# dotepub

> Convert any webpage into an e-book.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dotepub](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dotepub)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dotepub`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Xavier Badosa
- **Category:** download-management,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 1,439
- **Weekly downloads:** 22
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.6resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2012-04-11
- **Size:** 46 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dotepub/)
- **Website:** [https://dotepub.com](https://dotepub.com/)

## Description

dotepub is a versatile Chrome extension that converts any webpage into an EPUB or Kindle e-book format, allowing you to save and enjoy long articles offline. Whether you use an Amazon Kindle, iBooks, Nook, Kobo, or a multitude of other e-readers, dotepub enables seamless downloading and reading of your favorite web content across all your devices.

With dotepub, you can build your personal digital library by saving blog posts, news articles, and other web pages for immersive, distraction-free reading anytime, even without an internet connection. The extension is also available as a bookmarklet for browsers beyond Chrome, providing flexibility and ease of access wherever you browse.

## Rankings

- #2,705 — Overall
- #238 — Download Management
- #320 — Social & Communication
- #31 — booking
- #31 — kindle
- #60 — smartphone

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Dotepub is praised for its speed, simplicity, and ability to quickly generate clean EPUB files, especially for long articles. Users appreciate its functionality on both desktop and mobile browsers. However, common issues include limited image support with only about ten images saved and loss of internal links within pages. Additionally, some users note that the add-on inserts promotional ads multiple times, which detracts from the reading experience.

### Pros

- Fast and simple to use
- Creates EPUB files quickly
- Works well for long articles
- Generates clean and accurate EPUB files
- Only EPUB downloader that works on some mobile browsers

### Cons

- Images are not fully preserved; limited number of images saved (around 10)
- Internal href links within the page are not retained
- Self-promotion ads inserted multiple times

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dotepub)