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zaqxsw · 12-14-2016, 08:13 PM

I have spent considerable time researching this issue on this forum, but no luck.

When I download an eBook from a site like Project Gutenberg for my Kindle Paperwhite, I choose the Kindle format with images. This gives me a Mobi file. If I direct copy this to my Paperwhite, there is no cover. There are images embedded in the book which do show up.

If I add the Mobi eBook to Calibre, it automatically converts it to the Azw3 Kindle format, as that is the preferred output format I have Calibre setup for. Some kind of image does appear in the preview as a cover. Still no cover in my Paperwhite after copying it over.

If I then edit the Metadata and download a cover, and have that new cover show in the preview window, and direct copy this to my Paperwhite. Still no cover.

What am I doing wrong? Thanks for any replies!

12-14-2016, 08:13 PM	#1
zaqxsw Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 - Gen 11 2022	Mobi to Azw3 Conversion - Unable to add/change covers I have spent considerable time researching this issue on this forum, but no luck. When I download an eBook from a site like Project Gutenberg for my Kindle Paperwhite, I choose the Kindle format with images. This gives me a Mobi file. If I direct copy this to my Paperwhite, there is no cover. There are images embedded in the book which do show up. If I add the Mobi eBook to Calibre, it automatically converts it to the Azw3 Kindle format, as that is the preferred output format I have Calibre setup for. Some kind of image does appear in the preview as a cover. Still no cover in my Paperwhite after copying it over. If I then edit the Metadata and download a cover, and have that new cover show in the preview window, and direct copy this to my Paperwhite. Still no cover. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for any replies!