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Originally Posted by ricmac
Hi all,
Does anyone know of a good online service for converting text (preferably HTML, but can be plain text too) into common eBook formats: e.g. MS Reader (LIT), eReader (PDB), Mobipocket (PRC), Plucker.
There are various pieces of software you can download to do conversions, but none I know of handle conversions to *all* of the popular eBook formats. And to be frank, I don't want the hassle of downloading and configuring a bunch of software (although I already have Plucker Desktop). I'd much rather have 1 website to go to that does all the conversions for me.
I've actually thought to myself in the past that it would be a good business to do - offer an online web service that converts things into a range of eBook formats. However I concluded that there doesn't seem to be much of a business case for it right now - although Performance Quest is giving it a go.
So I'm thinking perhaps it would be better done as an Open Source project, because such a service would benefit everyone in the eBook community and help popularise eBooks etc. Is anyone interested in that idea?
But first things first, are there existing conversion services available online (and not as a downloadable piece of software)? |
Hi I don't know if you have received an answer as of yet, although I do not know of an online service I do use problems to convert all of my books, thus far I have been able to convert all formats I have come across to a .mobi as I use mobipocket reader and this sweet little reader converts most of my formats so far only .lit it wont so I use a great little program abc amber lit converter to comvert to pdf and mobipocket converts my pdf a bit of moving around although I must say I have a nice little collection now. I also use another program that will put a cover on my books my bookshelf looks fantastic, I hope this maybe might help, if not I would be happy to convert for you! Happy reading
