The CHM file format and its associated .chm filename extension, is a proprietary file format developed by Microsoft. Its full name is compiled HTML Help. CHM was released to the public in 1997 as a bundle with Microsoft Windows 98 and was primarily designed to facilitate documentation on the Windows platform, particularly help files for software applications that run on the Microsoft Windows platform. Essentially, a CHM file is a collection of HTML files packed as a single compressed file. Though the format is proprietary, it was successfully reverse engineered by the late 90's to early 2000s allowing the development of open source readers that are capable of opening files with the .chm extension. The format was succeeded by the LIT format.
The ePub format is one of the many open source eBook file formats available. Initially released in 2007, it succeeded the legacy Open eBook format. The format was first defined by the Open eBook forum, part of the international digital publishing forum. EPUB digital books and publications all have the associated .epub extension and can be opened and viewed on any compatible device, software application, smartphone, or dedicated reader. The format is capable of optimizing the resolution of digital publications to suite the resolution of the device being used, making it inherently a 'reflowable' format.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for CHM to EPUB conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload CHM files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized EPUB results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent EPUB audio with dependable progress tracking.
The CHM file format is a binary format that uses the LZX algorithm to compress the HTML data found in the file. The format supports full text searching, indexing, and table of contents, among other useful features.
The EPUB or electronic publication format is formally standardized in ISO/IEC TS 30135. Its structure is an extension of XHTML and XML and has optional support for cascaded style sheets. The format allows for documents that contain images either in raster or vector graphics format. Digital rights management is also supported.
Upload your document file in the CHM format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select EPUB as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted ebook file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.