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zaqxsw · 05-18-2020, 02:49 PM

I've been using Calibre for years with two plugins that allow me to remove the DRM from a downloaded .awz3 eBook as it loads into Calibre. I then side load into a Kindle Paperwhite using Calibre. Works great and thanks for Calibre!

Sometimes the cover doesn't appear correct when it comes into Calibre. I then choose to edit that eBook's Metadata individually and select "download cover". I get 2-3 covers and choose one, then click OK, OK and go back to Calibre. To get the cover to "install" I click on "Polish books". Once that completes, I side load the eBook to my Kindle PW and it shows the new cover.

For the first time, this isn't working. I start out with an untouched eBook in .awz3 format, and follow this procedure. But when I open my Kindle PW, the new eBook flashes the right cover for a second and then changes to no cover at all. I've tried different new covers, but none will stick.

Any suggestions on what I may want to try next. I've never had this happen before, starting out with an .awz3 eBook. Thanks for any replies!

05-18-2020, 02:49 PM	#1
zaqxsw Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 - Gen 11 2022	.awz3 eBook file - Can't change the cover I've been using Calibre for years with two plugins that allow me to remove the DRM from a downloaded .awz3 eBook as it loads into Calibre. I then side load into a Kindle Paperwhite using Calibre. Works great and thanks for Calibre! Sometimes the cover doesn't appear correct when it comes into Calibre. I then choose to edit that eBook's Metadata individually and select "download cover". I get 2-3 covers and choose one, then click OK, OK and go back to Calibre. To get the cover to "install" I click on "Polish books". Once that completes, I side load the eBook to my Kindle PW and it shows the new cover. For the first time, this isn't working. I start out with an untouched eBook in .awz3 format, and follow this procedure. But when I open my Kindle PW, the new eBook flashes the right cover for a second and then changes to no cover at all. I've tried different new covers, but none will stick. Any suggestions on what I may want to try next. I've never had this happen before, starting out with an .awz3 eBook. Thanks for any replies!