FB2 to ABW Converter

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Convert FB2 content to ABW format — edit your FictionBook text in AbiWord, a fast and free word processor for any system.

Open XML Formats

Both FB2 and ABW are XML-based, ensuring clean structural mapping. Paragraphs and headings transfer naturally between formats.

Files Deleted Automatically

Your uploaded FB2 ebook is removed after conversion. ABW results are erased from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert FB2 to ABW

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

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Choose abw 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 abw file right afterwards

About formats

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
ABW is the native document format of AbiWord, a free and open-source word processor originally developed by AbiSource in 1998 and later maintained as part of the GNOME Office suite. The format stores document content as well-formed XML, describing paragraphs, character formatting, page layout, headers and footers, tables, lists, footnotes, and embedded images in a human-readable structure. ABW files use a straightforward markup where document sections map to XML elements with attribute-based styling, making the format transparent and easy to parse programmatically. AbiWord was designed as a lightweight alternative to heavyweight office suites, running efficiently on older hardware and resource-constrained systems while still providing core word processing functionality. One advantage is the clean XML foundation — ABW files can be inspected, transformed, and generated using standard XML tools and scripting languages without requiring the AbiWord application itself. The lightweight nature of both the format and its parent application is another practical strength: AbiWord and its ABW format are commonly found on Linux distributions targeting older computers and educational deployments in developing countries through projects like OLPC. ABW files can be converted to mainstream formats like DOC, ODT, and PDF through AbiWord's built-in export or through document conversion tools.
Developer: AbiSource
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FB2 to ABW?

ABW is the native format for AbiWord — a lightweight, free word processor. Great for editing ebook text on low-resource machines.

What software opens ABW files?

AbiWord is the primary editor. LibreOffice Writer can also import ABW documents, and some text tools parse the XML structure.

Is ABW an open format?

Yes, ABW uses an open XML-based structure. Both FB2 and ABW are XML formats, which helps maintain structure during conversion.

Does conversion preserve formatting?

Core formatting like paragraphs, headings, and emphasis transfers from FB2 to ABW. Complex layouts may simplify slightly.

Is there a charge for conversion?

No, FB2 to ABW conversion on Convertio is free. Upgraded accounts offer batch processing and larger upload allowances.

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