Ideal conversion for PDF on ipad 10.5

bounce · 12-30-2017, 04:06 PM

In the past, I've only used Calibre for converting to MOBI which has converted to well-formatted books. Recently got a 10.5 ipad to read research PDFs and can't wrap my head around why they always come out different than what I've set them to. Ideally, I just prefer to have a default 13 point Verdana font (easier to zoom up in goodreader than down) with narrower than normal margins.

I've set the Preferences - Output options - PDF to the settings in the one pic, does anything look off there? I just changed side margins to 60 and font to 13 point verdana, page options for ipad 10.5 should stay "letter?" I've clicked apply and this should always be the default right?

I own an ipad and kindle, do I always need to specify on the screen shown in the second pic? And what ipad should be specified as the 10.5 isn't in there. Thanks

Edid: inline pics in tags seems broken, here are the straight links to pics:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kizzl3xol2..._9079.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wg79taza6m..._9080.JPG?dl=0

BetterRed · 12-30-2017, 04:43 PM

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Please post pictures here.

In Advanced mode click the paper clip icon, that will take you to the Manage Attachments page, after uploading click "Close this window" (top right).

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theducks · 12-30-2017, 06:29 PM

13 Point
Pix 1 says 13PX

bounce · 12-30-2017, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

13 Point
Pix 1 says 13PX

What an oversight. I saw font, and then px, and my eyes read it like pt...

Looking online at converters it seems 17px is 13pt. Thanks

kovidgoyal · 12-30-2017, 10:23 PM

The fonts you specify in PDF Output only apply if the document you are converting does not specify its own fonts. You can use the Filter styles tool whih is int he look & feel section of the conversion dialog to remove the documents fonts if you want.

bounce · 01-05-2018, 10:34 PM

That's good to know, thanks!

12-30-2017, 04:06 PM	#1
bounce Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 13892 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Ipad, Kindle 7	Ideal conversion for PDF on ipad 10.5 In the past, I've only used Calibre for converting to MOBI which has converted to well-formatted books. Recently got a 10.5 ipad to read research PDFs and can't wrap my head around why they always come out different than what I've set them to. Ideally, I just prefer to have a default 13 point Verdana font (easier to zoom up in goodreader than down) with narrower than normal margins. I've set the Preferences - Output options - PDF to the settings in the one pic, does anything look off there? I just changed side margins to 60 and font to 13 point verdana, page options for ipad 10.5 should stay "letter?" I've clicked apply and this should always be the default right? I own an ipad and kindle, do I always need to specify on the screen shown in the second pic? And what ipad should be specified as the 10.5 isn't in there. Thanks Edid: inline pics in tags seems broken, here are the straight links to pics: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kizzl3xol2..._9079.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/wg79taza6m..._9080.JPG?dl=0 Last edited by bounce; 12-30-2017 at 04:14 PM. Reason: added

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12-30-2017, 04:43 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,718 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Moderator Notice Please post pictures here. In Advanced mode click the paper clip icon, that will take you to the Manage Attachments page, after uploading click "Close this window" (top right). The paper clip icon will also allow you to position them in line. BR

12-30-2017, 06:29 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,047 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	13 Point Pix 1 says 13PX

12-30-2017, 10:23 PM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,344 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The fonts you specify in PDF Output only apply if the document you are converting does not specify its own fonts. You can use the Filter styles tool whih is int he look & feel section of the conversion dialog to remove the documents fonts if you want.

01-05-2018, 10:34 PM	#6
bounce Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 13892 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Ipad, Kindle 7	That's good to know, thanks!

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