Files in eBooks format are the most comfortable to read a book for many hours and not strain your eyes on a device like Kindle. The problem with this type of file is the compatibility of the format with different devices. But that is not a problem because there are multiple applications to convert a digital book in any format for free.
Although eBook is a better format for reading, PDF format is more popular for its compatibility with almost any device. There are also eReaders that are not compatible with other eBook formats, such as Kindle.
Although Kindle is one of the best eReader brands currently on the market, its weak point is incompatibility with various eBook formats. Luckily it has been evolving and the most recent models are compatible with more formats.
How to convert a digital book to any format?
The problem of compatibility between formats can be solved by converting an eBook in any other format. There are online and desktop applications that you can use to make the switch.
Change format with a desktop app
If you are passionate about reading and have an eReader, you are sure to know Calibre. This program is the most used to convert any format. It is highly recommended for people who have Kindle, because after doing the conversion you can upload the file directly to the device. This app is free and available on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Download Caliber from its official page and then perform the installation. The installation process is quite simple and intuitive, it will only ask you what type of eReader you use. It is only to offer a service with greater precision, but if you do not have an eReader or do not know the model you have, nothing happens.
The next step is to add the digital book to the app. You do this by clicking the Add Books button at the top right of the app. The good thing about Caliber is that it recognizes almost any reading format.
When the book is loaded on the main screen, you select it with a single click and press the Convert books button. You have the option to convert just one book or convert several at the same time.
Choose the output format you want and preview on the screen what the final file would look like. Already the configuration options that the application has are very specific. From the cover and metadata of the book, to what type of device the output format is intended for.
If you are an advanced user you can go further and make settings in more detail. But, if you don’t know how the application works with the selection of the output format, it is enough to have good results.
Change format online
In case you don’t want to install an application on your PC, there are several online tools to convert an eBook to any other format. One of the most popular options is Online-convert.
In addition to eBooks, you can convert images, audio, videos, among other available options. The eBook formats available are: AZW, EPub, FB2, LIT, LRF, MOBI, PDB, PDF and TCR.
To do the conversion you must upload the file directly from your PC, via a URL, from Dropbox or from Google Drive. Then select the output format. To finish, add the book data such as name, author, source and the eReader where the file will be used. The conversion is almost instantaneous and the final result is satisfactory.
Most used formats
EPub. It is one of the most used digital book formats. It is an open source standard for publishing electronic books. Its advantage is that it is compatible with almost any device.
MOBI. It is based on the Open Book standard and is one of the few formats supported by Kindle eReaders.
AZW. It is the type of format used for Kindle devices. Only Amazon branded devices support this format.
PDF. Although it is not an eBook format, it is one of the most used for reading due to its compatibility with multiple devices.
