OXPS to SNB Converter

OXPS to SNB conversion — free Shanda Bambook format

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Bambook Compatible

Get ebooks ready for Shanda Bambook e-readers. SNB is the native format those devices expect.

Web-Based Converter

No ebook software required. Convert OXPS to SNB directly in your browser from any platform.

Private Processing

Uploaded files are deleted right after conversion. SNB outputs are removed automatically within 24 hours.

How to convert OXPS 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

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
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 OXPS to SNB?

SNB is the native ebook format for Shanda Bambook devices — converting from OXPS makes content readable on them.

What devices read SNB?

Shanda Bambook e-readers are the primary devices. Some Android ebook apps also support the SNB format.

Is SNB widely supported?

SNB is mainly used in the Shanda ecosystem. For broader compatibility, consider EPUB or MOBI alternatives.

How fast is conversion?

Cloud servers process the conversion quickly — most OXPS to SNB jobs complete in just seconds.

Is OXPS to SNB free?

Yes — no charge for the conversion. Premium plans offer extended capacity for high-volume users.

Can I batch convert?

Upload multiple OXPS files at once and convert them all to SNB format in a single batch operation.