How to Convert EPUB to PDF — Quick & Free
Fast, instant EPUB to PDF conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .epub file and get .pdf in seconds.
Batch Settings
Some metadata may not survive
Your EPUB file may contain Dublin Core, OPF metadata metadata. PDF has limited or no support for these metadata types. Location data (GPS), camera settings, and color profiles may be stripped during conversion.
Bien que l'EPUB soit idéal pour la lecture fluide sur liseuses et appareils mobiles, sa nature redimensionnable peut parfois poser problème lorsqu'une mise en page fixe est primordiale. C'est là que le PDF excelle. Convertir vos fichiers EPUB en PDF vous assure une fidélité visuelle inaltérable, essentielle pour l'impression, l'archivage ou le partage de documents où la présentation est aussi importante que le contenu. Que vous ayez besoin de figer la mise en page d'un rapport complexe, de préparer un manuscrit pour l'impression professionnelle ou simplement de garantir que votre document s'affiche identiquement sur tous les écrans, notre outil de conversion est conçu pour préserver l'intégrité de votre œuvre. Obtenez un fichier PDF robuste, prêt à être partagé et consulté sans surprise, tout en conservant la qualité de votre publication originale.
- Soumission de rapports administratifs (France)
- Archivage de publications académiques (Suisse)
- Partage de portfolios de design graphique (Québec)
Dans l'espace francophone, notamment pour les documents officiels ou les œuvres destinées à l'impression, le PDF est souvent le format de référence exigé par les administrations et les imprimeurs, contrairement à l'EPUB, moins adapté à ces usages rigides.
About EPUB to PDF Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert EPUB to PDF online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .epub file to CocoConvert, pick PDF as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. EPUB is the standard e-book format supported by most readers except Kindle. PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves layout, fonts, and graphics across every device and operating system. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Full Name: EPUB uses Electronic Publication, while PDF uses Portable Document Format. Compression: EPUB uses Lossless, while PDF uses Lossy & Lossless. Typical File Size: EPUB uses 1–20 MB, while PDF uses 100 KB–50 MB (depends on embedded graphics).
Your EPUB file is decoded and re-encoded as PDF. Converting EPUB to PDF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert EPUB to PDF
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1. Upload EPUB
Drop your .epub file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select PDF
Choose .pdf from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .pdf file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert EPUB to PDF
Your EPUB file is decoded and re-encoded as PDF.
Your EPUB file is uploaded and the format is validated
The file content is decoded into its raw representation
The data is re-encoded in PDF format with optimal settings
The converted file is ready for download
EPUB vs PDF — Detailed Comparison
| Feature | .EPUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Electronic Publication | Portable Document Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy & Lossless |
| Typical File Size | 1–20 MB | 100 KB–50 MB (depends on embedded graphics) |
| Platform Support | Very Wide | Universal |
| Browser Support | none | Universal |
| Year Created | 2007 | 1993 |
| Open Standard | Yes | Yes |
Should You Convert EPUB to PDF?
When to Convert
- ✓You need just the audio track from a video recording
- ✓You're creating a podcast or audio file from video content
- ✓You need a file that works in web browsers
- ✓You need maximum device and software compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EPUB to PDF conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free EPUB to PDF conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is EPUB to PDF conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large ebook files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded EPUB file and the converted PDF file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting EPUB to PDF lose quality?
Converting EPUB to PDF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert PDF back to EPUB?
Yes, CocoConvert supports PDF to EPUB conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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