Convert PDF to EPUB — Clean, Reflowable Text
Most online PDF-to-EPUB converters produce messy output — broken paragraphs, lost formatting, garbled text. DropKind runs a dedicated conversion service that carefully processes each page for clean, reflowable EPUB output. Upload a PDF, get a proper EPUB. You can also deliver it straight to your Kindle if you want.
Create your DropKind account
Sign up with your email. No password needed — we use a magic code.
Enable PDF-to-EPUB conversion
Go to Settings and turn on PDF-to-EPUB conversion. This tells DropKind to convert uploaded PDFs into reflowable EPUB instead of keeping the original format.
Upload your PDF
Upload any PDF file directly. DropKind accepts documents, research papers, ebooks, scanned books — anything up to 15 MB. Conversion starts automatically.
Wait for conversion
DropKind's conversion service processes your PDF page by page. Short documents take a couple of minutes. Full-length books can take up to 30 minutes. The time reflects real processing — we prioritize quality over speed.
Download your EPUB
Once conversion finishes, download the EPUB from your upload page. That's it — a clean, reflowable file ready for any e-reader. If you also want it on your Kindle, set up Kindle delivery and DropKind sends it wirelessly.
Why PDF-to-EPUB conversion is hard
PDFs are a print format. Every word has a fixed position on a fixed-size page. There are no paragraphs, no chapters, no semantic structure — just coordinates and glyphs. Converting that to EPUB means reconstructing the document from scratch: detecting paragraph boundaries, identifying headings, reassembling reading order, handling multi-column layouts, and producing reflowable text that adapts to any screen size. Most converters take shortcuts. They dump raw text extraction into an EPUB wrapper and call it done. The result: broken sentences, merged paragraphs, and formatting that falls apart on your reader.
What makes DropKind's conversion different
DropKind processes each page individually, analyzing layout structure before extracting text. The conversion service detects columns, headings, and reading order rather than just scraping text left to right. It handles scanned PDFs too — extracting text from page images and producing a readable EPUB. The tradeoff is time. A fast converter gives you garbage in seconds. DropKind takes minutes, sometimes longer for big files, because it's doing real work on every page. The output is a clean EPUB with proper chapters, reflowable text, and a structure that works on any device.
Use cases beyond Kindle
DropKind was built for Kindle delivery, but the EPUB it produces works everywhere. Load it on a Kobo, read it in Apple Books, open it in Google Play Books, or use any reading app on your phone or tablet. EPUB is the universal ebook standard — once you have a clean file, you can use it however you want. Common use cases: academic papers you want to read on an e-reader instead of a laptop, scanned books you want as searchable text, long documents you want to read comfortably on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the conversion quality?
Text-heavy documents — novels, papers, articles, manuscripts — convert well. You get proper paragraphs, headings, and reflowable text. Complex layouts with diagrams, tables, or multi-column formatting are harder. Results depend on the source PDF, but DropKind's output is significantly cleaner than most online converters.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. DropKind's conversion service handles scanned PDFs by extracting text from page images. Results are best with clean scans and legible fonts. Heavily degraded scans or handwritten pages will have lower accuracy.
How long does conversion take?
A few minutes for short documents. Up to 30 minutes for full-length books. The time is real processing — each page is analyzed and converted individually. We optimize for output quality, not speed.
Can I just download the EPUB without Kindle delivery?
Yes. Kindle delivery is optional. Upload your PDF, wait for conversion, and download the EPUB directly from your upload page. No Kindle setup required.
What's the file size limit?
DropKind supports PDF files up to 15 MB.
Will the EPUB preserve images from my PDF?
Yes, images embedded in the PDF are extracted and included in the EPUB output. For scanned PDFs where the entire page is an image, the service extracts the text content instead.
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