Ff2ebook Archive May 2026

Restore: copy files and metadata back to active workspace and mark as restored (preserve archived copy).

Export: build ZIP with structure:

Deletion: soft-delete flag for accidental recovery; permanent delete after grace period configurable.

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While it supports various smaller archives, its primary utility revolves around the "Big Two":

The most significant feature of ff2ebook—and the reason it is often referred to as an "archive"—is its retention policy. ff2ebook archive

When a user converts a story, ff2ebook does not just hand over the file and delete the data. It caches a copy of that story on its own servers. If you look at the site's history or log, you will often see thousands of stories listed. Restore: copy files and metadata back to active

This creates a Shadow Archive.