gaps between pages PDF to epub conv.

karlbx · 03-29-2011, 08:28 PM

I have unwanted breaks between pages (threads I searched only spoke of missing breaks). I'm converting a picture book (just images [text is part of picture]) from PDF to epub for Nook and ipad. I assume these unwanted gaps will appear in Nook if my epub file has them.
I read something about changing breaks in HTML to after (or before) pages (but the only place I see to edit HTML in Calibre is the metadata.

theducks · 03-29-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlbx

I have unwanted breaks between pages (threads I searched only spoke of missing breaks). I'm converting a picture book (just images [text is part of picture]) from PDF to epub for Nook and ipad. I assume these unwanted gaps will appear in Nook if my epub file has them.
I read something about changing breaks in HTML to after (or before) pages (but the only place I see to edit HTML in Calibre is the metadata.

That 'Edit' applies to HTML in the comments section of the Metadata.

DoctorOhh · 03-29-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlbx

I have unwanted breaks between pages (threads I searched only spoke of missing breaks). I'm converting a picture book (just images [text is part of picture]) from PDF to epub for Nook and ipad.

Two questions?

What version of calibre are you using?
What is your (Preferences - Common Options - Page setup) Output profile set to?

karlbx · 03-30-2011, 02:37 PM

I'm using the latest version: 0.7.52
everything is on the default setting (I'm converting from PDF images to epub).
(to clarify my ignorance: the only place I see to edit HTML is in the "comments" of edit meta data--no sign of page breaks in that HTML)

kovidgoyal · 03-30-2011, 04:30 PM

That will be a function of the epub reader you use inserting page breaks. In anycase there isn't any point converting a collection of images from pdf to epub. They should both render the same on the Nook.

karlbx · 03-31-2011, 01:42 AM

Yes, but Apple and Nook want me to upload epub files (in a reply to my inquiry, Nook didn't mention pdf--only that they accept HTML, .txt, .doc, or epub--or where they being mindless and didn't get that I only have images?)

ldolse · 03-31-2011, 04:32 AM

If you're converting to create production quality ebooks then you shouldn't really consider Calibre as your final tool regardless. If all you have is pdf then Calibre is a perfectly good tool to do the initial conversion from pdf to epub, but you should consider that a starting point, not the end point.

Unfortunately you're going to need to learn a little bit about the epub format, or find someone to do it for you. Creating commercial products that work on the iPad and on the Nook will take a bit of effort, and due to the fact that Apple doesn't conform to the epub spec in a number of ways means there may be some special handling required.

Do your conversion using Calibre, then edit the epub using Sigil. The epub sub-forum would be the best place to go for advice on creating a commercial grade epub and the people who regularly monitor those forums will have the best advice for you. There are a number of other threads where people have had to deal with Children's books, I recommend doing some searches and reading up on past experiences as a starting point.

03-29-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
karlbx Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: nook	gaps between pages PDF to epub conv. I have unwanted breaks between pages (threads I searched only spoke of missing breaks). I'm converting a picture book (just images [text is part of picture]) from PDF to epub for Nook and ipad. I assume these unwanted gaps will appear in Nook if my epub file has them. I read something about changing breaks in HTML to after (or before) pages (but the only place I see to edit HTML in Calibre is the metadata.

03-30-2011, 02:37 PM	#4
karlbx Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: nook	page gaps I'm using the latest version: 0.7.52 everything is on the default setting (I'm converting from PDF images to epub). (to clarify my ignorance: the only place I see to edit HTML is in the "comments" of edit meta data--no sign of page breaks in that HTML)

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03-30-2011, 04:30 PM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,844 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	That will be a function of the epub reader you use inserting page breaks. In anycase there isn't any point converting a collection of images from pdf to epub. They should both render the same on the Nook.

03-31-2011, 01:42 AM	#6
karlbx Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: nook	Yes, but Apple and Nook want me to upload epub files (in a reply to my inquiry, Nook didn't mention pdf--only that they accept HTML, .txt, .doc, or epub--or where they being mindless and didn't get that I only have images?)

03-31-2011, 04:32 AM	#7
ldolse Wizard Posts: 1,337 Karma: 123455 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Malaysia Device: PRS-650, iPhone	If you're converting to create production quality ebooks then you shouldn't really consider Calibre as your final tool regardless. If all you have is pdf then Calibre is a perfectly good tool to do the initial conversion from pdf to epub, but you should consider that a starting point, not the end point. Unfortunately you're going to need to learn a little bit about the epub format, or find someone to do it for you. Creating commercial products that work on the iPad and on the Nook will take a bit of effort, and due to the fact that Apple doesn't conform to the epub spec in a number of ways means there may be some special handling required. Do your conversion using Calibre, then edit the epub using Sigil. The epub sub-forum would be the best place to go for advice on creating a commercial grade epub and the people who regularly monitor those forums will have the best advice for you. There are a number of other threads where people have had to deal with Children's books, I recommend doing some searches and reading up on past experiences as a starting point.