EXP to FB2 Converter

Convert EXP embroidery to FictionBook FB2 format

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FictionBook Format

Package EXP embroidery designs as FB2 eBooks. Distribute stitch pattern visuals through FictionBook-compatible reading platforms.

Fast Conversion

Cloud servers generate the FB2 output in seconds. Upload your EXP file and download without any delay.

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EXP files are deleted after conversion. FB2 outputs are automatically purged from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert EXP to FB2

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose fb2 or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your fb2 file right afterwards

About formats

EXP (Melco) is a machine embroidery file format developed by Melco, a company founded in 1972 that pioneered the commercial embroidery industry. The format stores stitch data as a series of relative coordinate movements using a compact binary structure, with each record encoding the needle's horizontal and vertical displacement along with control flags for stitch type, color changes, and machine stops. EXP files use a straightforward sequential layout — stitch records follow one after another without complex headers or nested structures, making the format reliable and fast to process on embroidery machine controllers. Melco developed the format for their commercial multi-head embroidery machines, widely deployed in contract embroidery shops, uniform manufacturers, and promotional product companies. One advantage is efficiency for commercial production — the lean binary structure minimizes file size and loading time, important when operators run hundreds of designs daily on multi-head machines. The format's association with Melco's professional-grade equipment gives it credibility in the commercial embroidery sector, where reliability and speed are prioritized. Most professional digitizing software — including Wilcom, Pulse, and Hatch — supports EXP export, ensuring designs from any major platform can target Melco equipment. While EXP lacks embedded thread color metadata, its simplicity and industry acceptance have sustained its use across decades of commercial embroidery production.
Initial release: 1985
FB2 (FictionBook) is an XML-based ebook format created by Dmitry Gribov in 2004, designed to provide a clean semantic description of a book's content independent of its visual presentation. Unlike page-layout formats, FB2 encodes structure — title, authors, chapters, annotations, genres, epigraphs, poems, footnotes, and binary attachments (typically cover images) — within a single well-formed XML document. This structural approach means reading applications have full control over rendering, allowing the same file to adapt perfectly to a small phone screen or a large e-ink reader. FB2 became enormously popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, serving as the dominant format on major Russian digital libraries and ebook distribution platforms. One significant advantage is metadata richness: the format's schema mandates detailed bibliographic information including author, translator, series position, publication date, and genre classification, making library management and discovery straightforward. The plain-text XML foundation is another strength — FB2 files are human-readable, easy to validate, and simple to transform using standard XML tools like XSLT. The format specification is freely available on GitHub, and a wide ecosystem of readers, editors, and converters supports it across all major platforms, from desktop applications like Calibre to dedicated e-readers with native FB2 rendering.
Developer: Dmitry Gribov
Initial release: 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert EXP to FB2?

FB2 (FictionBook) is an XML-based eBook format popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. Converting EXP to FB2 packages your design for these reading platforms.

What software reads FB2 files?

FB2 files open in FBReader, CoolReader, Calibre, and many e-reader apps popular in Russian-speaking markets.

Is FB2 widely used?

FB2 is very popular in Eastern European markets. For broader international reach, consider EPUB as an alternative.

Does the pattern display in the eBook?

The conversion renders your EXP embroidery design as visual content within the FB2 file structure.

Is the converter free?

Convertio provides free EXP to FB2 conversion. Premium tiers offer expanded file limits and faster processing.