k2pdfopt: optimizes PDFs for viewing on e-readers - Page 39

willus · 09-21-2013, 04:31 PM

K2pdfopt v2.03 is released. This update only affects the MS Windows binaries. The GUI correctly converts in native mode now and MuPDF has been modified with patches from Sumatra PDF reader so that it now utilizes MS Windows system fonts for non-embedded PDF fonts. See the web site for details.

agelos100 · 10-03-2013, 05:30 PM

Hello and congratulations about k2pdfopt!

Today I installed for 1st time your last version of this software (v2.03).

I am facing a problem, I red this entire thread, and everything at your site but I could not find a solution.

I have as an input file a pdf document probably made by word, so it is ocr-ed, small and clear; when I convert it with 2pdfopt the output is something like 3 to 5 times larger.

I am attaching an example of 2 files for your convenient.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for your time,
Angelos

willus · 10-03-2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agelos100

Hello and congratulations about k2pdfopt!

Today I installed for 1st time your last version of this software (v2.03).

I am facing a problem, I red this entire thread, and everything at your site but I could not find a solution.

I have as an input file a pdf document probably made by word, so it is ocr-ed, small and clear; when I convert it with 2pdfopt the output is something like 3 to 5 times larger.

I am attaching an example of 2 files for your convenient.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for your time,
Angelos

You're not doing anything wrong. In order to re-flow text, the most efficient way to do the output is to bitmap it (at least it is the most efficient way for k2pdfopt given its limitations), and that's what k2pdfopt does. The drawback is that it increases the file size some, particularly for files like this which are generated by Word. The 2.5-MB file size seems quite reasonable, though. BTW, no need to read through the entire thread. I don't think anybody expects you to read 500 posts before asking a question--just maybe search on some smart keywords.

desimaniac · 10-05-2013, 10:53 AM

The website is down.

willus · 10-05-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by desimaniac

The website is down.

I have notified my web hoster as of 6:30am this morning (PDT). They are supposedly working on it.

desimaniac · 10-05-2013, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willus

I have notified my web hoster as of 6:30am this morning (PDT). They are supposedly working on it.

Great. Can't wait.

//Need to test it on a PDF textbook I'm reading via Koreader + reflow - the reflow is perfect (i know its k2pdfopt in the background) but koreader gets slow with such a large pdf.

willus · 10-05-2013, 10:36 PM

For now, I've attached the Win32 version of v2.03. I'll remove this when my site comes back.
Edit, 10-8-13: Added linux x64 binary. The word from my web hoster is that the main server *and* the backup server crashed at the same time (how lucky for me). They are still working the issue.
Edit, 10-10-13: Added linux i386 version.
Edit, 10-17-13: Web site finally fully restored. Removed attachments.

desimaniac · 10-06-2013, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willus

For now, I've attached the Win32 version of v2.03. I'll remove this when my site comes back.

Also a cached version of the contributions page...

Code:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:www.willus.com/k2pdfopt/contrib/+&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Lord Honig · 10-08-2013, 09:58 AM

Willus this tool sounds amazing! Any chance of putting also the linux 64-bit version available in the meantime?

willus · 10-08-2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Honig

Willus this tool sounds amazing! Any chance of putting also the linux 64-bit version available in the meantime?

See post #577.

JensW · 10-09-2013, 04:49 PM

hmmm...there might be some connection between this picture and recent website-related events... ;-)

willus · 10-09-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JensW

hmmm...there might be some connection between this picture and recent website-related events... ;-)

It's sort of turned into a Shakespearean tragic comedy at this point. I ping my web hoster daily, and they reply back that the data center technicians are working feverishly on the problem and will have it fixed "very soon." They've been saying that since Saturday. I am not hopeful and am looking into an alternate hoster at this point, but I will have to substantially re-build my site as my last full backup stored locally on my PC is from March 2012.

padsel · 10-10-2013, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willus

For now, I've attached the Win32 version of v2.03. I'll remove this when my site comes back.
Edit, 10-8-13: Added linux x64 binary. The word from my web hoster is that the main server *and* the backup server crashed at the same time (how lucky for me). They are still working the issue.

could you share linux 32-bit version?
beggin on my knees

willus · 10-10-2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padsel

could you share linux 32-bit version?
beggin on my knees

Done. See post #577.

JensW · 10-10-2013, 05:55 PM

I have posted a link to post #577 on my website, since many people try my page instead of yours now. That way they aren't lost completely.

09-21-2013, 04:31 PM	#571
willus Fuzzball, the purple cat Posts: 1,273 Karma: 11087488 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Device: iPad	k2pdfopt v2.03 released K2pdfopt v2.03 is released. This update only affects the MS Windows binaries. The GUI correctly converts in native mode now and MuPDF has been modified with patches from Sumatra PDF reader so that it now utilizes MS Windows system fonts for non-embedded PDF fonts. See the web site for details.

10-05-2013, 10:36 PM	#577
willus Fuzzball, the purple cat Posts: 1,273 Karma: 11087488 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Device: iPad	Temporary downloads For now, I've attached the Win32 version of v2.03. I'll remove this when my site comes back. Edit, 10-8-13: Added linux x64 binary. The word from my web hoster is that the main server and the backup server crashed at the same time (how lucky for me). They are still working the issue. Edit, 10-10-13: Added linux i386 version. Edit, 10-17-13: Web site finally fully restored. Removed attachments. Last edited by willus; 10-17-2013 at 08:40 AM. Reason: Web site fully restored

10-08-2013, 09:58 AM	#579
Lord Honig Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kobo mini	Linux version Willus this tool sounds amazing! Any chance of putting also the linux 64-bit version available in the meantime?

10-09-2013, 04:49 PM	#581
JensW Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 81500 Join Date: Apr 2013 Device: Kindle 4	hmmm...there might be some connection between this picture and recent website-related events... ;-) Attached Thumbnails

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