[Old Thread] change default cover

RachDvn · 02-05-2011, 08:15 AM

Is there a way to change the default cover image? I have a custom cover I'd like files to have but it's too time comsuming to download using "edit metadata individually". I'd like to use "edit metadata in bulk" and select the ""generate default cover" option and have it pop my image in rather than Calibre's standard cover.

Thanks for any input,
Rach

theducks · 02-05-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RachDvn

Is there a way to change the default cover image? I have a custom cover I'd like files to have but it's too time comsuming to download using "edit metadata individually". I'd like to use "edit metadata in bulk" and select the ""generate default cover" option and have it pop my image in rather than Calibre's standard cover.

Thanks for any input,
Rach

Just to make sure we are on the same score card

There are typically 3 covers (for books)
1) the publications cover (downloaded or contained in the package)
2) The generic 'Brown book' cover (no text)
3) The cover that is generated when the 'Generate...' button is pushed. Title- Author-Calibre version over the Library icon image. (BTW there are Font tweaks for this one)

So: #1 or #2 or #3 ?

kiwidude · 02-05-2011, 04:30 PM

If they meant option 3 (which my reading of it was), the only way I could see to do it currently from the source code also means unfortunately replacing the default image of Calibre of "library.png" (see help page for how to do this).

I know I saw at least one open ticket a while ago for this though I recall it was requesting a more complex implementation allowing different covers for different genres (tags).

As an aside if they meant option 2, then the same "trick" applies of putting your own image named 'default_cover.png' into the custom images folder as per the help page link above. However that one is more "intended" behaviour.

RachDvn · 02-06-2011, 07:32 AM

Kiwi, thanks so much! I'll play around with subbing both images and see which style I prefer. In general, scenario 3 is the option I had in mind

~Rach

LinLin · 05-27-2011, 11:38 AM

New to Calibre and would like to replace default brown covers with original covers. Don't have any idea of how to begin or end this process.

Please help!
Thanks

jackie_w · 05-27-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinLin

New to Calibre and would like to replace default brown covers with original covers. Don't have any idea of how to begin or end this process.

Try this bit of the Calibre manual and the Edit Metadata button

theducks · 05-27-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinLin

New to Calibre and would like to replace default brown covers with original covers. Don't have any idea of how to begin or end this process.

Please help!
Thanks

Brown covers are shown in the Book Browser, when the import had no cover (declared?)

Select a fee 'brown cover' books.
Do a Bulk-Metadata edit.

(see screenshot)

If the cover remains brown (still no cover) or you see a generic 'Calibre Cover' , you could try to fing covers on the Internet using the 'Download Cover' button on the Metadata form. (I prefer to do this 1 at a time and hand pick (the first choice is 'existing') from what is available

RachDvn · 06-03-2011, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinLin

New to Calibre and would like to replace default brown covers with original covers.

Lin, when you say "original", do you mean the cover the book was originally published with, or a uniquely original cover designed by you? And do you want to change them individualy, in bulk, or automatically? Depending on what you need, Kiwi's suggestion to me worked brilliantly.

~Rach

jgaiser · 06-11-2011, 01:14 PM

To carry this thread in a slightly different direction...

*Sometimes* when I change a cover, it doesn't seem to be actually being applied to the books metadata. By that I mean that the cover looks alright when viewed with the cover browser, but both ebook-viewer and my iPad show the original cover.

Is there a step I'm missing somewhere?

itimpi · 06-11-2011, 06:00 PM

Changing the cover at the Metadata level does not actually embed the cover in the ebook file. When you send the ebook to the device if calibre can identify the cover image INSIDE the ebook file it will sunstitute the one you supplied.. However many eBooks to not have the cover clealy identified, and for these you have to run a conversion (even if it is to the same format) to actually embed the cover image in the flle.

jgaiser · 06-11-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itimpi

However many eBooks to not have the cover clealy identified, and for these you have to run a conversion (even if it is to the same format) to actually embed the cover image in the flle.

Yes...! Thank You...! Works like a champ.

Isurvey · 06-18-2011, 07:46 AM

Thanks for the information on changing the default cover image for generating a cover. This forum has all (almost ) of the answers in laymans terms for nonprogrammers like me.

Wyndham · 09-29-2011, 04:28 PM

Have you tried the generate cover plugin?

DoctorOhh · 09-29-2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyndham

Have you tried the generate cover plugin?

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02-05-2011, 08:15 AM	#1
RachDvn Member Posts: 24 Karma: 322 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle	[Old Thread] change default cover Is there a way to change the default cover image? I have a custom cover I'd like files to have but it's too time comsuming to download using "edit metadata individually". I'd like to use "edit metadata in bulk" and select the ""generate default cover" option and have it pop my image in rather than Calibre's standard cover. Thanks for any input, Rach

02-05-2011, 04:30 PM	#3
kiwidude Calibre Plugins Developer Posts: 4,661 Karma: 2162064 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Oasis	If they meant option 3 (which my reading of it was), the only way I could see to do it currently from the source code also means unfortunately replacing the default image of Calibre of "library.png" (see help page for how to do this). I know I saw at least one open ticket a while ago for this though I recall it was requesting a more complex implementation allowing different covers for different genres (tags). As an aside if they meant option 2, then the same "trick" applies of putting your own image named 'default_cover.png' into the custom images folder as per the help page link above. However that one is more "intended" behaviour. Last edited by kiwidude; 02-05-2011 at 04:34 PM.

02-06-2011, 07:32 AM	#4
RachDvn Member Posts: 24 Karma: 322 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle	Kiwi, thanks so much! I'll play around with subbing both images and see which style I prefer. In general, scenario 3 is the option I had in mind ~Rach

05-27-2011, 11:38 AM	#5
LinLin Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: MeBook, Nook	New to Calibre and would like to replace default brown covers with original covers. Don't have any idea of how to begin or end this process. Please help! Thanks

06-11-2011, 01:14 PM	#9
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,281 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	To carry this thread in a slightly different direction... Sometimes when I change a cover, it doesn't seem to be actually being applied to the books metadata. By that I mean that the cover looks alright when viewed with the cover browser, but both ebook-viewer and my iPad show the original cover. Is there a step I'm missing somewhere?

06-11-2011, 06:00 PM	#10
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	Changing the cover at the Metadata level does not actually embed the cover in the ebook file. When you send the ebook to the device if calibre can identify the cover image INSIDE the ebook file it will sunstitute the one you supplied.. However many eBooks to not have the cover clealy identified, and for these you have to run a conversion (even if it is to the same format) to actually embed the cover image in the flle.

06-18-2011, 07:46 AM	#12
Isurvey Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: nook	Thanks for the information on changing the default cover image for generating a cover. This forum has all (almost ) of the answers in laymans terms for nonprogrammers like me.

09-29-2011, 04:28 PM	#13
Wyndham Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 250 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cricklewood (London) Device: iPad Air 2 (iOS 9), iPhone 6 (iOS 9)	Have you tried the generate cover plugin?

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