How to convert EPUB to PRC
- Add your .EPUB file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PRC in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PRC file.
What to expect
- PRC is the Mobipocket format (same as MOBI); it targets legacy Mobipocket and early Kindle readers.
- Amazon retired MOBI/PRC from Send to Kindle in 2022, so it is not ideal for current Kindles.
- Complex CSS is simplified and EPUB 3 scripting is dropped in the Mobipocket structure.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PRC file relative to EPUB?
PRC is a Mobipocket e-book, structurally the same as MOBI and built on the Palm Database container. Converting from EPUB repackages the reflowable book into that older Mobipocket structure.
Why convert EPUB to PRC?
The reason is compatibility with older Mobipocket-based readers and early Kindle devices that expect that format. For newer devices, EPUB or a current Kindle format is generally the better target.
Will the result work with Send to Kindle?
Amazon stopped accepting MOBI/PRC through Send to Kindle in 2022, so a PRC is not a reliable way to get a book onto a current Kindle. It remains useful for legacy Mobipocket software and older hardware.
What formatting is lost going from EPUB to PRC?
Mobipocket's styling model is more limited than EPUB's, so complex CSS layouts are simplified during conversion. EPUB 3 scripting and interactive features are not carried over.
