Convert FB2 to MOBI
| File Extension | FB2 |
| Full Name | FictionBook EBook Format |
The .fb2 file extension refers to Fictionbook files, which is an xml based file format used for E-book format structuring. The file format is based on Open Xml and hence is very popular on the internet.
| File Extension | MOBI |
| Full Name | Mobipocket EBook Format |
File with a .MOBI extension contains an eBook and information on its copyrights, access permissions and DRM copying. This format war created in the year 2000 for use of French Mobipocket Reader devices, and since the year 2005, it is accepted and developed by Amazon company.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "FB2") to another (referred to as "MOBI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, FB2 file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format FB2 to format MOBI becomes essential.
So, how can we perform FB2 to MOBI file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format FB2 and transforming it into format MOBI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of FB2 to MOBI converters.
Conversion from FB2 to MOBI
How to convert the FB2 file to MOBI?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of FB2 to MOBI. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the FB2 file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file FB2, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the FB2 file to the application
- Select the output format of the MOBI file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file MOBI on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted MOBI file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the FB2 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.