Issues converting some epubs to mobi

book_reader · 10-11-2014, 04:55 AM

I've got a few epubs that I'm trying to convert to mobi using Calibre (I've got the latest version installed). Calibre reports the conversion succeeded and I'm able to view the converted book in Calibre using the viewer. However when I try to load/view the book using the kindle app on the ipad, it doesnt recognize the book.

Some stuff I've tried:
- I've tried submitting the mobi file to amazon via email for automated conversion but I get an automated email saying there was an error converting the file.
- I've tried generating the mobi using the old, both and the new options in the drop-down, no luck with any of those.
- I've also successfully converted another epub to mobi and am able to load/view it on my Kindle app so I doubt its a corruption in my environment or that I'm following the wrong steps.

Could this be a bug in Calibre?

Update: I also tried to open the mobi in Kindle Previewer on my PC. Its able to render the mobi when I select the device as anything except 'Kindle for ios'. When I try to select 'kindle for ios', I randomly hit one of the 3 cases below:
1. The Kindle for ios option is usually greyed out so I cant select it at all.
2. Or, sometimes I see an error saying there was an error previewing for ios.
3. Yet some other times, I see a message 'Converting to azt' followed by the error: "phantomjs_mobi82html.exe has stopped working".

I havent been yet able to figure out when/what steps will reproduce which of the 3 steps above.

book_reader · 10-12-2014, 12:13 AM

Kovid is away for a few days, but I'd really appreciate if somebody else could help if possible. I know there are other gurus too lurking around this forum

PeterT · 10-12-2014, 12:19 AM

Remember, the viewer in calibre is actually an ePub viewer, so content (ie the mobi file) is quickly reconverted back to ePub format for viewing purposes.

book_reader · 10-12-2014, 12:31 AM

Peter,
I also tried to open the mobi in Kindle Previewer on my PC. Its able to render the mobi when I select the device as anything except 'Kindle for ios'. When I try to select 'kindle for ios', I randomly hit one of the 3 cases below:
1. The Kindle for ios option is usually greyed out so I cant select it at all.
2. Or, sometimes I see an error saying there was an error previewing for ios.
3. Yet some other times, I see a message 'Converting to azt' followed by the error: "phantomjs_mobi82html.exe has stopped working".

I havent been yet able to figure out when/what steps will reproduce which of the 3 steps above.

I also updated my original post with this info.

10-11-2014, 04:55 AM	#1
book_reader Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Ipad	Issues converting some epubs to mobi I've got a few epubs that I'm trying to convert to mobi using Calibre (I've got the latest version installed). Calibre reports the conversion succeeded and I'm able to view the converted book in Calibre using the viewer. However when I try to load/view the book using the kindle app on the ipad, it doesnt recognize the book. Some stuff I've tried: - I've tried submitting the mobi file to amazon via email for automated conversion but I get an automated email saying there was an error converting the file. - I've tried generating the mobi using the old, both and the new options in the drop-down, no luck with any of those. - I've also successfully converted another epub to mobi and am able to load/view it on my Kindle app so I doubt its a corruption in my environment or that I'm following the wrong steps. Could this be a bug in Calibre? Update: I also tried to open the mobi in Kindle Previewer on my PC. Its able to render the mobi when I select the device as anything except 'Kindle for ios'. When I try to select 'kindle for ios', I randomly hit one of the 3 cases below: 1. The Kindle for ios option is usually greyed out so I cant select it at all. 2. Or, sometimes I see an error saying there was an error previewing for ios. 3. Yet some other times, I see a message 'Converting to azt' followed by the error: "phantomjs_mobi82html.exe has stopped working". I havent been yet able to figure out when/what steps will reproduce which of the 3 steps above. Last edited by book_reader; 10-12-2014 at 12:30 AM.

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10-12-2014, 12:13 AM	#2
book_reader Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Ipad	Kovid is away for a few days, but I'd really appreciate if somebody else could help if possible. I know there are other gurus too lurking around this forum

10-12-2014, 12:19 AM	#3
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,367 Karma: 78877538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Remember, the viewer in calibre is actually an ePub viewer, so content (ie the mobi file) is quickly reconverted back to ePub format for viewing purposes.

10-12-2014, 12:31 AM	#4
book_reader Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Ipad	Peter, I also tried to open the mobi in Kindle Previewer on my PC. Its able to render the mobi when I select the device as anything except 'Kindle for ios'. When I try to select 'kindle for ios', I randomly hit one of the 3 cases below: 1. The Kindle for ios option is usually greyed out so I cant select it at all. 2. Or, sometimes I see an error saying there was an error previewing for ios. 3. Yet some other times, I see a message 'Converting to azt' followed by the error: "phantomjs_mobi82html.exe has stopped working". I havent been yet able to figure out when/what steps will reproduce which of the 3 steps above. I also updated my original post with this info.

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