Accent problem with rft to epub

raphi.bb · 01-21-2011, 07:17 AM

Hi,

I am trying to convert an .rtf file that has some accented letters.
However, the epub output replaces the accented letters with some unknown characters which appear as ? on my reader.

If I first save the rtf as html and then convert the html to epub everything is OK. The only problem is that html conversion takes x3 longer...

I tried changing the input character encoding but results are the same. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

kovidgoyal · 01-21-2011, 11:02 AM

WHen you're saving it as html save it as filtered html in word

raphi.bb · 01-23-2011, 05:11 AM

Thanks!
html conversion time is much faster now.

Is there a way to convert directly from rtf and keep the accents? Why doesn't Calibre recognize the accented letters correctly?

kovidgoyal · 01-23-2011, 11:32 AM

If your rtf is declaring its encoding correctly, calibre should recognize them. It's hard to say more without loking at the rtf in question. Feel free to open a ticket and attach your rtf.

raphi.bb · 01-24-2011, 05:41 AM

HI,
I've attached a sample rtf and the generated epub.
Thanks,

DoctorOhh · 01-24-2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raphi.bb

I've attached a sample rtf and the generated epub.

He meant for you to attach the file to your ticket. You can learn how to open a ticket here.

raphi.bb · 01-24-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwanthny

He meant for you to attach the file to your ticket. You can learn how to open a ticket here.

OK,

01-21-2011, 07:17 AM	#1
raphi.bb Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: RPS600	Accent problem with rft to epub Hi, I am trying to convert an .rtf file that has some accented letters. However, the epub output replaces the accented letters with some unknown characters which appear as ? on my reader. If I first save the rtf as html and then convert the html to epub everything is OK. The only problem is that html conversion takes x3 longer... I tried changing the input character encoding but results are the same. Any suggestions? Thanks,

01-21-2011, 11:02 AM	#2
kovidgoyal Creator of calibre Posts: 22,664 Karma: 3473290 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	WHen you're saving it as html save it as filtered html in word __________________ Get calibre Notice to all: I can not provide assistance with DRM removal, for legal reasons, so please do not contact me about it.

01-23-2011, 11:32 AM	#4
kovidgoyal Creator of calibre Posts: 22,664 Karma: 3473290 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	If your rtf is declaring its encoding correctly, calibre should recognize them. It's hard to say more without loking at the rtf in question. Feel free to open a ticket and attach your rtf. __________________ Get calibre Notice to all: I can not provide assistance with DRM removal, for legal reasons, so please do not contact me about it.

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01-23-2011, 05:11 AM	#3
raphi.bb Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: RPS600	Thanks! html conversion time is much faster now. Is there a way to convert directly from rtf and keep the accents? Why doesn't Calibre recognize the accented letters correctly?


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