CGM to FB2 Converter

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Ebook Publishing

FB2 is a structured ebook format. Convert CGM technical illustrations into FictionBook content for digital distribution in ebook markets.

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How to convert CGM 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

CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile) is a vector graphics standard defined by ISO 8632, first published in 1987 and developed through the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 24 committee. The standard defines a device-independent format for storing and transferring two-dimensional vector graphics, raster images, and text. CGM supports three encoding methods: character encoding (compact text representation), binary encoding (efficient machine-readable form), and clear-text encoding (human-readable for debugging). The format describes graphical primitives including polylines, polygons, ellipses, circular arcs, splines, and text with associated attributes for color, line style, fill patterns, and clipping boundaries. CGM found its strongest adoption in technical documentation, particularly in aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors where long-term archival and precise technical illustration are critical. One advantage is formal standardization — as an ISO standard, CGM provides vendor-neutral, specification-driven interoperability guaranteed across compliant implementations. The format's adoption in specialized industries is another practical strength: WebCGM, a W3C profile of CGM, became the mandated illustration format for interactive electronic technical manuals in the aerospace industry (ATA iSpec 2200), ensuring CGM's continued relevance in aviation maintenance documentation. While general-purpose vector work has moved to SVG and PDF, CGM persists in regulated industries where certified, standards-based graphics interchange is mandatory.
Initial release: 1987
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 CGM to FB2?

FB2 is a popular ebook format in Russian-speaking markets. CGM to FB2 packages technical drawings into structured ebook content.

What opens FB2 files?

FBReader, Calibre, CoolReader, Moon+ Reader, and many other ebook applications support the FictionBook format.

Is FB2 widely used?

FB2 is especially popular in Eastern European ebook markets. It uses XML structure and supports embedded images and metadata.

Is CGM to FB2 free?

Standard conversion is free on Convertio. Premium tiers offer extended capacity for larger files.

Any OS restrictions?

None — Convertio is browser-based and works on every operating system and device type.