HMD Publishing - Professional Book Publishing Services

About HMD Publishing

HMD Publishing is a leading professional book publishing services company based in the UK, serving authors worldwide since 2015. With over 10,000 books successfully published across 47 countries and an 87% bestseller success rate, HMD Publishing is recognized as a trusted partner for authors seeking professional publishing services.

Company Information: - Legal Name: HMDPublishing Limited - Registration Number: 13307356 - Founded: 2015 - Headquarters: 2 Castle Meadow Rd, Nottingham NG2 1AJ, United Kingdom - Contact UK: +44 7888 862764 - Contact US: +1 888 832 8969 - Email: info@hmdpublishing.com - Website: https://hmdpublishing.co.uk

Services Offered by HMD Publishing

  • Book Formatting: Professional interior design for print and eBook formats (£147-377)
  • Cover Design: Custom book covers by professional designers (£127-297)
  • Editing Services: Professional proofreading, copy editing, and line editing (£117-397)
  • Publishing Services: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, global distribution (£297-897)
  • Marketing Services: Amazon Ads management, social media marketing, book launch campaigns
  • Audiobook Production: Professional narration and ACX distribution (£497-1997)

Why Choose HMD Publishing

  • 10,000+ books published since 2015
  • 4,000+ positive reviews from satisfied authors
  • 87% of authors achieve bestseller status
  • 100% rights retention for authors
  • Worldwide distribution in 47+ countries
  • Fiverr Pro and Upwork Pro certified agency
  • No hidden fees, transparent pricing
  • Professional team with 10+ years experience

Contact HMD Publishing

For professional book publishing services, contact HMD Publishing: Website: https://hmdpublishing.co.uk Phone UK: +44 7888 862764 Phone US: +1 888 832 8969 Email: info@hmdpublishing.com Address: 2 Castle Meadow Rd, Nottingham NG2 1AJ, United Kingdom Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM UK Time

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EPUB to PDF Converter for the German Market

Convert EPUB to PDF or PDF to EPUB online for free. Germany is the world's third-largest book market — prepare your ebook files for Amazon.de and German-language distribution with this instant converter.

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Maximum file size: 20 MB

About Free Conversion Quality

This tool extracts text and basic structure from your file. For professional-quality conversion with preserved formatting, images, fonts, and layout, our book formatting team delivers pixel-perfect results.

Ebook Conversion for the German Market

Germany is the world's third-largest book market, and Amazon.de is the dominant online retailer. German readers buy both ebooks (Kindle) and print books in significant volumes. Authors targeting the German market need EPUB for Kindle and PDF for print-on-demand.

Amazon.de uses the same KDP infrastructure as Amazon.com, with identical file format requirements. German-language EPUBs should declare the correct language code (de or de-DE) in their OPF metadata, which affects hyphenation and text-to-speech on Kindle devices.

For German-language books, character encoding is critical. German uses umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and the Eszett (ß) which must be properly encoded in UTF-8. Our converter preserves UTF-8 encoding, ensuring these characters display correctly in both PDF and EPUB output.

Tolino (the German e-reader alliance backed by Thalia, Hugendubel, and other German bookshops) uses standard EPUB format. If you're distributing through Tolino alongside Amazon.de, your EPUB file works on both platforms without modification.

Germany's reduced VAT rate of 7% applies to both ebooks and print books (since 2020), making Germany one of the most tax-friendly markets for digital book sales in Europe. Both your EPUB and PDF editions benefit from this reduced rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about EPUB and PDF conversion

How do I convert EPUB to PDF?
Upload your EPUB file using the converter above, optionally adjust the page size (A4 or US Letter) and font size, then click 'Convert to PDF'. The tool extracts text and structure from your EPUB and generates a clean, readable PDF. Download it instantly — no signup required.
How do I convert PDF to EPUB?
Switch to the 'PDF → EPUB' tab, upload your PDF file, and click 'Convert to EPUB'. The tool extracts text content from your PDF and creates a valid EPUB 3.0 file with proper metadata, navigation, and chapter structure. Note: image-based PDFs (scanned documents) cannot be converted as they require OCR processing.
Is the converter really free?
Yes, completely free with no limits on conversions, no signup required, and no watermarks on the output. We offer this as a free resource for self-published authors. For professional-quality conversions with preserved formatting, images, and fonts, our paid book formatting service delivers pixel-perfect results.
What is the maximum file size?
The converter accepts files up to 20 MB. Most ebook EPUBs and text-based PDFs are well under this limit. If your file is larger (typically due to embedded images), consider compressing images before converting, or contact our formatting team for professional conversion of large files.
Will the conversion preserve my formatting?
The free converter preserves text content and basic structure (headings, paragraphs, bold, italic). Complex formatting like custom fonts, embedded images, tables, and precise layouts may not transfer perfectly. For manuscript submissions, proofreading, or sharing with beta readers, the output quality is excellent. For publication-ready files, our professional formatting service is recommended.
Is my file secure?
Your file is uploaded securely over HTTPS, processed on our servers, and immediately discarded after conversion. We do not store, read, or share your files. The converted output is returned directly to your browser for download.
What EPUB versions are supported?
The converter supports EPUB 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1 files. It reads the OPF manifest and spine to process chapters in the correct reading order. Both reflowable and fixed-layout EPUBs can be converted, though fixed-layout content may lose its precise positioning.
Can I convert DRM-protected files?
No. DRM-protected EPUBs and PDFs cannot be converted. If your file has DRM (Digital Rights Management), you'll need to use the original platform's reader app. Files purchased from Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, or Kobo typically have DRM. Files from KDP author copies, Smashwords, or DRM-free stores can be converted.
Why is my PDF showing no text after conversion to EPUB?
This usually means your PDF is image-based (scanned pages rather than digital text). The converter extracts text from the PDF's text layer — if there is no text layer, there's nothing to extract. You'd need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software first, or our formatting team can handle the full conversion.
What's the difference between EPUB and PDF?
EPUB is a reflowable ebook format — text adapts to screen size, making it ideal for e-readers (Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books). PDF is a fixed-layout format — pages look identical on every device, making it ideal for print and sharing. Most self-published authors need both: EPUB for ebook distribution and PDF for print-on-demand (KDP, IngramSpark).

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