Adding purchased epub books to Calibre

Philipgc · 11-13-2012, 09:52 AM

As a newcomer to Calibre, using Sony reader via Windows XP, I am trying to add already purchased epub books to Calibre, from my Kobo account. I have previously downloaded them, through Adobe DE, into the Sony reader library.
Calibre FAQ's state that on downloading 'the ebook file will be stored in the folder "My Digital Editions" from where you can add it to Calibre'. Presumably by drag and drop. In my case the "My Digital Editions" folder is empty (nor are the downloaded ebooks in "Downloads").
I wonder in which folder am I likely to find them and/or how can I ensure that in future the books will be stored in the "My Digital Editions" folder. Elementary question I guess, and maybe one which should be addressed to Adobe, but other Calibre users may have had the same problem.
Any ideas please.

Gunnerp245 · 11-13-2012, 05:22 PM

Do a search for *.epub.

wallcraft · 11-13-2012, 06:44 PM

They will be stored in My Digital Editions if you use Adobe Digital Editions to convert the .acsm file to an .epub.

You have been using Sony Reader instead (this is likely done automatically because you installed Sony Reader after ADE and Sony Reader made itself the deafult). It isn't always easy to find the .epub files with Sony Reader. They might be in My Documents\My Books\Reader.

Hellmark · 11-13-2012, 06:54 PM

You don't actually convert the acsm file to epub. Think of it like a torrent file. It tells you where to download the actual book, and and acts like a key so the other party lets you have it.

Philipgc · 11-14-2012, 02:12 PM

Many thanks all. Have found them in various places but mainly Documents/My Books/Reader. Seem to have multiple folders so will have to get organised.

11-13-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
Philipgc Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Sony Reader PRS-600	Adding purchased epub books to Calibre As a newcomer to Calibre, using Sony reader via Windows XP, I am trying to add already purchased epub books to Calibre, from my Kobo account. I have previously downloaded them, through Adobe DE, into the Sony reader library. Calibre FAQ's state that on downloading 'the ebook file will be stored in the folder "My Digital Editions" from where you can add it to Calibre'. Presumably by drag and drop. In my case the "My Digital Editions" folder is empty (nor are the downloaded ebooks in "Downloads"). I wonder in which folder am I likely to find them and/or how can I ensure that in future the books will be stored in the "My Digital Editions" folder. Elementary question I guess, and maybe one which should be addressed to Adobe, but other Calibre users may have had the same problem. Any ideas please.

11-13-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
Gunnerp245 Gadget Freak Posts: 1,033 Karma: 1025474 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Device: Sony 700; Entourage Edge, Kindle 3, Pocket Edge	Do a search for .epub. __________________ User* of both the 10" EE & 7" PE. Visit edge/pocket edge forum. calibre User Manual.

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wallcraft reader Posts: 6,979 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3 and Fire	They will be stored in My Digital Editions if you use Adobe Digital Editions to convert the .acsm file to an .epub. You have been using Sony Reader instead (this is likely done automatically because you installed Sony Reader after ADE and Sony Reader made itself the deafult). It isn't always easy to find the .epub files with Sony Reader. They might be in My Documents\My Books\Reader.

11-13-2012, 06:54 PM	#4
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,499 Karma: 3629753 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505	You don't actually convert the acsm file to epub. Think of it like a torrent file. It tells you where to download the actual book, and and acts like a key so the other party lets you have it.

11-14-2012, 02:12 PM	#5
Philipgc Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Device: Sony Reader PRS-600	Many thanks all. Have found them in various places but mainly Documents/My Books/Reader. Seem to have multiple folders so will have to get organised.


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