Calibre Conversions Format

CJBeiting · 02-25-2020, 11:16 AM

I'm asking a question that I don't see obviously answered in any of the Calibre documentation. My apologies if somebody's already asked it, but I still would like some help.

I'm converting a large number of .lit files to .epub format, and Calibre has long been the best tool for that job. However, I was wondering if it was possible during the conversion process to ensure that the filename came out in a specific way.

If I'm converting a '.lit format copy of Conrad's "Lord Jim", is it possible to have the final converted file come out in the format of in the format of:

conrad-lord-jim.epub

And if so, how?

Moreover, if its possible to have the foldernames for this author to read "Conrad, Joseph", how would I go about doing that?

Any advice anyone could give would be most appreciated.

theducks · 02-25-2020, 11:59 AM

You don't get to control LIBRARY folder or file names. (see sticky in Library Management sub forum)

OTOH Your Send To device TEMPLATE pretty much lets you roll your own file names. Do Note: some devices use embedded metadata of the TRANSFERRED book. The Metadata plugboard allows modification during transfer LEAVING the Library copy pristine

BetterRed · 02-25-2020, 06:27 PM

↑ ↑ ↑ ✔

If you use the ebook-convert command line program you have direct control over placement and names of the input and output files.

Or use the Library Manager as a workbench, i.e add the format you have e.g. .LIT, do any metadata adjustments, then the conversion, then a Save [all formats] to Disk with a template to specify folder and file names you want based on the book metadata --- and then Remove the book.

BR

02-25-2020, 11:16 AM	#1
CJBeiting Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2020 Device: Surface 5	Calibre Conversions Format I'm asking a question that I don't see obviously answered in any of the Calibre documentation. My apologies if somebody's already asked it, but I still would like some help. I'm converting a large number of .lit files to .epub format, and Calibre has long been the best tool for that job. However, I was wondering if it was possible during the conversion process to ensure that the filename came out in a specific way. If I'm converting a '.lit format copy of Conrad's "Lord Jim", is it possible to have the final converted file come out in the format of in the format of: conrad-lord-jim.epub And if so, how? Moreover, if its possible to have the foldernames for this author to read "Conrad, Joseph", how would I go about doing that? Any advice anyone could give would be most appreciated.

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02-25-2020, 11:59 AM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,048 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	You don't get to control LIBRARY folder or file names. (see sticky in Library Management sub forum) OTOH Your Send To device TEMPLATE pretty much lets you roll your own file names. Do Note: some devices use embedded metadata of the TRANSFERRED book. The Metadata plugboard allows modification during transfer LEAVING the Library copy pristine

02-25-2020, 06:27 PM	#3
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,722 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	↑ ↑ ↑ ✔ If you use the ebook-convert command line program you have direct control over placement and names of the input and output files. Or use the Library Manager as a workbench, i.e add the format you have e.g. .LIT, do any metadata adjustments, then the conversion, then a Save [all formats] to Disk with a template to specify folder and file names you want based on the book metadata --- and then Remove the book. BR

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