Simple Steps: Quick Conversion From EPUB to PDF Format

Convert EPUB to PDF Easily

Posted by Ada Wang on 5/13/2021 3:22:32 PM.

This guide will teach you to convert EPUB to PDF easily in details – from why we need to do this EPUB to PDF conversion to how you can reach this goal in different methods. You will find useful information that will help you convert EPUB to PDF successfully, including converting EPUB to PDF online, on Mac, on Linux, with freeware, etc.

If you want to know the differences between ePub and PDF, and why we should convert ePub to PDF, read them below.

Or, you can just skip to Convert EPUB to PDF directly.

First, talk about the differences between EPUB and PDF

Both EPUB and PDF are of the most common eBook formats, and nearly all of the mainstream stores sell books in these 2 formats. But there are some differences between them which make them unique.

EPUB, Electronic Publication, is similar to a web page. It’s reflowable and the text is resizable, which allows files to be read even in devices that with a small screen. The publishing industry has adapted it as a standard format for eBooks, so EPUB is compatible with most electronic reading devices.

PDF, Portable Document Format, is an open standard format made by Adobe. But unlike EPUB, PDF files preserve the original layout of any documents, not allowed to edit or resize. We can even say that PDF is a default format for static documents. It can be shared easily and be printed in the original layout.

PDF preserves original layout but EPUB doesn’t.
PDF files can be viewed on Kindle devices, but EPUB can’t.
PDF can be printed with a fixed layout, while EPUB allows text to be resizable.
PDF is almost like a photocopy of the original content, while EPUB is almost like a webpage.
PDF is widely used on those books that containing lots of images, charts, and also more often used for business and education.
PDF is not only an open standard for eBooks, but also an old standard for sharing electronic documents. While EPUB is just the standard format of eBooks.

Then, why convert ePub to PDF

Depending on the different points, the reasons why so many people choose to convert epub to pdf become easy to understand, yes?

Do you prefer to converting EPUB to PDF for the below reasons?

Firstly, if you want to read EPUB, you have to use a reading device, or install an EPUB reader. But for PDF files, you can even view them online with a browser like Chrome. So we can enjoy files with large-screen on our computer. Updated 2019: I guess now most of the browser also support the epub reading.

Secondly, maybe there are some books that you want to share with your friends and preserve the original contents, not allowing to be modified. So converting them to PDF is a good resolution.

Thirdly, PDF files can be printed fast and effortlessly. It can be saved as other formats and conveyed to others by email.

What’s more, you can convert EPUB to PDF for Kindle! If you have gathered some EPUB books, and you want to read them on your Kindle, then there is no other ways unless you converting them to PDF. (PDF is supported on Kindle).

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So, how to convert EPUB to PDF easily

Note: Methods introduced here don’t support converting Apple ePub to PDF.

The problem in converting EPUB to PDF – DRM protection

Many ebook sellers sell books that will only work on their own devices and apps, including the EPUB format files. EPUB books you purchased from stores such as Google, B&N, Kobo, Sony, and so on, are usually with DRM protection. And just because of the DRM limitation, we can’t convert them to other formats or open them with other reader apps or read them on non-supported devices.

So if you have purchased a lot of epub books with DRM, you cannot convert epub to any other format before you remove the DRM. So before you start convert epub to pdf, please remove DRM from Epub books at first.

By searching the internet “how to convert EPUB to PDF”, you may get many suggestions of converting EPUB to PDF, among which are common solutions are:
Online converter; free software (calibre); converter tool shareware. Each method has its own features, pros and cons.

From above form you can clearly see that the best way to convert EPUB to PDF is using converter tool (software).

There are still many other choices, but I want to tell you that most of them are just EPUB to PDF converters, which o**nly support DRM-free EPUB to PDF conversion**. They can’t help us remove DRM from EPUB books and they can’t convert DRM EPUB to PDF either.

Fortunately, I’ve found a good tool named Epubor Ultimate. It’s irreplaceable because it is a all-in-one tool to remove DRM and convert ebook formats. High speed of batch conversion, supports both DRM and non-DRM ebooks, 100% original quality preserved. Possible to edit and add ebook metadata, and easy to use. Just download the free trial now.

