RB to FAX Converter

Convert Rocket eBook to FAX format — free, online

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Fax-Ready Pages

Convert RB ebook text into FAX-compatible images — page content formatted for Group 3 fax transmission systems.

Quick Processing

FAX encoding is lightweight, so RB to FAX conversion wraps up in seconds on Convertio cloud infrastructure.

Data Protection

Uploaded RB files are removed immediately post-conversion. FAX outputs are deleted from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert RB to FAX

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

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Choose fax 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 fax file right afterwards

About formats

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
FAX is a generic image file extension associated with facsimile transmission formats standardized by the ITU-T (formerly CCITT), with the underlying Group 3 compression standard ratified in 1980. FAX files typically contain monochrome (1-bit, black and white) image data compressed using the Modified Huffman (MH) encoding defined in ITU-T Recommendation T.4, which assigns variable-length codes to run lengths of consecutive white or black pixels along each scanline. The standard resolution for Group 3 fax is 204x98 dpi (normal mode) or 204x196 dpi (fine mode), reflecting the capabilities of thermal and laser fax machines of the era. FAX files encountered digitally are often raw Group 3 encoded bitstreams or TIFF wrappers with CCITT Group 3 compression (TIFF compression tag 3). The Group 3 encoding scheme is highly efficient for typical business documents — pages with mostly white space and black text — achieving compression ratios of 10:1 to 20:1 compared to uncompressed bitmaps. One advantage is universal fax system compatibility: Group 3 encoding is the mandatory baseline for all fax machines worldwide, meaning FAX files contain data in exactly the format transmitted over telephone lines, preserving the original fax data without transcoding losses. The format's role in business communications history provides another dimension — billions of fax transmissions using this encoding moved legal documents, medical records, and business correspondence for decades, and archived FAX files represent an important documentary record. FAX images can be viewed and converted using LibreOffice, ImageMagick, GIMP, and standard document management systems.
Developer: ITU-T
Initial release: 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert RB to FAX?

RB is an obsolete ebook format. FAX format produces fax-machine-compatible page images if you need to send ebook content via fax.

What uses FAX format files?

Fax machines and fax server software use Group 3 encoding. Viewers like IrfanView and XnView can also display FAX images.

Is FAX a monochrome format?

Yes, Group 3 FAX is black-and-white only. Text-heavy ebook pages convert well since text is naturally high-contrast content.

How quickly does this convert?

Within seconds. FAX files are lightweight and the encoding is simple, making conversion very fast on Convertio servers.

Is there any cost?

No, Convertio offers free RB to FAX conversion. Premium plans provide batch processing and higher file size limits.