Convert XLSX to FB2

Drag and drop files here or click to select.
Max file size 100mb.

Uploading progress:

XLSX vs FB2 Format Comparison

Aspect	XLSX (Source Format)	FB2 (Target Format)
Format Overview	XLSX Office Open XML Spreadsheet XLSX is the default file format for Microsoft Excel since 2007. Based on the Office Open XML (OOXML) standard (ISO/IEC 29500), it stores spreadsheet data in a ZIP-compressed XML package. XLSX supports multiple worksheets, formulas, charts, pivot tables, conditional formatting, data validation, and rich cell formatting including fonts, colors, and borders. Spreadsheet Office Open XML	FB2 FictionBook 2.0 FB2 (FictionBook 2.0) is an XML-based e-book format that originated in Russia and is widely used across Eastern Europe and CIS countries. The format stores the entire book structure, content, and metadata in a single XML file with a well-defined schema. FB2 supports structured text, images (base64-encoded), tables, footnotes, and rich metadata including author information, genres, and annotations. E-Book (XML) FictionBook
Technical Specifications	Structure: ZIP container with XML content (Office Open XML) Encoding: UTF-8 XML within ZIP archive Standard: ISO/IEC 29500 (ECMA-376) Max Rows: 1,048,576 rows per sheet Extensions: .xlsx	Structure: Single XML file with FictionBook DTD/Schema Encoding: UTF-8 (standard XML encoding) Standard: FictionBook 2.0 specification (open) Table Support: HTML-like table elements within body Extensions: .fb2, .fb2.zip
Syntax Examples	XLSX stores data in structured XML cells: Sheet1: A1: Name B1: Role C1: Department A2: Alice B2: Engineer C2: R&D A3: Bob B3: Designer C3: UX A4: Carol B4: Manager C4: Operations (Formatted cells with styles and data types)	FB2 uses XML elements for table data: <table> <tr> <th>Name</th> <th>Role</th> <th>Department</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Alice</td> <td>Engineer</td> <td>R&D</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bob</td> <td>Designer</td> <td>UX</td> </tr> </table>
Content Support	Multiple worksheets in one file Cell formatting (fonts, colors, borders) Formulas and calculated fields Charts and graphs Pivot tables and data analysis Conditional formatting rules Data validation and dropdown lists Images and embedded objects	Tables with rows, headers, and cells Sections, chapters, and epigraphs Bold, italic, and other inline formatting Footnotes and endnotes Images (base64-encoded within XML) Rich metadata (author, genre, annotation) Poems and citations with special markup
Advantages	Full spreadsheet functionality with formulas Native data type support (numbers, dates) Rich formatting and styling options Multiple sheets in a single file Industry standard for business data Built-in data analysis tools	Widely supported in Russia and Eastern Europe Single XML file (easy to store and transfer) Rich structured metadata Well-defined schema for validation Compresses well (as .fb2.zip) Large library of existing FB2 content
Disadvantages	Larger file size than plain text formats Binary format (not human-readable) Requires specialized software to edit Version compatibility issues between Excel versions Not ideal for version control (binary diffs)	Limited adoption outside of Eastern Europe No formula or calculation support Limited table styling options Not supported by most Western e-readers Images increase file size (base64 encoding)
Common Uses	Financial reports and accounting Business data analysis Project management and tracking Inventory management Data visualization with charts	E-books in Russian and Eastern European markets Digital library collections Reference materials for FB2 readers Structured document archival Portable reference tables for e-readers
Best For	Interactive data analysis and reporting Business documents with formatting Multi-sheet workbooks Sharing data with non-technical users	Distributing data to FB2 e-reader users Russian-language reference publications Structured e-books with tabular content Integration with existing FB2 library collections
Version History	Introduced: 2007 (Office 2007, replacing .xls) Standard: ECMA-376 (2006), ISO/IEC 29500 (2008) Status: Industry standard, active development MIME Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet	Introduced: 2004 by Dmitry Gribov (Russia) Current Version: FictionBook 2.0 (FB2) Status: Stable, widely used in Eastern Europe MIME Type: application/x-fictionbook+xml
Software Support	Microsoft Excel: Native format (full support) Google Sheets: Full import/export support LibreOffice Calc: Full support Other: Python (openpyxl), Apache POI, SheetJS	E-Readers: PocketBook, ONYX BOOX, most CIS-market devices Apps: FBReader, Cool Reader, AlReader, Moon+ Reader Editors: FB2 Editor, Calibre, Sigil (via conversion) Converters: Calibre, Pandoc, fb2converter

Why Convert XLSX to FB2?

Converting XLSX to FB2 enables you to transform Excel spreadsheet data into the FictionBook 2.0 e-book format, which is widely used across Russia and Eastern Europe. If your audience uses FB2-compatible e-readers or reading applications like FBReader, Cool Reader, or PocketBook devices, this conversion ensures your tabular data is accessible in their preferred format.

FB2 is particularly well-suited for structured content because of its XML-based architecture. The format supports tables with headers and data cells, and the well-defined schema ensures that your data is rendered consistently across all FB2-compatible readers. The rich metadata support allows you to include author information, descriptions, and genre classifications with your data tables.

One practical advantage of FB2 is its single-file XML structure, which makes it easy to store, transfer, and archive. Unlike EPUB which is a ZIP archive of multiple files, an FB2 file is a single XML document that can be compressed as .fb2.zip for efficient storage. This simplicity makes FB2 an excellent choice for library management systems and digital archives.

