Converting to Epub

verybadcat · 04-08-2010, 05:01 PM

I have a course catalog which I need to convert to EPub. I can get it in any of a number of formats. I have tried a bunch of different converters on the web. The output they give me is always ugly. Any suggestions of something that will actually work, and give output that is formatted the same way as the input? Course catalogs have a lot of lists, tables, etc.

Thanks a lot.

JSWolf · 04-08-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by verybadcat

I have a course catalog which I need to convert to EPub. I can get it in any of a number of formats. I have tried a bunch of different converters on the web. The output they give me is always ugly. Any suggestions of something that will actually work, and give output that is formatted the same way as the input? Course catalogs have a lot of lists, tables, etc.

Thanks a lot.

Give Calibre a go.

http://calibre-ebook.com/

Hellmark · 04-08-2010, 05:12 PM

What formats can you get it in? Some are easier to convert than others, while some just won't due to DRM.

tyche · 04-08-2010, 05:26 PM

I've always had the best results with the source material as html since epub is basically html. The next thing is what tool you are using to convert to epub. The more automation you rely on the less perfect the results can be for some that has tables, lists, etc.

04-08-2010, 05:01 PM	#1
verybadcat Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: ipad	Converting to Epub I have a course catalog which I need to convert to EPub. I can get it in any of a number of formats. I have tried a bunch of different converters on the web. The output they give me is always ugly. Any suggestions of something that will actually work, and give output that is formatted the same way as the input? Course catalogs have a lot of lists, tables, etc. Thanks a lot.

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Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,549 Karma: 3799999 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: O'Fallon, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3	What formats can you get it in? Some are easier to convert than others, while some just won't due to DRM.

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tyche Addict Posts: 227 Karma: 2530 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, iPad	I've always had the best results with the source material as html since epub is basically html. The next thing is what tool you are using to convert to epub. The more automation you rely on the less perfect the results can be for some that has tables, lists, etc.

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