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MOBI to EPUB

Convert Kindle MOBI ebooks to EPUB format. Browser conversion isn't possible for this binary format — follow the free step-by-step methods below.

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Browser conversion not available for .mobi

MOBI is a proprietary Kindle binary format that requires desktop software to decode. Use one of the free methods below — each takes under a minute.

Free Ways to Convert

Calibre (free, desktop)

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Download and install Calibre from calibre-ebook.com. Drag your .mobi file into the library, right-click it → Convert books → Convert individually. Set Output format to EPUB → OK.

Calibre — drag & drop shortcut

Easiest

Once Calibre is installed, you can also simply drag the .mobi file onto the Calibre window. Then right-click → Convert books → set output to EPUB.

Send to Kindle / re-download as EPUB

No software

For books purchased on Amazon: if available, re-download from your Amazon library in EPUB format (Amazon added EPUB export in 2022 for most titles).

Once you have an .epub file…

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What is MOBI to EPUB?

MOBI to EPUB converts Kindle MOBI ebooks to the open EPUB format. EPUB is supported by Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, and virtually every e-reader app except Kindle.

How It Works

MOBI (and its successor AZW3) is a proprietary Kindle binary format that cannot be decoded in a web browser. The most reliable free tool is Calibre — a free, open-source ebook management suite available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Key Benefits

EPUB is the open, universal ebook standard
Works in Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, and more
Calibre is completely free and open-source
Calibre preserves chapter structure, images, and metadata
Once in EPUB you can convert to any other format

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