Our converter reads the XLSX workbook, extracts data from the first sheet, and generates a well-formed FB2 XML file with proper metadata, structured sections, and table elements. The output validates against the FictionBook 2.0 schema and can be opened directly in any FB2-compatible reader.

Key Benefits of Converting XLSX to FB2:

Regional Compatibility: Widely supported by e-readers in Russia and Eastern Europe
Structured XML: Well-defined schema ensures consistent rendering
Rich Metadata: Include author, genre, and description with your data
Single File: All content in one XML file, easy to manage and transfer
Portable: Read on FBReader, Cool Reader, PocketBook, and many more
Compressible: Supports .fb2.zip compression for smaller file sizes

Practical Examples

Example 1: Vocabulary List

Input XLSX file (vocabulary.xlsx):

Excel Spreadsheet - Sheet1:
+--------+------------------+---------+---------+
| Word   | Translation      | Part    | Level   |
+--------+------------------+---------+---------+
| House  | Dom              | Noun    | A1      |
| Run    | Begat            | Verb    | A2      |
| Happy  | Schastlivyy      | Adj     | B1      |
+--------+------------------+---------+---------+

Output FB2 file (vocabulary.fb2):

FictionBook 2.0 XML:

  <description>
    <title-info>
      <book-title>Vocabulary List</book-title>
    </title-info>
  </description>
  <body>
    <table>
      <tr><th>Word</th><th>Translation</th>
          <th>Part</th><th>Level</th></tr>
      <tr><td>House</td><td>Dom</td>
          <td>Noun</td><td>A1</td></tr>
      ...
    </table>
  </body>

Example 2: Recipe Ingredient List

Input XLSX file (recipe.xlsx):

Excel Spreadsheet - Sheet1:
+-------------+--------+--------+---------+
| Ingredient  | Amount | Unit   | Notes   |
+-------------+--------+--------+---------+
| Flour       | 500    | grams  | sifted  |
| Sugar       | 200    | grams  | white   |
| Eggs        | 3      | pieces | large   |
+-------------+--------+--------+---------+

Output FB2 file (recipe.fb2):

FictionBook 2.0 E-Book:

  Structured table within FB2 body:
  | Ingredient | Amount | Unit   | Notes  |
  |------------|--------|--------|--------|
  | Flour      | 500    | grams  | sifted |
  | Sugar      | 200    | grams  | white  |
  | Eggs       | 3      | pieces | large  |

  (Readable in FBReader, Cool Reader, etc.)

Example 3: Train Schedule

Input XLSX file (trains.xlsx):

Excel Spreadsheet - Sheet1:
+-------+----------+----------+----------+
| Train | Depart   | Arrive   | Platform |
+-------+----------+----------+----------+
| 101   | 06:30    | 09:45    | 3A       |
| 205   | 10:15    | 13:30    | 1B       |
| 312   | 14:00    | 17:20    | 2A       |
+-------+----------+----------+----------+

Output FB2 file (trains.fb2):

FictionBook 2.0 reference:

  | Train | Depart | Arrive | Platform |
  |-------|--------|--------|----------|
  | 101   | 06:30  | 09:45  | 3A       |
  | 205   | 10:15  | 13:30  | 1B       |
  | 312   | 14:00  | 17:20  | 2A       |

  (Portable offline reference on e-readers)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is FB2 format?

A: FB2 (FictionBook 2.0) is an XML-based e-book format created in Russia. The entire book content, structure, metadata, and even images are stored in a single XML file. FB2 is widely used in Russia and Eastern Europe, supported by popular reading applications like FBReader, Cool Reader, and PocketBook devices. The format features a well-defined schema and supports tables, footnotes, and rich text formatting.

Q: Which worksheet is converted from the XLSX file?

A: The converter processes the first (active) worksheet in the XLSX workbook. The data is structured as an FB2 table within the document body. You can reorder sheets in Excel before conversion if you need a different sheet converted.

Q: What e-readers support FB2?

A: FB2 is supported by PocketBook, ONYX BOOX, and many other e-readers popular in Russia and CIS countries. Reading apps include FBReader (Android, iOS, desktop), Cool Reader, AlReader, Moon+ Reader, and others. Calibre can also open and convert FB2 files on desktop. For Western e-readers that do not support FB2, you can convert to EPUB using Calibre.

Q: Are Excel formulas preserved in the FB2 output?

A: FB2 does not support formulas or calculations. The converter extracts the computed values from formula cells and includes the results as text in the FB2 table. The formula expressions themselves are not transferred.

Q: How does the FB2 table rendering compare to EPUB?

A: FB2 table rendering depends on the reading application. Some FB2 readers render tables with proper borders and alignment, while others may display them in a simplified format. Generally, EPUB provides more consistent table rendering, but for users with FB2-native devices, the FB2 format ensures the best overall reading experience.

Q: Can I add metadata to the FB2 file?

A: Yes, the FB2 format supports rich metadata including title, author, genre, annotation (description), date, and language. Our converter includes basic metadata derived from the filename. You can edit the metadata after conversion using an FB2 editor or a tool like Calibre.

Q: Is cell formatting preserved?

A: Cell formatting such as colors, custom fonts, and background shading from Excel is not preserved. FB2 tables support basic structure (headers, rows, cells) but not extensive visual styling. The converter generates clean, well-structured FB2 tables with header and data rows.

Q: Can I convert FB2 to other formats later?

A: Yes, FB2 files can be easily converted to EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and other formats using tools like Calibre. This makes FB2 a flexible intermediate format. If your readers use different devices, you can create one FB2 file and convert it to other formats as needed.