POT to RB Converter

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Legacy E-Book Support

Convert your POT template content into the RB format for use with Rocket eBook devices or legacy e-reader software.

Entirely Browser-Based

No software installation or command-line tools. Open the converter in any browser, upload your POT, and get your RB file.

Server-Side Processing

The conversion happens on our cloud servers — your computer or phone handles none of the processing load.

How to convert POT 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

POT (PowerPoint Template) is the binary template format for Microsoft PowerPoint, using the same OLE2 compound document structure as PPT files. A POT file contains a complete presentation structure — slide masters, color schemes, font definitions, placeholder layouts, background designs, and default formatting — that serves as a reusable foundation for new presentations with consistent branding. When a user creates a new presentation from a POT template, PowerPoint generates a fresh untitled document pre-populated with the template's design elements while leaving the original file unmodified. The format supports all visual features available in PPT including custom slide layouts, embedded graphics, animations, transition presets, and action buttons on master slides. POT templates became central to corporate identity management in organizations that standardized their visual communications through PowerPoint, ensuring every department produced presentations with approved logos, color palettes, fonts, and layouts. One advantage is brand consistency at scale — distributing a POT file across an organization guarantees that all new presentations inherit the correct visual identity without requiring each author to manually replicate design elements. Rapid document creation is another strength: presenters start with professional layouts and focus on content rather than design, reducing preparation time. While the XML-based POTX format has replaced POT for modern workflows, the binary template format remains in use where compatibility with PowerPoint 97-2003 is required.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1997
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 POT to RB?

RB is the format for Rocket eBook — one of the earliest dedicated e-readers. Converting POT to RB is useful for legacy device support or archival purposes.

What reads RB files?

The original Rocket eBook hardware and certain legacy e-book software handle RB files. Calibre can also manage and convert RB files on modern systems.

Is RB still widely used?

RB is a legacy format with limited modern usage. For broader compatibility, consider converting to EPUB or MOBI instead.

Does the RB file include images?

RB containers can hold text and image content. Key visuals from your POT template are carried over when supported by the format.

Is POT to RB free?

Standard conversions are free on Convertio. Premium plans provide expanded capabilities for users with frequent conversion needs.

Can I convert RB to other formats afterward?

Yes — Calibre supports RB import and can convert it to EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and other popular formats for reading on modern devices.