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FB2 at a glance
FB2
Convert to FB2 when targeting reading environments or libraries that explicitly support FictionBook, especially for prose-heavy works, personal ebook collections, or regional distribution where FB2 remains common.
It is useful when semantic text structure matters more than elaborate layout.
For wider global interoperability, EPUB is usually the safer target.
MetaPost at a glance
MetaPost
Precise technical diagram generation for academic papers and textbooks, mathematical figure production in TeX and LaTeX publishing workflows.
Format comparison
| Feature | FB2 | MetaPost |
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| File type | Ebook | Vector |
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| Compression / quality | reflowable | scalable |
| File size characteristics | small | small |
| Compatibility | moderate | moderate |
| Editability | moderate | high |
| Created year | 2004 | 1994 |
| Inventor | Russian eBook community | John Hobby |
| Status | active | active |
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| Archival suitability | moderate | good |
| Metadata handling | moderate | moderate |
| Delivery profile | strong | strong |
| Workflow fit | reading | design |
| Structured data | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use FB2
- ebook publishing
- reader distribution
- digital libraries
- Structured XML book model.
When to use MetaPost
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Excellent fit for programmatic technical diagrams.
FAQs
Why convert FB2 to MetaPost?
Precise technical diagram generation for academic papers and textbooks, mathematical figure production in TeX and LaTeX publishing workflows.
What changes when converting FB2 to MetaPost?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Quality profile changes from reflowable in FB2 to scalable in MetaPost. Editability profile changes from moderate in FB2 to high in MetaPost. Archival profile changes from moderate in FB2 to good in MetaPost. Workflow profile changes from reading in FB2 to design in MetaPost.
Moving to MetaPost removes structured data.
What should I review after converting FB2 to MetaPost?
Check the exported file for Much narrower ecosystem than mainstream illustration formats.; Often converted onward for broader design or web delivery workflows..