Files in eBooks format are the most comfortable for reading a book for many hours and not straining your eyes on a device like Kindle. The problem with these types of files 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 into any format for free.
Although eBook is a better format for reading, the 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 the Kindle.
Despite the fact that Kindle is one of the best eReader brands on the market today, its weak point is its incompatibility with various eBook formats. Luckily it has evolved 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 into any other format. There are online and desktop applications that you can use to make the switch.
Change formats with a desktop app
If you are passionate about reading and you have an eReader, you will surely know Caliber. 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 application is free and available on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Download Caliber from its official website and then install. 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 you do not know the model you have, nothing happens.
The next step is to add the digital book in the application. You do this by clicking the Add books button in the upper right part of the application. 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 of converting just one book or converting several at the same time.
Choose the output format you want and preview on the screen how the final file would look. The configuration options that the application has are already 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 do not want to install an application on your PC, there are several online tools to convert an eBook into 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, through a URL, from Dropbox or from Google Drive. Then select the output format. Finally 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 end result is satisfactory.
Most used formats
EPub. It is one of the most widely used digital book formats. It is an open source standard for e-book publishing. 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 to read due to its compatibility with multiple devices.