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Lossless Page Capture

Convert RB ebook pages to PNG — lossless compression ensures text stays perfectly sharp with no artifacts whatsoever.

Opens Everywhere

PNG is supported natively on every platform. View your converted ebook pages on phones, tablets, desktops — anything.

Data Security

RB uploads are deleted right after conversion finishes. PNG output files are automatically removed within 24 hours.

How to convert RB to PNG

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

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Choose png 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 png 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
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.
Initial release: October 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert RB to PNG?

RB is a dead 1998 ebook format. PNG provides lossless, crisp page images viewable on any device — ideal for preserving content.

What software opens PNG files?

Literally everything — all web browsers, operating systems, image editors, and mobile devices display PNG files natively.

Is PNG better than JPEG for text?

Yes, PNG uses lossless compression so text remains sharp with no blur or compression artifacts around letterforms.

How fast is RB to PNG conversion?

Most files convert within seconds. Convertio renders the pages server-side so your computer handles nothing.

Does the conversion cost anything?

No, RB to PNG is free on Convertio. Paid plans provide batch conversion, higher file limits, and priority queuing.

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