Is partial Calibre Library export possible?

mobilis · 10-04-2023, 09:47 PM

My manga files are getting way too big and I would like to export ALL items tagged "Manga" or "Light Novel" to another library which I can backup, and then delete them from my main library. Then I can backup/use my literature-only library (now much smaller after their removal) more easily.

Is this possible without exporting the whole library?

BetterRed · 10-04-2023, 10:06 PM

Use the Copy to library tool, by default it's in the book list context menu, if it's not there add it to a toolbar or menu.

You can delete the books as you copy, or leave them there and Remove them when your 'happy' with the new library.

Added: you'll need to create a new empty library before you do the copy.

BR

mobilis · 10-06-2023, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Use the Copy to library tool, by default it's in the book list context menu, if it's not there add it to a toolbar or menu.

You can delete the books as you copy, or leave them there and Remove them when your 'happy' with the new library.

Added: you'll need to create a new empty library before you do the copy.

BR

Thank you! It worked!

10-04-2023, 09:47 PM	#1
mobilis drowned in old books Posts: 39 Karma: 62 Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Is partial Calibre Library export possible? My manga files are getting way too big and I would like to export ALL items tagged "Manga" or "Light Novel" to another library which I can backup, and then delete them from my main library. Then I can backup/use my literature-only library (now much smaller after their removal) more easily. Is this possible without exporting the whole library?

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10-04-2023, 10:06 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,583 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Use the Copy to library tool, by default it's in the book list context menu, if it's not there add it to a toolbar or menu. You can delete the books as you copy, or leave them there and Remove them when your 'happy' with the new library. Added: you'll need to create a new empty library before you do the copy. BR