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Here finally comes to how to convert (drmed and drm free) EPUB to PDF with Epubor Ultimate. It’s the best epub to pdf converter in 2021.

Step 1. Install Adobe Digital Editions on computer

First you need to install ADE onto your computer. It can be downloaded for free. Then register it with Adobe ID. Please note that this step is very important to do, especially if your EPUB books are with DRM. Adobe ID is the key to remove DRM from EPUB if we intend to successfully convert them to PDF.

Tips:

Convert ACSM to EPUB

Step 2. Add EPUB files to software

Run this tool on pc or mac. From the left side of this tool you will see an tab named “ADE”. Now please ensure you can open your EPUB with ADE at step 1, you will see all your added EPUB books once you click on the “ADE” tab. Whether they have DRM or not, select and drag them to the left area please.

The moment EPUB files have been added, the DRM removing job starts instantly. You will see “Decrypted” as the image shows if your EPUB has DRM. If non-DRM, you won’t see this word. But both are supported to continue the next step.s

(Optional)Step 3. Edit EPUB metadata is also supported

This soft helps us edit ebooks’ metadata before converting to PDF format. Such as, change ebook cover, rename the book, add author or date information, etc. Click “Edit” to begin please, then “Apply”, and “Finish”.

Step 4. Convert epub to pdf with one click

Select PDF as the output format and then click on “Convert to PDF” button, the conversion will start.

Once finished, click on “Output folder” icon at the bottom right to open the folder storing the converted PDF file. Copy them to your portable devices, or open them with your PDF reader on pc.

The converted PDF remains the same layout, no content missing.

So easy to use, why not have a try now?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How to convert EPUB to PDF free?

A: There are several solutions. This content has recommended freeware calibre to you, and also online converter tools. In fact there are other solutions. For more information read How to Convert epub to pdf Free .

Q: Could I convert EPUB to PDF mac?

A: Freeware Calibre supports Mac environment, and the software tool I mentioned above also supports Mac version. If you like you can go to convert EPUB to PDF on mac .

Q: Books I purchased from kobo store are not .EPUB but with .acsm. What’s this?

A: ACSM files are those DRM protected kobo books. If you encounter this problem, please refer to this article convert acsm to PDF free .

Q: Does this converter tool support converting iBooks EPUB to PDF?

A: EPUB books purchased from iBookstore are with unique DRM, which couldn’t be handle by the above-mentioned tool. But we have found another good tool to help you remove it, and we have made a full explanation in the article convert DRM EPUB to PDF .

Q: An EPUB with no DRM, purchased from kobo. After converting with calibre, the resulting PDF was just the book cover. How to resolve the problem?

A: This book may have kobo’s proprietary version if you purchased it from kobo site and synced it by kobo desktop. More details refer to convert Kobo Kepub to EPUB please.

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6 Comments

Mira

Re:Convert EPUB to PDF

10/18/2019 01:55:53

The Free trial does not work. As I understand the whole point of this article was not to help people, but make them pay for your product. Very disappointing…

Epubor

Re:Mira

10/19/2019 09:55:55

Thank you for using Epubor software. This tool did help people. You can choose pay for it or not as we need to pay our team to keep this software updated. Hope you can understand·

Dora

Re:Convert EPUB to PDF

12/11/2019 09:25:13

La version gratuita solo convierte una parte del pdf. Por qué?

Davinzi

Re:Convert EPUB to PDF

09/5/2020 21:08:01

Is there any way to control the size of the text or the margin without changing the size of the page?
Thank you.

Davinzi

Re:Convert EPUB to PDF

09/5/2020 21:11:29

While converting in epubor Ultimate 3.0.12 from azw or epub to pdf, letter size is too small.
Is there any way to control the size of the text or the margin without changing the size of the page?

Thank you.

Epubor

Re:Davinzi

09/8/2020 08:55:24

Thank you for using our software. To convert the epub to pdf, Epubor ulitmate only allows you to change the paper size, not the text size. We are sincerely sorry for this issue.
If you like, you can just install Wordmate(windows version only), and then import the drm-free epub to it for changing the size and then export it as the PDF without page size changing.
Wordmate>>https://www.epubor.com/ebook-editor.html
Any more problem, please feel free to contact us via support@epubor.com

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