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Device: Kobo Clara HD
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How to export annotations in a decent way
Hi all.
I want to know how I can export annotations/highlights from an ebook in my Kobo Clara HD, to my computer, in a decent way. I've tried the function "Export highlights" by adding "ExportHighlights=true" into the FeatureSettings section of the config file (Kobo eReader.conf). But the problem is that long highlights are truncated in the .txt file, so they are incomplete. I've also tried to add "showOldAnnotationsView=true" into [Reading] inside the config file, but nothing changed. So, is there a way to have complete annotations inside that file? Another option is the .annot file inside "Digital Editions/Annotations". But of course this is not a good way to read the annotations and easily manage them. In this case, is there a way to convert this file in a simple file that contains only the annotations? I hope you can help me. |
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Device: Kobo Aura One; Kobo Forma; Kindle Oasis 3
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I'm also frustrated with Kobo annotations. In fact, now that the dictionary issue has been fixed, this is about my only reservation about Kobo. I've been using the "ExportHighlights=true" method after editing the needed .conf file, and it tended to work on my Forma and Aura One. But after the latest firmware update, it no longer functions. I'd appreciate hearing from others who are having issues with exporting annotations. I like to keep my notes in Evernote but this option seems closed to me now unless I want to type in each entry.
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the rook, bossing Never.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Ireland
Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper11
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Use Kobo Utilities in Calibre. Copy and pasted into desired application, or a custom column.
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Location: Sweden
Device: Kobo Forma
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I use KoboUtilites (in Calibre).
"Copy annotations for..." -> Copy to clipboard (or something like that) and then I paste that into a document. It needs a bit reformatting and editing, but very useful, for me. |
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Device: Kobo Aura One; Kobo Forma; Kindle Oasis 3
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Thanks for the tip re Calibre! This is why I come here. Much appreciated.
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If we don't consider the "export highlights", there's no way to simply convert the .annot file into a readable .txt file? |
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the rook, bossing Never.
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I can't imagine using ebook readers without Calibre as the File Explorer of OS has no idea of history and the library management of Nook, Kindle, iRiver, Kobo, Sony, Binatone, Boyue Likebook and apps is abysmal compared with Calibre. |
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Location: Sydney, Australia
Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos
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How doesn't it work? Is there an error? I don't use it much, but, it seemed to work just now.
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I also have problems with .conf file and Kobo Utilities for annotations downloading
Hi,
I have the same problems Alocin has reported for downloading kobo books annotations: 1) The conf file changes do not work with my Kobo Libra H2. I imagine that it is a firmware issue but I am not so sure. 2) Kobo Utilities only works with books that you have downloaded in the eReader but not with those that you have bought in the Kobo store. The books that you have bought in the Kobo store cannot be loaded in the Calibre library because they are virtual books! 3) I have also tried the Annotations plugin and found the same issues. I don't know what else to do. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. |
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Device: Kobo Sage
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New Kobo Sage user. Couldn't find this question answered anywhere but I am wondering if there is a way to sync highlights I make on my Kobo Sage with Calibre, so the highlights are displayed in the book when I open it with Calibre Viewer?
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