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EPUB Reader & PDF Exporter

Read EPUB ebooks in your browser with chapter navigation, font size control, and reading themes. Export any page to PDF.

About EPUB Reader & PDF Exporter

EPUB Reader & PDF Exporter lets you open any EPUB ebook file directly in your browser without installing dedicated software. Drop or select your .epub file and the reader renders the book's content inside a paginated reading pane powered by epub.js. The table of contents sidebar lists all chapters so you can jump to any section with a single click. Navigate page by page using the Prev and Next buttons or click any chapter title to jump directly. Three reading themes are included — White for standard reading, Sepia for a warm paper-like feel that reduces eye strain, and Dark for low-light environments. A font-size slider adjusts text from 14px to 28px to suit your preference. When you want a portable copy of the current page, the Export PDF button renders it to a standard A4 PDF using html2pdf.js.

Why use EPUB Reader & PDF Exporter

No app install needed

No app install needed — works in any modern browser.

Table of contents navigation

Table of contents navigation for quick chapter access.

Three reading themes reduce

Three reading themes reduce eye strain in different lighting conditions.

Font size adjustment makes

Font size adjustment makes reading comfortable on any screen.

Browser-only

your ebook never leaves your device.

Saves the install of

Saves the install of dedicated EPUB reader applications.

How to use EPUB Reader & PDF Exporter

  1. Click Choose EPUB file or drag and drop a .epub file onto the upload area.
  2. The ebook loads and the table of contents appears in the left sidebar.
  3. Click any chapter title to jump to that section, or use Prev / Next to page through.
  4. Adjust font size with the slider and select a reading theme from the dropdown.
  5. Click Export PDF to save the current page as a PDF file.
  6. Click any chapter in the table of contents to jump directly to that section.
  7. Use Prev / Next buttons or arrow keys to page through the book sequentially.

When to use EPUB Reader & PDF Exporter

  • Quickly checking the contents of an EPUB file without installing an ebook app.
  • Reading an ebook on a shared or work computer where software installs are restricted.
  • Extracting a specific chapter or page as a PDF for sharing.
  • Previewing an EPUB manuscript before publishing.
  • Reading EPUB files on a device where your usual reader is not available.
  • Quickly previewing an EPUB file before deciding to load it onto your dedicated e-reader.

Examples

Open a Project Gutenberg book

Input: alice-in-wonderland.epub

Output: Renders the full novel with chapter ToC and Prev/Next navigation.

Switch themes

Input: Click theme dropdown → Sepia

Output: Page background becomes warm cream; text remains readable in dim lighting.

Export current page

Input: Click 'Export PDF' on a chapter

Output: Downloads chapter-page.pdf with that page rendered to A4 size.

Tips

  • Use the Sepia theme for long reading sessions — its warm tone is gentlest on the eyes.
  • If the table of contents is empty, the EPUB lacks navigation metadata; use Prev/Next instead.
  • For DRM-free books from Project Gutenberg, the reader works flawlessly.
  • Increase font size for accessibility — the slider goes up to 28px which suits readers with vision needs.
  • To export the full book as PDF, use a dedicated EPUB-to-PDF converter — this tool exports one page at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my ebook uploaded to your server?▾
No. epub.js reads the file directly from your device's memory using the FileReader API. Nothing is uploaded.
Which EPUB versions are supported?▾
epub.js supports EPUB 2 and EPUB 3 files. Most ebooks downloaded from standard sources use one of these formats.
Why does the PDF export only capture one page?▾
The Export PDF feature captures the currently visible rendered page. EPUB reflowable content is paginated dynamically, so exporting the full book would require iterating through every page, which this tool does not automate.
Can I export the whole book as PDF?▾
Not automatically. Use the Export PDF button on each chapter individually, or consider a dedicated EPUB-to-PDF conversion tool for full-book exports.
The table of contents is empty — why?▾
Some EPUB files do not include a standard NCX or navigation document. In this case epub.js cannot extract the chapter list, and you can only navigate with Prev / Next.
Does the font size change persist between sessions?▾
No. Settings reset when you close or reload the page. The tool is stateless and stores nothing.
Are there any DRM-protected EPUBs that won't work?▾
Yes. EPUBs with Adobe DRM, Apple FairPlay, or other digital rights management cannot be opened by epub.js. The tool works only with DRM-free EPUB files.
Can I bookmark or save my reading position?▾
No. The reader is stateless — closing or reloading the page resets your position. Use the table of contents to jump back to where you left off.

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Glossary

EPUB
An open ebook file format developed by IDPF, supporting reflowable text, images, and chapter navigation.
EPUB 2 / EPUB 3
The two main EPUB versions; EPUB 3 adds modern HTML5 support, audio, and video.
DRM (Digital Rights Management)
Encryption applied to ebooks to restrict copying or sharing — common in commercial EPUBs.
NCX (Navigation Control file)
An EPUB metadata file that defines the table of contents structure used by readers.
Reflowable text
Text that adapts to the screen size and font preferences of the reader, rather than fixed pages.
epub.js
The open-source JavaScript library that powers EPUB rendering in this tool.