EPUB is a fairly new file format but it is gaining more popularity due to its adaptability to different digital devices. While PDF is a versatile format that works on almost every device, an EPUB file can change its font size and layout depending on the aspect ratio of your device. The only downside is that not every ebook reader supports the EPUB format. In this case, you will need to revert to PDF. In this article, we bring you the 13 best EPUB to PDF online converters for phones and PCs.
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CloudConvert
CloudConvert is one of the most versatile file converters out there. This tool can convert almost any kind of file to your desired format. This includes MP3, AAC, HTML, DOCX, MPEG, MOV, and even rate formats like AIFC, LRF, PDB, and others. To convert your EPUB file to PDF, simply click the red icon for ‘Select file’ and upload the ebook. CloudConverter will recognise the ebook as an EPUB file. Now, click on the ellipses next to ‘Convert to’, select PDF, and hit convert.
Calibre
If you are a Kindle owner, Calibre is an essential tool for your PC. This ebook management software lets you seamlessly transfer ebooks from your PC to your Kindle and vice-versa. If you’re transferring an ebook to your Kindle, Calibre automatically converts the file to the required format. Apart from file transfer, you can also read, catalogue, tag, and rate books on Calibre. Calibre also lets you manually convert an EPUB ebook to your desired format.
FreeConvert
FreeConvert is a very accessible online conversion tool that works on Windows, Mac, Linux, or any mobile device. This tool supports up to 1,500 file formats and can convert them to any format of your choice. It even gives you the option to fine-tune the target file. You can choose to upload a file from your device or select one from Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other cloud storage service. The conversion limit for this tool is 1GB, which is more than necessary even when you’re converting multiple EPUB files to PDF.
Online-Convert
Like CloudConvert, Online-Convert is also a very versatile file converter. Once you open the website on your browser, scroll down and select ebook converter. On the following page, hit the Convert to PDF option and upload the EPUB file. The time taken to convert the file depends on its size, but typically, it doesn’t take Online-Convert more than a few seconds to convert an EPUB file to a PDF. What we really like about this particular tool is that it gives you the option to customise aspects like font size, border size, author name, and file name on the final file. If you don’t know the format supported by your ebook reader, simply enter the name of the device and this tool will convert the file to the corresponding format.
PDF24 Tools
PDF 24 Tools has a very handy converter that can change any EPUB file to the PDF format. You can either choose a file from your device or simply drag and drop it on the box. Once the file has been uploaded to the website, hit convert. It will take PDF24 Tools a few seconds to convert the file. Once the conversion is over, hit Download to save the converted file on your device. PDF24 Tools works seamlessly on Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android.
MConverter
One of the best features of MConverter is that it allows you to upload an entire folder of files for conversion. This is super helpful when you want to convert an entire batch of ebooks without wanting to upload them individually. The website is clean and devoid of any bells and whistles. Once you upload the EPUB file(s) to MConverter, select the target format (PDF), and the conversion will begin right away. Once the file has been converted it will automatically be downloaded on your device.
CleverPDF
CleverPDF follows the same conversion process as other tools on this list, but what we really like about this converter is that it gives you the option to instantly delete the uploaded file from the website’s servers. If you do not choose this option, the file will be automatically deleted in 30 minutes. Other websites can take a few hours to delete your uploaded files. The only downside is that CleverPDF has a conversion limit of 20MB. While this may be ideal for individual ebooks, if you’re looking to convert a bunch of EPUB files, it is better to look elsewhere.
Zamzar
Zamzar is a reliable online conversion tool that can convert your EPUBs to PDFs for free. The conversion process is very intuitive. All you need to do is drag the file and drop it on the green icon that says ‘Choose files’. You can manually upload the file from your computer as well. Zamzar will read the file and start the conversion process automatically. Once it’s over, you will be able to download the converted file and save it on your device. If you’re converting a large file, you can get Zamzar to notify you via email when it is done.
FreePDFConvert
As the name suggests, FreePDFConvert is an online tool that converts EPUB and MOBI books to PDFs for free. One of the advantages of using this website is that it allows you to upload files from Google Drive and Dropbox as well. If you don’t have the file on your PC, you can drop its link and the tool will automatically convert it for you. The website’s interface is clean, minimal, and easy to follow.
PDF2GO
If you’re looking for a Chrome extension to convert your EPUB files to PDF, PDF2GO should be your choice. You can download the extension from the Chrome Web Store or the PDF2GO website directly. You can also use it as an add-on on Mozilla Firefox. The conversion process does not take much time and the results are generally very reliable.
PDFCandy
PDFCandy lets you decide the page size and margin style of the output PDF file. The final result is free of any invasive watermarks and can be opened on any device, irrespective of the platform. The conversion process takes place in the cloud servers but PDFCandy ensures that your data is secure from any external threats. The online tool has a desktop client for those who prefer to work offline. It offers additional editing perks like password-protecting your files and removing their metadata.
Convertio
Convertio is a no-nonsense format conversion tool for ebooks. You do not need to create an account on Convertio to convert your ebooks from EPUB to PDF. The only catch is that the file size must not exceed 100MB. If you breach the size limit, you will be asked to create an account to proceed further. The website’s layout is very accessible and the process is very easy to follow. You can upload the file from your PC or link it using Google Drive or Dropbox. The two dropdown menus can be used to determine the original and target formats for the file. Depending on the file size, it could take anywhere between 20 seconds to 2-3 minutes to convert your ebook’s format.
eBook2pdf
If you’re interested in converting the format of multiple files at once, check out eBook2pdf. This free online tool lets you convert up to 20 titles at once. The size limit is set at 50MB. Apart from EPUB, you can also convert formats like MOBI, AZW, FB2, and more. While this website uses cloud processing to convert your files, it auto-deletes the data from its servers every 60 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I transfer EPUB to PDF?
You can convert an EPUB file to PDF using an online tool like Convertio, a Chrome extension like PDF2GO, or a desktop client like Calibre.
How do I convert a PDF to EPUB online?
You can use free online tools like Mconverter, Online-Convert, and CloudConvert, to convert a PDF to an EPUB.
How do I open an EPUB file?
You can open an EPUB file on a Kindle e-reader or the Kindle app for Android and iOS. On a PC, your can use Adobe or Sumatra readers to open an EPUB file.
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Conclusion
These are the 13 best EPUB to PDF converters for phones and PCs. Apart from Calibre all of the tools mentioned on this list are compatible on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Calibre is a special e-book management software that is only available for PC and Macs. When you’re uploading a group of files to any of these online tools, always make sure you check the upload limit before following through with file conversion.
