In the burgeoning world of online publication and digital transcription, there is a coinciding bevy of file types and proprietary formats that often require conversion. The ePub file, perhaps one of the most popular file formats that is now being broadly standardized across machines with a few notable hold-outs, often requires that other files be converted.What advantages are offered by the ePub format?ePub is an industry standard format first and foremost, which means that nearly all eReaders are able to engage with it. The only remaining notable holdout is the Amazon Kindle, which admittedly is a big player – however all other eReaders have adopted compatibility and it is quite certain that ePub will become the most common eBook format.Why is this? Epub also offers such benefits as reflowable text (meaning text can be shifted in size and font for the reader), CSS stylesheets, SVG (scalable vector graphics) images, and more. In terms of what can be done with the ePub format, the possibilities simply outscale those offered by the outdated MOBI file type and will keep pace better with newer technology.How can I convert MOBI, PDF, DOC, PDF, ODT or other file types to ePub?Currently the option is available to simply convert these filetypes to the ePub format for free, online, via web browser. Sites such as 2epub allow users to load up to five books at a time into their automatic conversion service, quickly turning the other formats over to ePub in a matter of moments.The process is exceedingly easy, simply asking the user to browse for the file they wish to convert from a local hard disk, upload it with a simple embedded tool, and wait a few moments while the server does all of the dirty work and produces a converted file for immediate download. In less than five minutes, that pesky PDF has been turned around into a nice new reflowable ePub book ready for your reading pleasure.Taking a few moments to familiarize yourself with the ePub format and readers that support it can really go a long way toward enhancing your e-reading experience. Forget the reading glass, simply turn the text up and have fun!