Classic Converting .epub to .pdb file format

ashalluri · 05-25-2010, 11:07 PM

Hi everyone!

I was hoping the users of this forum would be able to assist with my challenge and questions below.

Challenge
========
Convert an .epub file to .pdb file retaining the presentation of the .epub file. I used Calibre to do this, and the .pdb file loaded on our Nook device does not retain the styles from the .epub file. Images don't render properly, font sizes vary and other presentation elements are all messed up.

Questions
========

How do you create your .pdb files? From scratch using the Palm Markup Language or using some tool(s), Calibre e.t.c.?
How do you edit a .pdf file? What tool do you use?
What is the best tool for this process (epub to pdb)?

Any thoughts and guidance would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

simplyparticular · 05-26-2010, 01:22 PM

Doesn't the Nook read ePub? I thought it did?

jimmyrules712 · 05-26-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyparticular

Doesn't the Nook read ePub? I thought it did?

it does...

rocketgranny · 05-27-2010, 05:07 PM

Hi ashalluri:

The Nook reads PDB --AND-- EPUB. No conversion necessary.

Suggestion: keep or obtain your "stuff" in EPUB format. This will give you the most versatility in the long run, such as transferring to other devices in the future.

RocketGranny

05-25-2010, 11:07 PM	#1
ashalluri Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	Converting .epub to .pdb file format Hi everyone! I was hoping the users of this forum would be able to assist with my challenge and questions below. Challenge ======== Convert an .epub file to .pdb file retaining the presentation of the .epub file. I used Calibre to do this, and the .pdb file loaded on our Nook device does not retain the styles from the .epub file. Images don't render properly, font sizes vary and other presentation elements are all messed up. Questions ======== How do you create your .pdb files? From scratch using the Palm Markup Language or using some tool(s), Calibre e.t.c.? How do you edit a .pdf file? What tool do you use? What is the best tool for this process (epub to pdb)? Any thoughts and guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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05-26-2010, 01:22 PM	#2
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	Doesn't the Nook read ePub? I thought it did?

05-27-2010, 05:07 PM	#4
rocketgranny Member Posts: 19 Karma: 54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Device: Nook	Hi ashalluri: The Nook reads PDB --AND-- EPUB. No conversion necessary. Suggestion: keep or obtain your "stuff" in EPUB format. This will give you the most versatility in the long run, such as transferring to other devices in the future. RocketGranny