ibooks to Kobo

hukins · 05-23-2016, 12:10 AM

Hi,

I'm new to to the forum, so please excuse me if this subject has been addressed before.
I would like to buy a Kobo reader, but have an existing (vast) ibook library.
I did actually convert this to Kindle via Calibre and the ddm-free(ing) software. Before buying a Kobo, is it also possible to convert the ibooks this way for formatting to Kobo?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

HarryT · 05-23-2016, 02:56 AM

Moved to the "Workshop" forum, where such questions belong.

Toxaris · 05-23-2016, 10:05 AM

As the iBooks format is essentially an Apple-flavoured ePUB and Kobo supports ePUB, this should be perfectly possible. The only exception would be fixed-layout ePUB and ePUB containing audio/video and alike. Those are often device/vendor specific or not supported on e-ink devices.

RZetlin · 05-23-2016, 10:52 AM

Yes, iBook ePubs can be used on Kobo since Kobo reads ePubs.

wally_k · 05-23-2016, 01:37 PM

You can convert your Kindle format easily in Calibre. No need to import iBook pubs again.

Hitch · 05-26-2016, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxaris

As the iBooks format is essentially an Apple-flavoured ePUB and Kobo supports ePUB, this should be perfectly possible. The only exception would be fixed-layout ePUB and ePUB containing audio/video and alike. Those are often device/vendor specific or not supported on e-ink devices.

I would note that the big "if" here is, IF the ePUBs (or, with some tinkering, kepubs) you are talking about are typical reflowable ePUBs. If they are, fine, you can move them over with a minimum of fuss.

If they are iAuthor products, however...that's a horse of a different color altogether, and won't be easily resolved.

Good luck.

Hitch

DaleDe · 06-01-2016, 02:31 PM

Apple books may require de-drm to work on Kobo but will otherwise be mostly compatible as others have noted. I would recommend using the Apple books and not converting Kindle conversions. Double conversion can lead to unfortunate errors, particularly in formatting.

Dale

KuroNoKishi · 08-22-2016, 12:26 PM

How can be possible to move book from iBooks to Kobo ?
Which tools are required ?
Is it possible to DRM books ?
You need to broke DRM or can be "moved to" other device? (Legality can be discussed in my country as personal copies are legal if you own the orginal AND I DO. Some issues can be related to the use of tools...)

Toxaris · 08-22-2016, 01:06 PM

It is not allowed on this forum to discuss DRM removal. No matter what the rules are for your country, this is an international forum. To avoid complications and legal issues, the topic is not to be discussed.

On your question, yes it is possible (and easy) to remove DRM from books. For iBooks it is harder, or so I have heard.

05-23-2016, 12:10 AM	#1
hukins Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2016 Device: None	ibooks to Kobo Hi, I'm new to to the forum, so please excuse me if this subject has been addressed before. I would like to buy a Kobo reader, but have an existing (vast) ibook library. I did actually convert this to Kindle via Calibre and the ddm-free(ing) software. Before buying a Kobo, is it also possible to convert the ibooks this way for formatting to Kobo? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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05-23-2016, 02:56 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moved to the "Workshop" forum, where such questions belong.

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Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	As the iBooks format is essentially an Apple-flavoured ePUB and Kobo supports ePUB, this should be perfectly possible. The only exception would be fixed-layout ePUB and ePUB containing audio/video and alike. Those are often device/vendor specific or not supported on e-ink devices.

05-23-2016, 10:52 AM	#4
RZetlin Addict Posts: 383 Karma: 3461302 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura One, Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura HD (RIP)	Yes, iBook ePubs can be used on Kobo since Kobo reads ePubs.

05-23-2016, 01:37 PM	#5
wally_k Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Device: Kobo wifi, touch, aura	You can convert your Kindle format easily in Calibre. No need to import iBook pubs again.

06-01-2016, 02:31 PM	#7
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	Apple books may require de-drm to work on Kobo but will otherwise be mostly compatible as others have noted. I would recommend using the Apple books and not converting Kindle conversions. Double conversion can lead to unfortunate errors, particularly in formatting. Dale

08-22-2016, 12:26 PM	#8
KuroNoKishi Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2016 Device: Kobo GLO	How can be possible to move book from iBooks to Kobo ? Which tools are required ? Is it possible to DRM books ? You need to broke DRM or can be "moved to" other device? (Legality can be discussed in my country as personal copies are legal if you own the orginal AND I DO. Some issues can be related to the use of tools...)

08-22-2016, 01:06 PM	#9
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	It is not allowed on this forum to discuss DRM removal. No matter what the rules are for your country, this is an international forum. To avoid complications and legal issues, the topic is not to be discussed. On your question, yes it is possible (and easy) to remove DRM from books. For iBooks it is harder, or so I have heard.