AFF to FB2 Converter

AFF to FB2 online — free FictionBook conversion

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Regional Ebook Standard

FB2 is the dominant ebook format in Russian-speaking markets. AFF to FB2 conversion opens your content to that audience.

No Expertise Needed

Upload AFF, pick FB2, download — the converter is intuitive and requires no publishing knowledge.

Data Privacy

AFF uploads are deleted after conversion. FB2 output is purged from servers within 24 hours automatically.

How to convert AFF to FB2

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose fb2 or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your fb2 file right afterwards

About formats

AFF (Acorn Draw) is a vector graphics file format native to Acorn Computers' RISC OS operating system, introduced with the Draw application bundled in RISC OS 2 in April 1989. The Draw application shipped as a standard component of every RISC OS installation, providing users with a capable vector illustration tool at no additional cost. AFF files store vector objects as a sequence of tagged data blocks, each containing object type, bounding box, and type-specific data — supported objects include paths with straight lines and Bezier curves, text objects with font references, sprite (bitmap) objects, groups, and tagged objects for application-specific extensions. Path objects use cubic Bezier curves with move, line, and curve elements, supporting variable line widths, join styles, dash patterns, and flat color fills. The coordinate system uses RISC OS draw units at 1/180 inch resolution, providing precision for both screen display and print output. One advantage is the straightforward binary structure — the tagged block architecture makes AFF files simple to parse and generate programmatically. Native operating system integration is another strength: RISC OS renders Draw files natively in its desktop environment, treating vector graphics as first-class objects alongside bitmaps. While Acorn Computers ceased operations in the late 1990s, RISC OS continues under active open-source development, and AFF files remain supported through the platform's drawing applications and conversion utilities.
Developer: Acorn Computers
Initial release: 1989
FB2 (FictionBook) is an XML-based ebook format created by Dmitry Gribov in 2004, designed to provide a clean semantic description of a book's content independent of its visual presentation. Unlike page-layout formats, FB2 encodes structure — title, authors, chapters, annotations, genres, epigraphs, poems, footnotes, and binary attachments (typically cover images) — within a single well-formed XML document. This structural approach means reading applications have full control over rendering, allowing the same file to adapt perfectly to a small phone screen or a large e-ink reader. FB2 became enormously popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, serving as the dominant format on major Russian digital libraries and ebook distribution platforms. One significant advantage is metadata richness: the format's schema mandates detailed bibliographic information including author, translator, series position, publication date, and genre classification, making library management and discovery straightforward. The plain-text XML foundation is another strength — FB2 files are human-readable, easy to validate, and simple to transform using standard XML tools like XSLT. The format specification is freely available on GitHub, and a wide ecosystem of readers, editors, and converters supports it across all major platforms, from desktop applications like Calibre to dedicated e-readers with native FB2 rendering.
Developer: Dmitry Gribov
Initial release: 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AFF to FB2?

AFF requires the defunct Acorn Draw. FB2 (FictionBook) is an XML-based ebook format — especially popular in Russia and Eastern Europe's digital libraries.

What reads FB2 files?

FBReader, CoolReader, Calibre, and many Russian-market e-readers and reading apps support FB2 natively.

Is FB2 similar to EPUB?

Both are ebook formats, but FB2 is XML-based with a different structure. FB2 is most popular in Russian-speaking regions, while EPUB is global.

Is the conversion free?

Yes — free with no registration required. Premium plans offer batch features.

How fast is the process?

Conversion takes just seconds. Cloud infrastructure handles the work.