OXPS to RB Converter

Convert OXPS to RB ebook — free online tool

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Specialized Output

Get files ready for RocketBook readers — a direct conversion from OXPS without intermediate format steps.

Cloud-Based Engine

All processing happens on remote servers. No specialized ebook tools need to be on your device.

Seconds to Convert

Fast server-side processing means your RB file is ready almost immediately after uploading.

How to convert OXPS to RB

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

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Choose rb 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 rb file right afterwards

About formats

OXPS (Open XPS) is a fixed-layout document format standardized as ECMA-388 in June 2009, representing an evolution of Microsoft's original XPS specification. The format packages fixed-layout pages, fonts, images, and metadata in a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container — the same packaging framework used by DOCX, XLSX, and other Office Open XML formats. Each page is described using an XML markup language that specifies paths, glyphs, images, and canvas elements with precise coordinates, producing documents that render identically regardless of the viewing device or printer. OXPS incorporated several changes from the original XPS: the use of JPEG XR for high dynamic range images, support for the Open Packaging Conventions 2nd edition, and alignment with the Ecma standardization process. Windows 8 and later generate OXPS (rather than XPS) when printing to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. One advantage is standards-based document fidelity — as an Ecma standard, OXPS provides a vendor-neutral, fully specified format for documents that must look identical everywhere they are rendered, essential for legal filings, regulatory submissions, and archival records. The fixed-layout model is another strength: unlike reflowable formats, OXPS documents preserve exact page composition including precise glyph positioning and vector graphics. Built-in support in Windows and the .NET framework provides native viewing and creation capabilities without third-party software.
Developer: Ecma International
Initial release: June 2009
RB is the native ebook format of the Rocket eBook, one of the first commercially available dedicated e-reading devices, developed by NuvoMedia and released in October 1998. Founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning — who later co-founded Tesla Motors — NuvoMedia designed the Rocket eBook as a handheld device with a reflective LCD screen, capable of storing approximately ten books in its internal memory. The RB format packages HTML-based content along with embedded images, metadata, and a table of contents into a single binary container optimized for the device's limited hardware. Content was purchased and downloaded through NuvoMedia's RocketLibrarian desktop software. A notable advantage of the format was its early support for bookmarking, annotation, dictionary lookups, and adjustable font sizing — features now standard on modern e-readers but revolutionary in the late 1990s. The Rocket eBook demonstrated viable commercial demand for dedicated reading devices, paving the way for subsequent platforms from Sony, Amazon, and others. NuvoMedia was acquired by Gemstar-TV Guide International in 2000, which discontinued the device line in 2003. While RB files are largely a historical curiosity today, they can be converted to modern formats using ebook management tools, and the format remains significant as a pioneering chapter in the evolution of digital reading.
Developer: NuvoMedia
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert OXPS to RB?

RB is the RocketBook ebook format — needed for reading content on RocketBook devices and compatible applications.

What reads RB files?

RocketBook devices and RocketBook-compatible software open RB files. The format is specific to that ecosystem.

Is RB widely used?

RB is a specialized format. For broader ebook compatibility, EPUB or MOBI may be more practical alternatives.

How long does conversion take?

Most OXPS to RB conversions finish within seconds thanks to cloud-based processing infrastructure.

Is it free to convert?

Yes — OXPS to RB conversion is free. Premium plans serve users with frequent or large-volume needs.

Can I convert multiple OXPS files?

Batch processing is available — upload multiple files and convert them all to RB in one session.