Converter - what file

PCreighton · 09-02-2010, 10:27 PM

This may be a silly question, however please be nice.
If I have a book and it is saved in format, lit and pdf when I convert it will it pick the best one to convert to mobi for me.

theducks · 09-02-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCreighton

This may be a silly question, however please be nice.
If I have a book and it is saved in format, lit and pdf when I convert it will it pick the best one to convert to mobi for me.

Best

When you start the converter (a single file was selected):
In the upper LEFT there is a formats, picklist box. You can choose :0
Then you can set the overides below (or use your system preferences that you previously set. Right! )

Converting from the version closest to the original is usually a good choice. EXCEPT: when the choice did not support styling (eg TXT).
PDF has its own set of problems when re-flowed.

Once you convert, Calibre files those settings, so if you convert again, they will be used. UNLESS you click the reset defaults button near the bottom.
Have fun
If at first you don't succed, click reset and try again.
NOTE: keep a copy of your originals elsewhere:
you can convert LIT to LIT and win, or lose the game

PCreighton · 09-03-2010, 12:12 AM

Can I not do bulk converts and do all same file type have to exist in each folder

speakingtohe · 09-03-2010, 03:46 AM

You can do bulk converts and calibre picks the file type according to the settings you have set on the first page of preferences
My understanding is that .lit is the best to convert from although not always the case.

09-02-2010, 10:27 PM	#1
PCreighton Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Device: Kindle 2; Kindle WIFI 6";IPAD 2	Converter - what file This may be a silly question, however please be nice. If I have a book and it is saved in format, lit and pdf when I convert it will it pick the best one to convert to mobi for me.

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PCreighton Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Device: Kindle 2; Kindle WIFI 6";IPAD 2	Can I not do bulk converts and do all same file type have to exist in each folder

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speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	You can do bulk converts and calibre picks the file type according to the settings you have set on the first page of preferences My understanding is that .lit is the best to convert from although not always the case.

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