Cannot convert .lit to .epub

EBook_Ernie · 07-10-2013, 01:23 PM

Hi. Have same problem but use Win Vista x64. So linux etc. comments n/a. Hlp. Pls. ??

PeterT · 07-10-2013, 01:34 PM

I just downloaded a free .lit from Baen and had no issues under Windows 7, 64 bit using calibre 0.9.38.

DoctorOhh · 07-10-2013, 02:20 PM

Welcome to Mobileread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EBook_Ernie

Hi. Have same problem but use Win Vista x64. So linux etc. comments n/a. Hlp. Pls. ??

You're going to have to provide more detail. You almost certainly do not have the same exact problem as someone using this program over 130 versions and almost 3 years ago.

The problem in the previous thread was a Linux user not installing to his system per calibre's recommendation. You have Windows Vista x64. I suggest you install and run the 32 bit version of calibre and see if that makes a difference.

Moderator Notice
Moved your post to its own thread. The thread you posted to is almost 3 years old and 130 versions of calibre ago. There was an Old Thread Warning below your reply window that you either didn't see or chose to ignore. As a general rule necroposting should be avoided.

Quote:

Old Thread Warning

Quote:

This thread is quite old and may contain outdated information. We recommend that you begin a new discussion if you like to talk about a similar topic. Of course, you may also proceed and reply here.

EBook_Ernie · 07-12-2013, 09:16 AM

Hi again

Well, er... First of: I'm virginally new to e-book reading/processing, having always rather preferred the paper ones, so I don't know squat about the entire issue.

I recently embarked on an effort to recreate my onetime (paper)library in e-book version. Bluntly by searching for and ripping every book I remembered, or that I found and fancied. (Hate DRM).

Anyway, most that I found were .PDF but others, predominantly in .lit were most commonly from archives. Now I'm thinking, maybe the archived files were damaged? Or maybe even there was a snag in downloading the respective torrents. Because Calibre does import them, but will not show them properly, or at all.

Not being impaired by any knowledge on the subject, I then thought it must be an incompatibility issue with Calibre, and so I sought to convert from .lit to .epub. using Calibre standard settings. This did not go well at all. Quite aside from DRM, apparently something else was interfering. Of course I did not trust myself to change the settings, because I'm still so ignorant. This is as much detail as I can currently provide, sorry.

Again, using Calibre 2.0.9.39.0 x64 on Windows Vista x64.

Can you please advise?

Thanks again,

E.M. Verheij.

itimpi · 07-12-2013, 09:57 AM

You need to give more details on the exact errors you are getting. I convert .lit files with no problems. However I have found that many .lit files are damaged - and then they obviously have conversion problems.

07-10-2013, 01:23 PM	#1
EBook_Ernie Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: calibre 0.9.38 x64	Cannot convert .lit to .epub Hi. Have same problem but use Win Vista x64. So linux etc. comments n/a. Hlp. Pls. ??

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Chapters option after convert pdf or lit into epub	silverdezz	Kobo Reader	2	02-28-2011 01:08 PM
Cannot convert .lit to .epub	ivanm	Calibre	15	08-18-2010 11:35 AM
best tool to convert to Lit.?	bbudd	Reading and Management	8	03-27-2010 09:49 AM
Convert .lit to .prc	ChrisM12743	Gen3 Developer's Corner	47	08-18-2008 03:17 PM
problem with convert lit	chilla	Sony Reader	3	12-28-2007 02:29 PM

07-10-2013, 01:34 PM	#2
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,309 Karma: 78876004 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I just downloaded a free .lit from Baen and had no issues under Windows 7, 64 bit using calibre 0.9.38.

07-12-2013, 09:16 AM	#4
EBook_Ernie Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: calibre 0.9.38 x64	Hi again Well, er... First of: I'm virginally new to e-book reading/processing, having always rather preferred the paper ones, so I don't know squat about the entire issue. I recently embarked on an effort to recreate my onetime (paper)library in e-book version. Bluntly by searching for and ripping every book I remembered, or that I found and fancied. (Hate DRM). Anyway, most that I found were .PDF but others, predominantly in .lit were most commonly from archives. Now I'm thinking, maybe the archived files were damaged? Or maybe even there was a snag in downloading the respective torrents. Because Calibre does import them, but will not show them properly, or at all. Not being impaired by any knowledge on the subject, I then thought it must be an incompatibility issue with Calibre, and so I sought to convert from .lit to .epub. using Calibre standard settings. This did not go well at all. Quite aside from DRM, apparently something else was interfering. Of course I did not trust myself to change the settings, because I'm still so ignorant. This is as much detail as I can currently provide, sorry. Again, using Calibre 2.0.9.39.0 x64 on Windows Vista x64. Can you please advise? Thanks again, E.M. Verheij.

07-12-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	You need to give more details on the exact errors you are getting. I convert .lit files with no problems. However I have found that many .lit files are damaged - and then they obviously have conversion problems.

Advert

Advert