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Tarana · 10-19-2018, 12:05 PM

To convert pdfs to epub and then mobi, you need ABBYY Transformer (about $30-40 depending on whether it's on special), a wifi link for your computer and Calibre. Transformer does a marvelous job of converting text to epub - novels, not textbooks. Then use Calibre to convert to mobi or AZW3. I do this for books where there is no epub or mobi available. PDFs I own are too heavily illustrated for conversion and I just use my Nook HD+ or Fire to read those.

Like some other programs, ABBYY Transformer will not work unless it's anti-piracy program can contact the website to ensure that it is a registered copy. Really annoys me, but at least I don't have to upgrade. I use it because I have paper books not already in ebook converted as I can't read paper books any longer (vision problems).

10-19-2018, 12:05 PM	#3
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,982 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	To convert pdfs to epub and then mobi, you need ABBYY Transformer (about $30-40 depending on whether it's on special), a wifi link for your computer and Calibre. Transformer does a marvelous job of converting text to epub - novels, not textbooks. Then use Calibre to convert to mobi or AZW3. I do this for books where there is no epub or mobi available. PDFs I own are too heavily illustrated for conversion and I just use my Nook HD+ or Fire to read those. Like some other programs, ABBYY Transformer will not work unless it's anti-piracy program can contact the website to ensure that it is a registered copy. Really annoys me, but at least I don't have to upgrade. I use it because I have paper books not already in ebook converted as I can't read paper books any longer (vision problems). Last edited by Tarana; 10-19-2018 at 12:15 PM.