PDF to EPUB Converter
Convert PDF to EPUB free — no signup, no uploads, no waiting.
Drop in a PDF and get back a clean, reflowable EPUB that adapts to any screen. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your file never leaves your device. Text PDFs convert instantly, and scanned books are detected and read with built-in OCR.
Drop a PDF here, or click to choose
Text-based PDFs are quick · scanned PDFs are detected automatically and run through OCR
Files never leave your device · runs entirely in your browser
How to convert a PDF to EPUB
Add your PDF
Drag a PDF onto the box above or click to choose a file. Nothing uploads — the conversion happens entirely on your device.
Let it convert
We extract the text, detect chapters, and rebuild it as a reflowable EPUB. Scanned PDFs are spotted automatically and read with built-in OCR.
Download your EPUB
Save the finished EPUB and open it in Apple Books, Kindle, Kobo, Calibre, or any e-reader app.
Why convert PDF to EPUB here
100% free, no signup
No account, no email, no watermark, no per-file limits. Convert as many PDFs to EPUB as you like.
Private by design
Unlike most online converters, your PDF is never uploaded to a server. The whole conversion runs in your browser, so sensitive documents stay with you.
Reflowable & e-reader-ready
EPUB text reflows to fit any screen and font size — far more comfortable than pinching and scrolling a fixed PDF on a phone or e-ink reader.
Automatic chapter detection
We split on headings like “Chapter 1” and “Prologue” so your ebook has a real, navigable table of contents.
Handles scanned PDFs
No embedded text? We detect it and run OCR right in the browser to pull readable text out of scanned pages.
Works everywhere
The EPUB you get works in Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, and Calibre — and imports straight into Kindle.
PDF to EPUB, explained
PDF and EPUB solve different problems. A PDF is a fixed-layout format — every page is frozen at a set size, which is great for printing but painful to read on a phone or e-reader, where you end up pinching and scrolling. EPUB is reflowable: the text adapts to your screen, your font, and your preferred size, the way a proper ebook should.
Converting a PDF to EPUB means pulling the text out of those fixed pages and repackaging it as flowing chapters. This converter does exactly that, locally: it reads the text layer of your PDF (or runs OCR on scans), detects chapter breaks, carries over the cover, and writes a valid EPUB 3 file you can open in any reader.
Because everything happens in your browser, it's genuinely free and genuinely private — there's no upload step, no queue, and no server holding onto your book. It's the simplest safe way to convert a PDF to EPUB without installing desktop software like Calibre.
PDF to EPUB — frequently asked questions
Is this PDF to EPUB converter free?+
Yes — completely free, with no signup, no email, and no limit on how many files you convert. There are no watermarks and no paid tier.
Is it safe to convert my PDF here?+
Yes. Your PDF never leaves your device — the conversion runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded to a server. That makes it safe even for private or sensitive documents.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?+
No. It works right in your web browser on any device. There's nothing to install and no account to create.
Can it convert scanned PDFs?+
Yes. If your PDF has no embedded text, the converter detects it and runs OCR (optical character recognition) to read the text from the page images. OCR is slower and currently supports English.
Will the EPUB work on my Kindle?+
Yes. Kindle reads EPUB — email the file to your Send to Kindle address or add it through the Kindle app and Amazon converts it for you. It also opens directly in Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, and Calibre.
Can I convert more than one PDF at a time?+
You can convert files one after another — each takes only a moment for a text PDF. Batch conversion isn't supported yet, but there's no limit on how many you can do in a row.
Are chapters and the cover kept?+
Yes. The converter detects chapter headings to build a navigable table of contents and uses the PDF's first page as the cover by default. You can also set the title and author yourself.
Is there a file size limit?+
There's no fixed limit — because it runs on your device, the practical ceiling is your device's memory. Large or scanned books simply take a little longer.
Why convert a PDF to EPUB at all?+
EPUB reflows text to fit any screen and font size, so books are far more comfortable to read on phones and e-readers than fixed-layout PDFs. EPUB also supports proper chapter navigation and adjustable typography.