Set parameters on download metadata to only search for large covers

FacetiousKnave · 12-05-2022, 06:42 PM

When I use the function Edit Metadata > Download Metadata and Covers, Calibre normally finds the right covers, although their size and resolution are quite random. More often than not the quality of the covers is very poor.

I have installed the Goodreads plug-in in order to increase the chances of finding a good size and good quality cover, but the final result differ little.

Is there any way to set some parameters so that Calibre only search for large cover images?

Thanks.

Comfy.n · 12-05-2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FacetiousKnave

When I use the function Edit Metadata > Download Metadata and Covers, Calibre normally finds the right covers, although their size and resolution are quite random. More often than not the quality of the covers is very poor.

I have installed the Goodreads plug-in in order to increase the chances of finding a good size and good quality cover, but the final result differ little.

Is there any way to set some parameters so that Calibre only search for large cover images?

Thanks.

I haven't tried it myself, but I remember there's an option in Barnes & Noble plugin, that allows scanning a wider range of editions, thus potentially increasing the likelihood of getting a large cover image:

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theducks · 12-05-2022, 07:33 PM

Search the Internet Plugin also has a size option for Images

FacetiousKnave · 12-05-2022, 08:18 PM

Thank you both. I'm giving both plugins a try.

FacetiousKnave · 12-05-2022, 09:03 PM

Ok, just to leave a record that the Search the Internet plugin does the work. I just needed to modify the Google Images URL so it only searches for "large" images:

http://www.google.com/images?as_q={author}+%22{title}%22&tbs=isz%3Al&hl

Wiggo · 12-05-2022, 11:21 PM

Kindle (Amazon) High-res Covers plugin is helpful too.

isarl · 12-06-2022, 12:57 AM

I find the Kobo store metadata plugin also tends to find large covers.

DNSB · 12-06-2022, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by isarl

I find the Kobo store metadata plugin also tends to find large covers.

Unfortunately, that's because the images are resized to the maximum cover size in the maximum_cover_size (set it to 1800x2700 and your images will all show up as 1800xYYYY or YYYYx2700, whichever dimension reaches the limit first).

FacetiousKnave · 12-10-2022, 08:55 PM

Thanks, I just installed the plugin and it works very well.

12-05-2022, 06:42 PM	#1
FacetiousKnave Unconscionable Posts: 89 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Helsinki Device: Kindle	Set parameters on download metadata to only search for large covers When I use the function Edit Metadata > Download Metadata and Covers, Calibre normally finds the right covers, although their size and resolution are quite random. More often than not the quality of the covers is very poor. I have installed the Goodreads plug-in in order to increase the chances of finding a good size and good quality cover, but the final result differ little. Is there any way to set some parameters so that Calibre only search for large cover images? Thanks.

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