[Sherten]

Hello. My InDesign CS4, PC, epub-generated files work well until I include a link in a website to download a story. Then they insist on downloading as a zip file. I have unzipped the source file and made sure the mimetype file reads as "application/epub+zip.epub." I have made sure the mimetype file is first in the stacking order and is uncompressed. I have changed every setting in InDesign that I can and back again. I've tried every single tip that I have found in 5 days of searching on this problem and nothing has worked.

I even downloaded Calibre on multiple recommendations and, while I found the program easy to use with several great features and will be making it part of my software library (with a donation), even a file generated out of Calibre still downloads as a zip file.

Currently I have an explanation on the website that changing the zip extension to epub will make the file accessible, but that looks unprofessional.

The file to download on the ftp site has an epub extension, so I have no idea why I get a zip extension during download. Even knowing that would lessen my frustration a little bit. I have found several sites that have the same problem, but no one has any suggestions on how to fix it.

I'm obviously missing something and could really use some help. Thank you in advance for any suggestions, tips, or explanations you may have. I truly appreciate them.