Why convert AFBOOK to EPUB?
Authors build a book in Affinity Publisher and then want a standard ebook file for retailers and e-readers, which means the widely supported .EPUB format. Publisher includes an EPUB exporter so the book can go straight to an ebook without a separate tool.
How to convert AFBOOK to EPUB
Export EPUB from Affinity Publisher EASIEST
Open the book, choose File > Export (or the Export persona/Layout Studio), pick the EPUB preset, select Reflowable or Fixed-Layout, and save the .epub.
Export PDF, then convert in Calibre FREE
If EPUB export mangles a complex layout, export a .pdf from Publisher and use free Calibre to convert the .pdf to .epub, then fix formatting.
About these formats
An .afbook file is a book project made in Affinity Publisher 2. It ties several separate .afpub chapter documents into one publication and stores the chapter order along with shared master…
Open .AFBOOK details →
.EPUB
Electronic Publication
An EPUB file is an open-standard e-book (Electronic Publication) that stores text, images, and metadata in a ZIP archive. On Windows and Linux, open it with Calibre or Thorium Reader; on…
Open .EPUB details →Quality & what to watch
- Reflowable EPUB discards fixed page positions and much print styling; expect to review text flow, images, and headings.
- Fixed-Layout EPUB keeps the design but produces large files that reflow poorly on small e-readers.
- PDF-to-EPUB conversions via Calibre often need manual cleanup of spacing and chapter breaks.
Frequently asked questions
Can Affinity Publisher export EPUB directly?
File > Export.
