Online Convert

jbcohen · 08-15-2012, 07:30 AM

Online Convert is a new free service that allows anyone to convert electronic book files from one format to another without downloading a thing:

http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-...-new-software/

frostschutz · 08-15-2012, 07:43 AM

Just as long as you know that by using this service, you're actually uploading your books to them... it's a trust/privacy issue; do they keep copies of the books you upload, do they detect "pirated" copies (kindle books with removed drm, scans you made yourself, etc.) and sell your IP to the rightholders, etc. etc.

JSWolf · 08-15-2012, 07:53 AM

The converter is using Calibre. I just gave it a test and converted something to ePub.

jbcohen · 08-15-2012, 09:15 AM

What this means is no longer do I need to download Calibre I can use it online.

usuallee · 08-15-2012, 09:16 AM

totally superfluous. Just download calibre.

alanHd · 08-15-2012, 09:19 AM

I will still be using calibre, just because it gives you access to all the advanced options.

spindlegirl · 08-15-2012, 09:21 AM

I prefer to not rely on a website to do my personal e-book conversion. I am picky on the advanced settings. I <3 calibre.

Apache · 08-15-2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spindlegirl

I prefer to not rely on a website to do my personal e-book conversion. I am picky on the advanced settings. I <3 calibre.

Me too.

Apache

RainingLemur · 08-15-2012, 10:49 AM

While it's a nifty idea, I'll stick to Calibre.

Kumabjorn · 08-16-2012, 02:40 AM

Wonder what Kovid Goyal thinks?

Little.Egret · 08-17-2012, 06:26 PM

I have been using

http://www.convertfiles.com/

since last November.

It is useful when you are using a machine that cannot (or doesn't allow) extra software to be installed.

It too uses Calibre

It has a "click to delete" feature.

carpetmojo · 08-17-2012, 06:53 PM

It would seem all these "services" are helping themselves to Calibre, and giving a service you have no need of, if you simply use Calibre yourself, keep your information in your hands - and perhaps make a small donation to help the excellent work done in continually updating the original ?

I somehow doubt these sites make a donation for using it .....

But I'm happy to be proved wrong .....

BillSmithBooks · 08-17-2012, 07:04 PM

It is a useful service. I have used it for experimentation with good success.

Not everyone can or wants to run Calibre on their PC.

There are numerous online services in addition to online-convert.com

These are all good for increasing awareness and acceptance of ebooks and enable many readers to convert files to formats they prefer.

JSWolf · 08-17-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillSmithBooks

It is a useful service. I have used it for experimentation with good success.

Not everyone can or wants to run Calibre on their PC.

There are numerous online services in addition to online-convert.com

These are all good for increasing awareness and acceptance of ebooks and enable many readers to convert files to formats they prefer.

But you cannot tweak the options or be sure it's updated. So you may end up with a conversion that is not optimal.

BillSmithBooks · 08-18-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

But you cannot tweak the options or be sure it's updated. So you may end up with a conversion that is not optimal.

I don't think these services are designed for people who want "optimal" conversions. (I believe that is only a tiny segment of people who use ereaders.)

I believe they're designed for people who want a quick and dirty, easy, no hassle conversion...and these services serve that market segment well. I think there are a LOT of people who just want to be able to convert an epub to use on their kindle, etc. and be done with it.

08-15-2012, 07:30 AM	#1
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	Online Convert Online Convert is a new free service that allows anyone to convert electronic book files from one format to another without downloading a thing: http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-...-new-software/

08-17-2012, 06:26 PM	#11
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	I have been using http://www.convertfiles.com/ since last November. It is useful when you are using a machine that cannot (or doesn't allow) extra software to be installed. It too uses Calibre It has a "click to delete" feature. Last edited by Little.Egret; 08-17-2012 at 06:31 PM. Reason: spelling

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08-15-2012, 07:43 AM	#2
frostschutz Linux User Posts: 2,279 Karma: 6123806 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Device: none	Just as long as you know that by using this service, you're actually uploading your books to them... it's a trust/privacy issue; do they keep copies of the books you upload, do they detect "pirated" copies (kindle books with removed drm, scans you made yourself, etc.) and sell your IP to the rightholders, etc. etc.

08-15-2012, 07:53 AM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,887 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The converter is using Calibre. I just gave it a test and converted something to ePub.

08-15-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	What this means is no longer do I need to download Calibre I can use it online.

08-15-2012, 09:16 AM	#5
usuallee Media Junkie Posts: 278 Karma: 2039392 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Device: Kobo Libra H20, Kindle PW	totally superfluous. Just download calibre.

08-15-2012, 09:19 AM	#6
alanHd Addict Posts: 374 Karma: 1408579 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle Touch, Ipod Touch, Ipad Air	I will still be using calibre, just because it gives you access to all the advanced options.

08-15-2012, 09:21 AM	#7
spindlegirl Wizard Posts: 1,594 Karma: 21245891 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra h20, Paperwhite 2017, Phone & Tablet w Moonreader	I prefer to not rely on a website to do my personal e-book conversion. I am picky on the advanced settings. I <3 calibre.

08-15-2012, 10:49 AM	#9
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	While it's a nifty idea, I'll stick to Calibre.

08-16-2012, 02:40 AM	#10
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Wonder what Kovid Goyal thinks?

08-17-2012, 06:53 PM	#12
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	It would seem all these "services" are helping themselves to Calibre, and giving a service you have no need of, if you simply use Calibre yourself, keep your information in your hands - and perhaps make a small donation to help the excellent work done in continually updating the original ? I somehow doubt these sites make a donation for using it ..... But I'm happy to be proved wrong .....

08-17-2012, 07:04 PM	#13
BillSmithBooks Padawan Learner Posts: 243 Karma: 1085815 Join Date: May 2009 Location: www.OutlawGalaxy.com, Foothills of NY's Adirondack mountains Device: My PC...using Puppy Linux (FBReader, Calibre, Kindle Cloud Reader,	It is a useful service. I have used it for experimentation with good success. Not everyone can or wants to run Calibre on their PC. There are numerous online services in addition to online-convert.com These are all good for increasing awareness and acceptance of ebooks and enable many readers to convert files to formats they prefer.