Why convert an eBook to PDF?
eBook formats like EPUB, MOBI, and AZW3 are designed for e-readers — they reflow text to fit any screen. But they are not universally openable: most people don't have a dedicated e-reader app on their work computer, and few document portals accept .epub or .mobi files. Converting an ebook to PDF gives you a fixed-layout version that opens on any device, can be printed exactly as formatted, and is accepted everywhere PDFs are accepted. It also makes the content indexable if you need to search across multiple documents in a PDF viewer.
How to convert an eBook to PDF free — step by step
- Open ihatepdf.cv/ebook-to-pdf — no sign-up required
- Upload your ebook file — EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, or LIT format
- Optionally adjust page size (A4, US Letter) and font size
- Click Convert to PDF — runs locally in your browser
- Download the PDF — no watermark, all content preserved
Your ebook file never leaves your device. All conversion runs locally in the browser.
Supported ebook formats
- EPUB (.epub) — the standard open ebook format used by Kobo, Apple Books, Google Play Books, and most non-Kindle e-readers. The most common format.
- MOBI (.mobi) — the older Kindle format, widely distributed. Now largely superseded by AZW3 but still very common.
- AZW3 / KF8 (.azw3) — the modern Kindle format, used for books purchased from Amazon. Supports more complex formatting than MOBI.
- FB2 (.fb2) — FictionBook format, popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. Widely used for fiction distributed in e-reader communities.
- LIT (.lit) — Microsoft's older ebook format from Microsoft Reader. Now discontinued but still encountered in older digital libraries.
What gets preserved in the PDF
- All text content — chapters, sections, paragraphs, footnotes
- Chapter structure — headings and chapter breaks translated to PDF sections with appropriate heading sizes
- Embedded images — cover image and inline illustrations
- Basic text formatting — bold, italic, underline, lists
- Table of contents — converted to a navigable PDF outline where the ebook includes a machine-readable TOC
PDF vs EPUB — which to choose for reading?
For reading on a phone or e-reader, EPUB is generally more comfortable — text reflows to fit any screen size. For printing, sharing as a fixed-layout document, submitting to a portal, or reading on a computer where you want a consistent page layout, PDF is the better format. Many people convert ebooks to PDF specifically to print a reference copy for annotations.
DRM-protected ebooks
Ebooks purchased from Amazon, Apple Books, or Google Play are typically DRM-protected. DRM-locked files cannot be converted by any browser-based tool — they must be opened in the vendor's official app. Only DRM-free ebook files (from Project Gutenberg, Standard Ebooks, direct publisher sales, or personal ebooks you created yourself) can be converted freely. Check whether your ebook file opens in a standard reader like Calibre — if it does, it is DRM-free and can be converted.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on Kindle books I purchased?
Purchased Kindle books are DRM-protected and cannot be converted. Only DRM-free .mobi or .azw3 files can be converted. DRM-free ebooks are commonly found on Project Gutenberg, Standard Ebooks, and direct author sales platforms like Gumroad.
Is there a file size limit?
No server limit. The constraint is your device memory. Most ebook files are under 10MB and process quickly.
Does the PDF have a watermark?
No. ihatepdf never adds watermarks to any output.
Can I convert the PDF back to EPUB?
Yes — use PDF to EPUB to convert back to a reflowable ebook format for e-reader use.