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Azayzel · 02-02-2007, 02:02 AM

Might want to save yourself a bit of work and trouble by either a) using JE-Comics Converter to convert your image files to a viewable PDF, or b) use PDFRasterfarian to convert your PDF'd mangas into an optimized Sony-native LRF format.

I've converted quite a few manga comics for use on my Reader by actually using both in conjunction with each other; JE-C converts my jpg & png's to PDF and PDFR converts it to a smaller and optimized format for my use. I personally like them both (as you can tell) and each does what it advertises quite well, I just like the final output of using both. Using this method, I have converted several mangas and have already read a few as well.

Pro's & Con's:

JE-C stitches together your directory of images and resizes them to the appropriate size for viewing on the Reader, only downside is the size of the resultant PDF; which is a function of the PDF format and not JE-C.

PDFR optimizes your PDF's for viewing on the Reader and applies a few filters/enhancements to improve the output quality on your Reader. ATM it cannot stitch together the jpg/png's like JE-C, but it is mentioned that this option may be available future versions. Another upside is the size ratio to a PDF; e.g., coming in a roughly 1/2 to 1/3 the size of the original PDF.

Quality is excellent with both, but I think PDF-R applies a few more edge filters to enhance the text of the final product. (Maybe you two alex_d & kirys should corroborate with each other and have a joint venture? Either way, I'll still continue to use both your programs.)

Edit: Sorry Kirys, I suck with names and should have checked first. Updated above so there's no more confusion (yikes, I'm so embarassed!

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02-02-2007, 02:02 AM	#2
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	Might want to save yourself a bit of work and trouble by either a) using JE-Comics Converter to convert your image files to a viewable PDF, or b) use PDFRasterfarian to convert your PDF'd mangas into an optimized Sony-native LRF format. I've converted quite a few manga comics for use on my Reader by actually using both in conjunction with each other; JE-C converts my jpg & png's to PDF and PDFR converts it to a smaller and optimized format for my use. I personally like them both (as you can tell) and each does what it advertises quite well, I just like the final output of using both. Using this method, I have converted several mangas and have already read a few as well. Pro's & Con's: JE-C stitches together your directory of images and resizes them to the appropriate size for viewing on the Reader, only downside is the size of the resultant PDF; which is a function of the PDF format and not JE-C. PDFR optimizes your PDF's for viewing on the Reader and applies a few filters/enhancements to improve the output quality on your Reader. ATM it cannot stitch together the jpg/png's like JE-C, but it is mentioned that this option may be available future versions. Another upside is the size ratio to a PDF; e.g., coming in a roughly 1/2 to 1/3 the size of the original PDF. Quality is excellent with both, but I think PDF-R applies a few more edge filters to enhance the text of the final product. (Maybe you two alex_d & kirys should corroborate with each other and have a joint venture? Either way, I'll still continue to use both your programs.) *Edit:* Sorry Kirys, I suck with names and should have checked first. Updated above so there's no more confusion (yikes, I'm so embarassed! ). Last edited by Azayzel; 02-02-2007 at 05:20 AM.