Epub to ipad transfer ???!!!

doc hollywood · 02-14-2010, 10:35 AM

Somebody has an idee how it could work to transfer bought epub ebooks to the ipad?

i have an ipod with stanza, B&N reader, ereader but cant figure how to transfer ebooks (i have sony touch reader ) to the pod.
and wouldnt it be the same problem on the ipad?

wallcraft · 02-14-2010, 11:23 AM

There are reports that iPhone OS 3.2 (first used on the iPad) will support file downloads, see Confirmed: iPhone OS 3.2 has support for video calling, file downloads, and SMS. This will presumably also be eventually available on the iPod Touch.

If you strip the DRM from the ePub ebooks, then Stanza Desktop or Calibre can setup a service on your PC to transfer them to your Touch. Another option is Txtr iPhone app - Adobe DRM, over the air downloads, and more. This now works with DRMed ePubs.

DawnFalcon · 02-14-2010, 08:28 PM

We don't know for sure yet.

It is almost certain iBooks will support reading unencrypted ePub files, however, and that means managing those through iTunes. If third party apps which read unencrypted ePub files are allowed on, we'll have have to wait and see.

There's mixed data about how easy general file transfer to the iPad will be, you may need to use the same stupid trick of an app with a web server built in as for the iPhone.

AintLDS · 02-15-2010, 11:11 AM

Here's the steps I use (assuming no DRM):

1. Import eBook file into Calibre
2. Edit the metadata with book name, author, and add a cover pic
3. Convert to ePub and view to make sure it looks good
4. Email the file to my GMail account
5. Pull the file into the iPhone with Stanza

You can setup a book source to GMail within Stanza. I've found that this is the easiest method. Remember to send Kovid some $$ - he is really on top of things. There are updates every few days to the app.

I am hoping Apple will continue to approve the Stanza application for use on the iPad - it really is nice.

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doc hollywood Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	Epub to ipad transfer ???!!! Somebody has an idee how it could work to transfer bought epub ebooks to the ipad? i have an ipod with stanza, B&N reader, ereader but cant figure how to transfer ebooks (i have sony touch reader ) to the pod. and wouldnt it be the same problem on the ipad?

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02-14-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	There are reports that iPhone OS 3.2 (first used on the iPad) will support file downloads, see Confirmed: iPhone OS 3.2 has support for video calling, file downloads, and SMS. This will presumably also be eventually available on the iPod Touch. If you strip the DRM from the ePub ebooks, then Stanza Desktop or Calibre can setup a service on your PC to transfer them to your Touch. Another option is Txtr iPhone app - Adobe DRM, over the air downloads, and more. This now works with DRMed ePubs.

02-14-2010, 08:28 PM	#3
DawnFalcon Banned Posts: 2,094 Karma: 2682 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: N/A	We don't know for sure yet. It is almost certain iBooks will support reading unencrypted ePub files, however, and that means managing those through iTunes. If third party apps which read unencrypted ePub files are allowed on, we'll have have to wait and see. There's mixed data about how easy general file transfer to the iPad will be, you may need to use the same stupid trick of an app with a web server built in as for the iPhone.

02-15-2010, 11:11 AM	#4
AintLDS No soliciting Posts: 55 Karma: 505122 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Utah Device: Kindle Voyage and iPhone 8 Plus	Here's the steps I use (assuming no DRM): 1. Import eBook file into Calibre 2. Edit the metadata with book name, author, and add a cover pic 3. Convert to ePub and view to make sure it looks good 4. Email the file to my GMail account 5. Pull the file into the iPhone with Stanza You can setup a book source to GMail within Stanza. I've found that this is the easiest method. Remember to send Kovid some $$ - he is really on top of things. There are updates every few days to the app. I am hoping Apple will continue to approve the Stanza application for use on the iPad - it really is nice.

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