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DiapDealer · 09-05-2014, 11:09 AM

KindleUnpack can indeed create an apnx file from the Page section (if present). But this just all seems a bit like a long and winding driveway to a very small house to me.

KindleUnpack the AZW3 (using the apnx file) to get an epub with a pagemap file that kindlegen can use to create a dual purpose mobi/kf8 with a Page section that KindleUnpack can create an apnx file from (and give you a standalone mobi).

Seems like it would be much easier to just use the original AZW3/apnx, to me. If one NEEDS an old style mobi, I would presume one has a device it can be read on (and can utilize the new 'round-the-horn apnx file), so why not just use that device to download the old-style mobi and its apnx file to begin with?

09-05-2014, 11:09 AM	#7
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,622 Karma: 204624552 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	KindleUnpack can indeed create an apnx file from the Page section (if present). But this just all seems a bit like a long and winding driveway to a very small house to me. KindleUnpack the AZW3 (using the apnx file) to get an epub with a pagemap file that kindlegen can use to create a dual purpose mobi/kf8 with a Page section that KindleUnpack can create an apnx file from (and give you a standalone mobi). Seems like it would be much easier to just use the original AZW3/apnx, to me. If one NEEDS an old style mobi, I would presume one has a device it can be read on (and can utilize the new 'round-the-horn apnx file), so why not just use that device to download the old-style mobi and its apnx file to begin with? Last edited by DiapDealer; 09-05-2014 at 11:18 AM.