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XMLmind Ebook Compiler

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What it is

XMLmind Ebook Compiler converts collections of HTML pages into self-contained ebooks. It supports interactive material such as audio, video, slide shows and multiple-choice questions, plus automatic contents, indexes, numbering, cross-references, footnotes, conditional processing and XInclude reuse. Output formats are EPUB, Web Help, PDF, RTF, WML, DOCX and ODT, with ebook validation available. Source pages must be valid XHTML; Markdown is supported through configurable dialects and syntax extensions. The Java-based compiler runs from the command line or embeds in desktop and server applications. It is free, open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, and runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. PDF output needs a registered XSL-FO processor, while RTF requires XMLmind XSL-FO Converter. Version 1.12.3 is offered in a platform-independent ZIP. XMLmind says maintenance may continue until April 3, 2027, after which products will be discontinued.

Spec sheet

Purpose
XMLmind Ebook Compiler turns a set of HTML pages into a self-contained ebook.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Platforms
The feature page says the software runs on any Java 1.8+ platform; the current download requires Java 11+ and is platform-independent.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Support
There is no phone support; bug reports go to a public moderated mailing list, and support is generally limited to bug reports unless the requester is an XMLmind customer.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
License
The compiler is open source under the Mozilla Public License version 2.0.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Maker
XMLmind Software says it is a small company created in 2017 that develops and markets documentation-oriented XML tools.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Book structure
Features include automatic tables of contents, indexes, numbering, cross-references, footnotes, conditional processing, and XInclude content reuse.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Bundled PDF processor
An alternative ZIP includes Apache FOP 2.11 with hyphenation and MathML support and is described as ready for PDF or PostScript generation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Current download
The download page offers version 1.12.3 as a platform-independent ZIP containing binaries, documentation, and full source code.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Developer integration
The Java-based compiler is designed to be embedded in desktop or server-side applications as well as used from the command line.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
End of life
XMLmind says its products will be maintained and possibly enhanced until April 3, 2027, then discontinued; the company plans to close a few months afterward.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Input requirements
Source pages must contain valid XHTML; Markdown is also supported through configurable dialects and syntax extensions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Interactive content
The maker says ebooks can include audio, video, slide shows, and multiple-choice questions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
Output formats
Supported outputs are EPUB, Web Help, PDF, RTF, WML, DOCX, and ODT.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com
PDF and RTF dependencies
PDF output requires a registered XSL-FO processor such as Apache FOP, RenderX XEP, or Antenna House Formatter, while RTF requires XMLmind XSL-FO Converter.Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com

Plans and prices

XMLmind Ebook Compiler Free Free, open-source software · MPL 2.0 Read 3 Oct 2026 · xmlmind.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free open-source software
  • EPUB, PDF and DOCX output
  • Interactive ebook content supported
  • Java embedding and command line
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows

Limits

  • Valid XHTML is required
  • PDF needs an XSL-FO processor
  • RTF needs XMLmind XSL-FO Converter
  • Products are planned for discontinuation after April 3, 2027

Who it suits

It suits developers and documentation teams producing structured ebooks from XHTML or Markdown. Its command-line and Java embedding options also fit desktop or server-side workflows.

Verdict

XMLmind Ebook Compiler offers broad ebook structure and output support at no cost, with Java integration and multiple platforms. Setup requirements for PDF and RTF, limited support, and the announced discontinuation timeline should inform adoption.

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