How to convert RST to EPUB
- Add your .RST file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .EPUB in a few seconds.
- Download your new .EPUB file.
What to expect
- Sphinx-specific directives -
:ref:,:func:,.. toctree::- are silently dropped or left as plain text when you convert with Pandoc; usesphinx-build -b epubfor those projects. - Images referenced with
.. image::or.. figure::are included only if their file paths resolve from the directory where you run the command. - EPUB output from both Pandoc and Sphinx is HTML-based and requires no LaTeX, unlike PDF conversion which often needs a full LaTeX installation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pandoc free to use?
Yes. Pandoc is open-source and free on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Do I need LaTeX to convert RST to EPUB?
No. EPUB is HTML-based, so neither Pandoc nor Sphinx needs a LaTeX installation for EPUB output.
My EPUB is missing cross-references and internal links. Why?
Those are almost certainly Sphinx-specific directives. Switch to
sphinx-build -b epub so the extensions resolve correctly.Which EPUB version does Pandoc produce?
Pandoc outputs EPUB3 by default. Add
-t epub2 to the command if your reader requires the older format.
