Converting *from* lrf ?

FixB · 11-24-2007, 11:19 AM

As I just bought a Sony Reader, I'm downloading free classics (from here or some other sites) in BBeB format. I also buy some books (baen and others). I convert everything in BBeB with the great tools available here.
But I don't know if (when?) I will buy a new reader (who is whispering about flexible devices ?

), will I be able to re-convert everything from BBeB to other usual formats (pdf, html, rtf, ...) ?? Are there equivalent to html2lrf, pdf2lrf, etc., but the other way round (lrf2html, lrf2pdf, etc.) ??

RWood · 11-24-2007, 11:35 AM

There is a free program called ABC Amber Sony Converter that will extract the text from an LRF file but without the formatting or graphics. There is also a program (I forget which one exactly) that will convert an LRF to an LRS file that can be edited or converted to something else.

I hope this helps.

taralon · 11-24-2007, 11:36 AM

http://www.processtext.com/abcsonylrf.html

Will do that for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FixB

As I just bought a Sony Reader, I'm downloading free classics (from here or some other sites) in BBeB format. I also buy some books (baen and others). I convert everything in BBeB with the great tools available here.
But I don't know if (when?) I will buy a new reader (who is whispering about flexible devices ?

), will I be able to re-convert everything from BBeB to other usual formats (pdf, html, rtf, ...) ?? Are there equivalent to html2lrf, pdf2lrf, etc., but the other way round (lrf2html, lrf2pdf, etc.) ??

Nate the great · 11-24-2007, 11:48 AM

I found it easier to standardize my archive in LIT format. I have ConvertLIT, and that will reduce a file to its parts.

And I used lit2lrf to get a Sony readable file.

igorsk · 11-24-2007, 12:02 PM

lrf2lrs can convert LRF to LRS XML file, from which the text can be extracted pretty easily.

FixB · 11-24-2007, 12:15 PM

Thanks to you all !
I'll download ABC and keep it close to my lrf files.
But, to be on the safe side, I'll keep all the originals files, whatever their format : I guess that's the best way to go...

Many thanks again !

kovidgoyal · 11-24-2007, 12:29 PM

lrf2html is on my todo list, problem is ny todo list is about a mile long :-) But as igor said you can use lrf2lrs and then an xsl stylesheet pretty easily

kacir · 11-24-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

I found it easier to standardize my archive in LIT

Well MY standard for my diverse collection of texts, books, manuals and other reading materials is *.txt. You can't beat that in terms of "convertibility".
You can convert to any other format with a simple OOo macro, script or program hacked together on in awk, sed or vim ;-)
I went through several generations of "readers" and while I really like Sony Reader for the time being, I am pretty sure I will use other readers in the future.

FixB · 11-24-2007, 02:11 PM

The problem with txt is to lose all the bolds, italics, and so on... A great loss as far as I'm concerned. At least, rtf can keep this sort of things and is widespread...
edit : kovidgoyal : I don't know how we could use our sony readers if not for you

A lrf2html would be just awesome

Greg G · 11-26-2007, 10:33 AM

I have tended to lean towards rtf for my standard file format but with kovidogoyal's awsome tools I have been going directly to lrf latley (damn you for making it so easy!).

What I would like (being way greedy here...) is an easy way to convert from lrf to mobi format since I have the Sony Reader and my dad will be getting the Kindle. A tool to convert lrf to html and then use the existing tool to convert from html to mobi works too.

-Greg

badgoodDeb · 01-15-2008, 05:39 PM

I agree -- I need LRF to some Kindle format! I was just looking at the file for Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" and unfortunately it is in .LRF form. Which I gather won't work on my (not yet arrived) Kindle.

JSWolf · 01-24-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddorfdeb

I agree -- I need LRF to some Kindle format! I was just looking at the file for Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" and unfortunately it is in .LRF form. Which I gather won't work on my (not yet arrived) Kindle.

Or you can download it from Project Gutenberg and format it yourself for Mobipocket format. But if you do, please post a copy here.

JeffElkins · 02-26-2008, 07:46 AM

Any progress on a lrf2html tool? Preferably something that works with linux

kovidgoyal · 02-26-2008, 12:10 PM

Still haven't found the time to get around to it

JSWolf · 03-04-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffElkins

Any progress on a lrf2html tool? Preferably something that works with linux

All of Libprs500 works with Linux. So any additional modules/programs will as well.

11-24-2007, 11:19 AM	#1
FixB Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 499 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France, Toulouse Device: Sony PRS500	*Converting from* lrf ? As I just bought a Sony Reader, I'm downloading free classics (from here or some other sites) in BBeB format. I also buy some books (baen and others). I convert everything in BBeB with the great** tools available here. But I don't know if (when?) I will buy a new reader (who is whispering about flexible devices ? ), will I be able to re-convert everything from BBeB to other usual formats (pdf, html, rtf, ...) ?? Are there equivalent to html2lrf, pdf2lrf, etc., but the other way round (lrf2html, lrf2pdf, etc.) ??

11-24-2007, 02:11 PM	#9
FixB Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 499 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France, Toulouse Device: Sony PRS500	The problem with txt is to lose all the bolds, italics, and so on... A great loss as far as I'm concerned. At least, rtf can keep this sort of things and is widespread... edit : kovidgoyal : I don't know how we could use our sony readers if not for you A lrf2html would be just awesome Last edited by FixB; 11-24-2007 at 02:31 PM.

01-15-2008, 05:39 PM	#11
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,501 Karma: 64095689 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	LRF for Kindle? I agree -- I need LRF to some Kindle format! I was just looking at the file for Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" and unfortunately it is in .LRF form. Which I gather won't work on my (not yet arrived) Kindle.

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11-24-2007, 11:35 AM	#2
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	There is a free program called ABC Amber Sony Converter that will extract the text from an LRF file but without the formatting or graphics. There is also a program (I forget which one exactly) that will convert an LRF to an LRS file that can be edited or converted to something else. I hope this helps.

11-24-2007, 11:48 AM	#4
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I found it easier to standardize my archive in LIT format. I have ConvertLIT, and that will reduce a file to its parts. And I used lit2lrf to get a Sony readable file.

11-24-2007, 12:02 PM	#5
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	lrf2lrs can convert LRF to LRS XML file, from which the text can be extracted pretty easily.

11-24-2007, 12:15 PM	#6
FixB Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 499 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France, Toulouse Device: Sony PRS500	Thanks to you all ! I'll download ABC and keep it close to my lrf files. But, to be on the safe side, I'll keep all the originals files, whatever their format : I guess that's the best way to go... Many thanks again !

11-24-2007, 12:29 PM	#7
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,858 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	lrf2html is on my todo list, problem is ny todo list is about a mile long :-) But as igor said you can use lrf2lrs and then an xsl stylesheet pretty easily

11-26-2007, 10:33 AM	#10
Greg G Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 66 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Device: Kindle Papwerwhite	I have tended to lean towards rtf for my standard file format but with kovidogoyal's awsome tools I have been going directly to lrf latley (damn you for making it so easy!). What I would like (being way greedy here...) is an easy way to convert from lrf to mobi format since I have the Sony Reader and my dad will be getting the Kindle. A tool to convert lrf to html and then use the existing tool to convert from html to mobi works too. -Greg

02-26-2008, 07:46 AM	#13
JeffElkins Guru Posts: 780 Karma: 1416 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Kobo Clara 2E/HD, Kindle PW	Any progress on a lrf2html tool? Preferably something that works with linux

02-26-2008, 12:10 PM	#14
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,858 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Still haven't found the time to get around to it

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