Changing LRF Cover Image

Dave Berk · 12-02-2008, 05:24 PM

Is it possible to add cover image to an existing lrf file?

I have some files that I have converted about a year or so ago. I can't find the originals, and the files I have lack cover image. I know I can get Calibre to download a cover off the net, but if I understand it correctly it won't effect books that have already been converted to lrf.

What can I do?

[I'm sure I have seen a thread on this very issue someware. But I can't find it.]

badgoodDeb · 12-02-2008, 05:28 PM

There is a thread about LRFtools -- I suspect adding covers is one of its functions, though I'm not the author. Search for LRFtools and see if that helps!

Dave Berk · 12-03-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

There is a thread about LRFtools -- I suspect adding covers is one of its functions, though I'm not the author. Search for LRFtools and see if that helps!

Sadly, it doesn't. Just had a look at it, didn't see anything to do with changing covers of existing lrf files.

Thanks for helping, though.

Valloric · 12-03-2008, 10:17 AM

You could use Calibre to convert the LRF to HTML, LIT or some other format that Book Designer accepts, then open it in BD and add the image. Then export it as a LRF file. It's a bit roundabout, and I'm sure there's a faster, more efficient way to do it, but this gets the job done. Shouldn't take you long either, even though it's a hassle.

Dave Berk · 12-03-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valloric

You could use Calibre to convert the LRF to HTML, LIT or some other format that Book Designer accepts, then open it in BD and add the image. Then export it as a LRF file. It's a bit roundabout, and I'm sure there's a faster, more efficient way to do it, but this gets the job done. Shouldn't take you long either, even though it's a hassle.

Calibre can convert from LRF?? I find new things about Calibre every day

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Valloric · 12-03-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Berk

Calibre can convert from LRF?? I find new things about Calibre every day

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Actually I don't know for sure, I'm assuming it does. I don't use it for conversion myself, I don't like automatic converters.

EDIT: I just checked, and I see a LRF2HTML exe file, so yes, my assumption was correct.

pilotbob · 12-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Berk

Calibre can convert from LRF?? I find new things about Calibre every day

.

Nope.

BOb

Dave Berk · 12-03-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valloric

EDIT: I just checked, and I see a LRF2HTML exe file, so yes, my assumption was correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Nope.

BOb

Valloric · 12-03-2008, 09:43 PM

It would appear that lrf2html is not fully implemented yet. And it seems "not fully implemented" means "does not work at all". Why is it then included in the Calibre builds, one would apparently have to ask Kovid.

Take a look at this though. Looks promising.

12-02-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
Dave Berk Fanatic Posts: 574 Karma: 138556 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PRS505	Changing LRF Cover Image Is it possible to add cover image to an existing lrf file? I have some files that I have converted about a year or so ago. I can't find the originals, and the files I have lack cover image. I know I can get Calibre to download a cover off the net, but if I understand it correctly it won't effect books that have already been converted to lrf. What can I do? [I'm sure I have seen a thread on this very issue someware. But I can't find it.]

12-03-2008, 09:43 PM	#9
Valloric Created Sigil, FlightCrew Posts: 1,982 Karma: 350515 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Kobo Clara HD	It would appear that lrf2html is not fully implemented yet. And it seems "not fully implemented" means "does not work at all". Why is it then included in the Calibre builds, one would apparently have to ask Kovid. Take a look at this though. Looks promising. Last edited by Valloric; 12-03-2008 at 09:48 PM. Reason: update

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12-02-2008, 05:28 PM	#2
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,544 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	There is a thread about LRFtools -- I suspect adding covers is one of its functions, though I'm not the author. Search for LRFtools and see if that helps!

12-03-2008, 10:17 AM	#4
Valloric Created Sigil, FlightCrew Posts: 1,982 Karma: 350515 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Kobo Clara HD	You could use Calibre to convert the LRF to HTML, LIT or some other format that Book Designer accepts, then open it in BD and add the image. Then export it as a LRF file. It's a bit roundabout, and I'm sure there's a faster, more efficient way to do it, but this gets the job done. Shouldn't take you long either, even though it's a hassle.

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