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Old 09-06-2020, 04:42 PM   #10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jackie_w View Post
Well that depends as only you can decide what is 'easier'.

Are you planning to:
  • Convert your epub to kepub in calibre and store both formats in the library. You've always expressed a dislike for unnecessary conversions.
  • Hand edit every kepub CSS. Neither calibre Editor nor 'Unpack book' will open .kepub so you'll have to use another method.
  • Use calibre send-to-device for transfer.

The way I suggested was:
  • Create/edit existing kobo_extra.css (in Kobo root dir) once then forget about it. The addition I suggested will not interfere with your standard epubs if you plan to read a mix of epub and kepub.
  • Use KoboTouchExtended driver with both 'Modify CSS' and 'Enable Extended Kobo features' checked to format-shift epub to kepub and scale up the font-size during send-to-device. Your calibre library remains uncluttered with kepubs and your master epub remains suitable for both Kobo and any other epub reading app you use.

The choice is yours

Hi Jackie! Sorry for quoting you after 2 years. I spent quite some time browsing the forum and trying to figure it out on my own in Calibre or using Kepubify, but I keep failing.

I wanted to do the hand edit thing, I'm fine with that. But I can't figure out how. The reader in question is Kobo Glo HD.

Which part did you mean to be hand edited?

The issue is the same like OP's. My kepub books fonts are at least 40% smaller than epubs.

Thanks
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