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Malcolm JW · 04-19-2021, 12:26 PM

I'm using Calibre to convert a Word docx file to an ePub for 'wide' distribution of my ebook. It's a novel, mostly text with some map images in an appendix.

Now, the map images in the appendix come through fine, but for some reason the cover image suffers a subtle loss of quality when I read the ePub on my Kindle Previewer. The sharpness of the text in the cover is lost, leading to a slightly 'out-of-focus' effect.

It's serious enough that it is not acceptable for retail distribution as it stands.

I upload the main body of the novel as the docx file and then upload the cover image separately as a jpeg in the Edit Metadata screen.

Can anyone suggest a solution?

04-19-2021, 12:26 PM	#1
Malcolm JW Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2021 Device: none	Loss of Cover Image Quality During docx to ePUB Conversion I'm using Calibre to convert a Word docx file to an ePub for 'wide' distribution of my ebook. It's a novel, mostly text with some map images in an appendix. Now, the map images in the appendix come through fine, but for some reason the cover image suffers a subtle loss of quality when I read the ePub on my Kindle Previewer. The sharpness of the text in the cover is lost, leading to a slightly 'out-of-focus' effect. It's serious enough that it is not acceptable for retail distribution as it stands. I upload the main body of the novel as the docx file and then upload the cover image separately as a jpeg in the Edit Metadata screen. Can anyone suggest a solution?