How to Convert then Delete?

Kyle Hall · 05-19-2012, 06:20 AM

I would like to do the following:
1) For each ebook in my library that has a mobi version but not an epub version, convert mobi to epub
2) If possible, put a comment on the file about it being converted
3) Delete all the mobi files in my library

I know I can do number 3 already with calibre, but is there any way for me to do 1 and 2?

Thanks,
Kyle

HarryT · 05-19-2012, 06:23 AM

Kyle,

This is a frequently asked question, and the answer is that automatic deletion after conversion would not be a good or a safe thing for Calibre to do. Conversion does not always work well using default conversion options, and you need to have the original book available in order to repeat the conversion using the appropriate conversion options for the book in question.

Welcome to MobileRead, by the way.

speakingtohe · 05-21-2012, 09:04 PM

For 1 put
not formats:"=EPUB" and formats:"=MOBI"
In the searchbar
hit enter and select all and convert.

For 2 make a custom yes/no column before step 1 and after selecting all in step 1 populate the column by making them all yes in the bulk edit metadata screen. Then if any did not convert set them to no. Or check each file individually (which is what I would do) and set the custom column accordingly.

Helen

05-19-2012, 06:20 AM	#1
Kyle Hall Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Boyue T62+	How to Convert then Delete? I would like to do the following: 1) For each ebook in my library that has a mobi version but not an epub version, convert mobi to epub 2) If possible, put a comment on the file about it being converted 3) Delete all the mobi files in my library I know I can do number 3 already with calibre, but is there any way for me to do 1 and 2? Thanks, Kyle

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05-19-2012, 06:23 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Kyle, This is a frequently asked question, and the answer is that automatic deletion after conversion would not be a good or a safe thing for Calibre to do. Conversion does not always work well using default conversion options, and you need to have the original book available in order to repeat the conversion using the appropriate conversion options for the book in question. Welcome to MobileRead, by the way.

05-21-2012, 09:04 PM	#3
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	For 1 put not formats:"=EPUB" and formats:"=MOBI" In the searchbar hit enter and select all and convert. For 2 make a custom yes/no column before step 1 and after selecting all in step 1 populate the column by making them all yes in the bulk edit metadata screen. Then if any did not convert set them to no. Or check each file individually (which is what I would do) and set the custom column accordingly. Helen

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