G3 to SNB Converter

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Uploaded G3 files are erased right after conversion. SNB results are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

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Move G3 documents to SNB format — accessible without specialized fax software or legacy hardware.

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How to convert G3 to SNB

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

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Choose snb 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 snb file right afterwards

About formats

G3 is a monochrome image format based on the ITU-T Group 3 facsimile coding standard (Recommendation T.4), ratified by the CCITT in 1980 as the universal compression method for fax transmission over telephone networks. G3 files contain 1-bit (black and white) image data encoded using Modified Huffman (MH) one-dimensional coding, where each scanline is independently compressed by replacing runs of consecutive white or black pixels with variable-length codewords from a predefined Huffman table optimized for typical document content. The standard also defines an optional two-dimensional coding mode (Modified READ) that encodes each line as differences from the previous line, achieving better compression for pages with vertical redundancy. Standard G3 resolution is 204 pixels per inch horizontally and either 98 (standard) or 196 (fine) pixels per inch vertically, producing the characteristic slightly-stretched appearance of received fax documents. The encoding was carefully optimized for the real-time transmission constraints of 1980s modems operating at 2400 to 14400 bps, where encoding and decoding speed had to match the communication channel rate. One advantage is universal telecommunications compatibility: Group 3 encoding remains the mandatory baseline codec for every fax machine manufactured, ensuring that G3 image data can be transmitted to or received from any fax device worldwide. The format's efficiency for document content is another strength — the Huffman tables were statistically tuned to the run-length distributions found in business documents, and typical pages compress to under 30 KB. G3 files are supported by LibreOffice, ImageMagick, and fax server software.
Developer: ITU-T (CCITT)
Initial release: 1980
SNB is a proprietary ebook format developed by Shanghai Nutshell Electronics, a subsidiary of Shanda Interactive Entertainment, for the Bambook e-reader launched in August 2010. The format is structurally based on EPUB principles, packaging HTML content, CSS styling, images, and metadata within a compressed archive, but uses a proprietary container that restricts native playback to Bambook devices and associated software. Shanda designed the Bambook and its SNB ecosystem as an integrated reading platform tied to the Cloudary literature portal (later rebranded as China Literature), one of China's largest online publishing networks hosting millions of web novels and serialized fiction. The format supported reflowable text, chapter navigation, bookmarks, and basic typographic controls suited to Chinese-language content display. One advantage was tight integration with Shanda's massive content catalog, providing readers instant access to an enormous library of Chinese-language literature directly through the device. The Bambook was initially offered at a heavily subsidized price point, using the content ecosystem to drive revenue — a model that preceded similar strategies by other e-reader manufacturers. While the Bambook hardware line was eventually discontinued as the Chinese market shifted toward tablet-based reading apps, SNB files from that era can be converted to standard formats using tools like Calibre with appropriate plugins. The format represents an interesting case study in platform-specific ebook ecosystems within the Chinese digital publishing landscape.
Initial release: August 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert G3 to SNB?

Converting fax images to SNB lets you read fax content on e-readers and mobile devices in a reflowable format.

How do I open SNB files?

SNB files can be opened with Samsung S-Note, Calibre, or Shanda Bambook reader.

Will image quality be preserved?

The converter preserves all detail from the original G3 file. Monochrome content translates cleanly into SNB format.

Is G3 to SNB conversion free?

Standard conversions are completely free. Premium plans unlock higher limits and priority processing speed.

Can I convert multiple G3 files at once?

Yes — upload multiple G3 files at once and each will be converted to SNB independently for download.

What happens to my files after conversion?

Your original G3 upload is deleted right after processing. The converted SNB file is removed within 24 hours.