can I convert several EPUBs at once?
The converter handles one book at a time; there is no batch mode yet. To convert a whole library in one go, use the free desktop app Calibre; our Calibre guide shows how.
Does it work offline or without an app?
No app is needed: it runs in your web browser. You need a connection to load the page, but the book itself is converted on your device.
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