06-26-2014, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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Insert a cover in a MOBI file - Mobi or Epub as default file ?
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I am frightened ! I wonder if i have to restart everything When i started to build my calibre database, i made the choice to work with MOBI files as default files, because i own a Kindle PW. But when i tried to find a solution to add my calibre cover to my exported ebook, i found that it was possible by using the "modify epub" plugin. So here my 2 questions :
Now that i know how Calibre works, i would never made the choice to work with Mobi as default files |
06-26-2014, 11:18 AM | #2 | |
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Modern Kindles support AZW3 (but do require transferring direct connection, not by e-mail) It is easy Bulk convert to EPUB (just CPU time consuming). Search:not formats:EPUB This gets those that have not been converted Select All (blue: depends on your search preference setting) Tap 'C' (Convert) Select the output format of choice in the upper right NB: to ignore all previous conversions settings were previously used PER BOOK. REMOVE the Tick from the box in the upper corner This will insert/replace-with the CURRENT cover and metadata as shown in the Library |
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06-26-2014, 11:35 AM | #3 |
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Thanx for your help theducks.
I have another question : Is there a way to remove the old MOBI file after the epub conversion ? (I know how to delete the mobi file one by one but not in one click, or automatically right after the conversion) |
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Search: formats:AZW3 <the format you want to KEEP Select All (blue) Right click the Remove Icon: (2nd item ) Remove all... of selected format This will remove Mobi from those (if it was there) |
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06-26-2014, 11:57 AM | #5 |
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Perfect
But now i am a bit confused ! What is the best for me : store books in EPUB format, and only convert them to AZW3 when i upload them to my Kindle, or store them already in AZW3 in calibre file structure ? If your advice is to store them in Calibre in AZW3, how do i convert them when i import a book into Calibre, from an epub file ? Thank you very much again theducks ! |
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Setting AZW3 (ticked) to the top of the (configure) device will automatically convert at send time if AZW3 does not exist Preferences:behavior sets the preferred (default conversion) output Preferences:Adding books (second tab) has a tick to convert, on add, to the format set (above) in behavior |
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BTW I prefer to wait to convert/polish until I have massaged the cover and metadata
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06-26-2014, 01:51 PM | #8 | |
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I'm affraid that i need more help...
As you said, i have set AZW3 as my preferred output format, I have ticked "automatically convert added files to the current output format" in "adding books", but when I import an epub to calibre, it remains unchanged. What am I doing wrong ?? Second : When you say : Quote:
Where can I find it ?? Thanks for your patience ! |
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If the device is not connected you have to get at it the hard way: hint: connect the device hint2: Each model have its own settings, so check if you change models or brands |
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Ok theducks, thanks again !
So i will go in the simple way : Save my epubs... in epub and convert them on the fly when i'll copy them to the Kindle. |
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How to configure a device driver (while device is connected): see screenshot.
While device is not connected: Go to Preferences ==> Advanced ==> Plugins, and select the Device Interface Plugin you need. In this case, The Kindle 2/3/4/Touch/Paperwhite plugin, in this case. |
06-27-2014, 11:58 AM | #12 |
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Thank you very much eschwartz, learning all the power of calibre, about syncing with my Kindle is the most important to me !
It's a new land to me, I can't wait to explore... but before I want my database as clean as possible. I have to fix my comments... And the most difficult : the tags. I will surely have some questions in the future |
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