.Html book adds to library as .zip file

rickga · 08-18-2015, 12:31 AM

When I add a book that is in .htm or .html format they appear to be added
to the library correctly. When I look at the book details it shows a zip file
type. When I try to open that book it is indeed a zip file in the Calibre
library which pops up in my default unzip software. I am fairly new to
Calibre software but I really love it . If this is not the correct forum I apologize. Thanks, Rick

eschwartz · 08-18-2015, 12:37 AM

That is correct, HTML files are automatically upgraded to ZIP files with all linked resources etc. contained within.

Is there something you prefer about disassociated HTML files? (I believe you can disable the HTML Input plugin to stop that automatic conversion.)

Does your device actually allow you to read HTML files?

I think what you probably want to do is convert the ZIP container to an EPUB.

P.S. Welcome to MobileRead, and welcome to the Association of calibre Lovers.

rickga · 08-18-2015, 01:11 AM

Thanks eschwartz, You answered my question and very quickly at that. Since I have a Nook I need to convert them to Epub. The html books are now opened on my windows pc in a browser. Thanks again.

08-18-2015, 12:31 AM	#1
rickga Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: nook	.Html book adds to library as .zip file When I add a book that is in .htm or .html format they appear to be added to the library correctly. When I look at the book details it shows a zip file type. When I try to open that book it is indeed a zip file in the Calibre library which pops up in my default unzip software. I am fairly new to Calibre software but I really love it . If this is not the correct forum I apologize. Thanks, Rick

08-18-2015, 12:37 AM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	That is correct, HTML files are automatically upgraded to ZIP files with all linked resources etc. contained within. Is there something you prefer about disassociated HTML files? (I believe you can disable the HTML Input plugin to stop that automatic conversion.) Does your device actually allow you to read HTML files? I think what you probably want to do is convert the ZIP container to an EPUB. P.S. Welcome to MobileRead, and welcome to the Association of calibre Lovers. Last edited by eschwartz; 08-18-2015 at 12:43 AM.

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08-18-2015, 01:11 AM	#3
rickga Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: nook	Thanks eschwartz, You answered my question and very quickly at that. Since I have a Nook I need to convert them to Epub. The html books are now opened on my windows pc in a browser. Thanks again.

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