MOBI to EPUBv2 or EPUBv3?

meghane_e · Today, 01:28 AM

I have an older MOBI file that is converting to EPUB with content out of order.

The MOBI file is readable and flows correctly in the Calibre viewer. I've converted several other MOBI files that originate from the same time period to EPUB with no problem.

I figured out that converting using EPUB 3 worked. Is there a way to tell which format will work better beforehand, considering it's coming from a MOBI format?

Thanks!

kovidgoyal · Today, 01:47 AM

unless you have a particular reason to prefer epub2 always use epub3. That said I cant think of a way in which epub2 vs epub3 would make a difference converting a MOBI file unless it was actually a KF8/azw3 file with EPUB 3 specific markup.

JSWolf · Today, 05:11 PM

I can't see how a Mobi to ePub 3 would be any better then an ePub 2. The Mobi has no ePub 3 code and nothing needing to be ePub 3.

theducks · Today, 05:32 PM

Where would it get the info to UPSCALE?

To me, this is like taking an old B+W film and expecting the conversion to not only colorize, but Upgrade to 4K and make it into true Surround sound

OTOH If this is just the first step, of a editing process to recode, then go for it

JSWolf · Today, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

Where would it get the info to UPSCALE?

To me, this is like taking an old B+W film and expecting the conversion to not only colorize, but Upgrade to 4K and make it into true Surround sound

OTOH If this is just the first step, of a editing process to recode, then go for it

Well said,

Today, 01:28 AM	#1
meghane_e Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2016 Device: Kindle	MOBI to EPUBv2 or EPUBv3? I have an older MOBI file that is converting to EPUB with content out of order. The MOBI file is readable and flows correctly in the Calibre viewer. I've converted several other MOBI files that originate from the same time period to EPUB with no problem. I figured out that converting using EPUB 3 worked. Is there a way to tell which format will work better beforehand, considering it's coming from a MOBI format? Thanks!

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Today, 01:47 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,066 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	unless you have a particular reason to prefer epub2 always use epub3. That said I cant think of a way in which epub2 vs epub3 would make a difference converting a MOBI file unless it was actually a KF8/azw3 file with EPUB 3 specific markup.

Today, 05:11 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,814 Karma: 131375596 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I can't see how a Mobi to ePub 3 would be any better then an ePub 2. The Mobi has no ePub 3 code and nothing needing to be ePub 3.

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theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,047 Karma: 57259778 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Where would it get the info to UPSCALE? To me, this is like taking an old B+W film and expecting the conversion to not only colorize, but Upgrade to 4K and make it into true Surround sound OTOH If this is just the first step, of a editing process to recode, then go for it