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PFM to FB2 Converter

Convert PFM images to FB2 ebook format online

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Batch Uploads

Queue multiple PFM inputs and convert them all to FB2 in one session. Batch processing saves time when you have many files to handle.

Accurate Conversion

Convertio faithfully translates your PFM pixel data into a properly structured FB2 result — preserving visual content throughout.

Quality Preserved

Your original PFM visual data transfers cleanly to FB2 format. The converter maps pixel content accurately without unnecessary loss.

How to convert PFM 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

PFM (Portable Float Map) is a floating-point raster image format devised by Paul Debevec around 2001, designed to store high-dynamic-range image data with the simplicity of the Netpbm family of formats. PFM extends the PBM/PGM/PPM philosophy — minimal header, raw data, no compression — to 32-bit IEEE floating-point samples, providing direct access to HDR pixel values without the encoding overhead of formats like OpenEXR or the limited range of Radiance HDR's RGBE encoding. The file structure is deliberately minimal: a two-character magic number ('Pf' for grayscale, 'PF' for color), width and height on the next line, a scale/endianness indicator (negative for little-endian, positive for big-endian, with magnitude indicating scale factor), and then the raw 32-bit float data for each pixel. PFM files store one float per pixel for grayscale or three floats (RGB) per pixel for color, with no compression, alpha channel, or metadata support. The format emerged from the HDR imaging research community where Debevec's work on image-based lighting and light stage capture required a simple, unambiguous way to store linear floating-point radiance values that could be easily exchanged between research tools. One advantage is absolute simplicity for HDR data: PFM can be read and written in a few lines of code in any language that supports IEEE floats, with no library dependencies — ideal for research prototyping and quick data exchange between custom tools. The format's widespread adoption in the computer vision and computational photography research community is another practical strength — optical flow benchmarks (Middlebury), depth estimation datasets, and radiance field captures commonly use PFM. The format is supported by ImageMagick, OpenCV, HDR Shop, and Luminance HDR.
Developer: Paul Debevec
Initial release: 2001
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 PFM to FB2?

PFM files are niche and rarely supported outside scientific software. FB2 offers broad compatibility across all platforms and applications.

What programs open FB2 files?

FB2 files can be opened in FBReader, Calibre, CoolReader, and many e-reader apps on Android and desktop.

Is batch PFM to FB2 conversion possible?

Yes, Convertio lets you upload multiple PFM inputs at once. All of them are converted to FB2 in parallel, speeding up your workflow.

How long does PFM to FB2 conversion take?

Most conversions finish within seconds. Processing time depends on your data size and server load, but results are typically ready almost instantly.

Why choose FB2 format?

FB2 offers structured ebook, XML-based, popular in Russia/CIS. Converting PFM content into FB2 makes it ready for e-readers and digital distribution.