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How to convert MOBI to PDF

Step 1: Drop your MOBI files using the button above or by deposit and leave.

Step 2: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion.

Step 3: Receive your converted PDF files.

MOBI to PDF Conversion FAQ

How does MOBI to PDF handle pagination?

A reflowable MOBI has no inherent page numbers — the converter renders the text into the PDF at the chosen page size (default A5, ebook-reader proportions) and lets pages fall naturally on paragraph boundaries. Chapter breaks always start a new PDF page.

Can I choose page size / margins when converting MOBI to PDF?

Yes — the advanced options expose page size (A4, A5, letter, 6×9 trade paperback, custom), margin presets (narrow / normal / wide), and font size. A5 + 11pt is a common e-reader-like default; 6×9 + 11pt matches most printed paperbacks.

Will fonts embedded in the MOBI carry over to the PDF?

Yes — fonts in the MOBI OPF are read and embedded as PDF font subsets in the PDF, so the result renders identically on every PDF viewer. If the MOBI uses fonts without embedding permission, we substitute a license-clear fallback (DejaVu Serif / Sans).

Does the converted PDF have a clickable table of contents?

Yes — the NCX / nav from the MOBI is converted to PDF bookmarks (the side panel in Acrobat / Preview) AND inline clickable links on the PDF's rendered TOC page. Both link to the correct PDF page anchors.

How are images placed when going from MOBI to PDF?

Images in the MOBI are embedded at their native resolution. Width is constrained to the PDF text frame; images larger than the column are scaled down to fit. The "image quality" advanced option controls re-encoding quality (95 = archival, 75 = compact).

Will the PDF be print-shop ready?

For commercial print, switch the advanced options to 300 DPI / CMYK / no-bleed. The default PDF output is screen-optimized (RGB, 150 DPI), which is fine for self-printing on a home laser but light for offset / digital print runs.

Why are there blank pages in my converted PDF?

Chapter-start "always-on-right-page" CSS in the MOBI introduces blank verso pages, just like printed books. Turn off the "force chapter start on odd page" advanced option to remove them; you trade book-like layout for a few-page-shorter PDF.

Can I include MOBI metadata (author, ISBN) in the PDF?

Yes — author, title, language, and ISBN from the MOBI OPF metadata block are written into the PDF document properties (the fields Acrobat shows in File → Properties). Cover image is rendered as page 1 by default.

Is the MOBI file private during PDF conversion?

Yes — same privacy guarantees as every conversion: isolated workers, automatic deletion within minutes, no human review. See /privacy/.

How long does a 400-page MOBI to PDF conversion take?

Reflowable MOBI to fixed PDF re-renders every page, so it is slower than ebook-to-ebook. Expect 20-60 seconds for a 400-page novel, longer for image-heavy art books (which can take 2-3 minutes).

What about hyperlinks in the MOBI when going to PDF?

Internal hyperlinks (chapter cross-refs, footnote returns) survive — they become PDF go-to-page actions. External hyperlinks (URLs in the MOBI) survive as PDF URL actions and remain clickable in every PDF reader.

Can I lock the PDF or add a password after conversion?

Not in this step — convert MOBI to PDF first, then use /pdf-protect/ to add a password, restrict printing, or watermark the output. The two-step path lets you reconvert without re-typing the password.

MOBI

MOBI (Mobipocket) is an e-book format developed for Mobipocket Reader. MOBI files can include features like bookmarks, annotations, and reflowable content, making them compatible with various e-reader devices.