What Is an FB2 File?
A file with the FB2file extensionis a FictionBook eBook file.
Unlike other eBook files likeEPUB, FictionBook eBook files are just a singleXMLfile.
Some FB2 files are held in aZIPfile and are therefore called *.FB2.ZIP.
How to Open an FB2 File
There are many compatible readers available on nearly all platforms.
Some web browsers support add-ons that initiate the viewing of the format, likeFB2 Reader for FirefoxandFB2 Chrome Reader.
See below for more on that.
ThePocketBookis an example of a machine that does support this format.
How to Convert an FB2 File
Conversions can be accomplished with afree file converter.
One that I like for this format isFileZigZag.
Another option is to use one of the viewers mentioned above, like Calibre.
Still Can’t Open It?
Some file extensions are very similar, while their actually formats are very different.
You might not have an eBook at all.
Double-check that you’re reading the file extension correctly.
You might actually be dealing with anFBC, FBX (Autodesk FBX Interchange),FBR, FB!
(FlashGet Incomplete Download), or FBW (HP Recovery Manager Backup) file.
