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eschwartz · 05-23-2014, 07:12 PM

If you want the look to be the same, MOBI ==> EPUB should work pretty well, and EPUB ==> MOBI will only support a part of what could be in the EPUB (for instance, no embedded fonts). AZW3 as stated will be pretty much equal to EPUB.

If you want the code to be the same (possibly for editing-related purposes?), do not use calibre to convert. The css will be flattened, into calibre** styles that display the same across all devices but are annoying to edit.

05-23-2014, 07:12 PM	#5
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	If you want the look to be the same, MOBI ==> EPUB should work pretty well, and EPUB ==> MOBI will only support a part of what could be in the EPUB (for instance, no embedded fonts). AZW3 as stated will be pretty much equal to EPUB. If you want the code to be the same (possibly for editing-related purposes?), do not use calibre to convert. The css will be flattened, into calibre** styles that display the same across all devices but are annoying to edit.