07-08-2012, 12:57 PM | #1 |
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Embedding fonts in AZW3/KF8
I'm trying to convert an ePub containing embedded fonts to AZW3 format, but my Kindle Touch does not find them, while it does if I convert the file via KindleGen.
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Then I save the file and convert it to AZW3 with calibre, but my Kindle (firmware 5.1.0) does not show an option to enable them. If I process the same file with KindleGen, everything is working fine. What am I doing wrong? Last edited by pirl8; 07-08-2012 at 04:20 PM. |
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I can convert an ePub with embedded fonts using Kindlegen and it works fine as far as the Kindle Tough works. I can use the embedded fonts no problem. But when I use Calibre to convert the ePuyb to KF8, the embedded font fail to work.
This is something that really needs to be fixed.. Last edited by JSWolf; 07-08-2012 at 03:33 PM. |
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You need to atatch a sample epub file that demonstrates the problem.
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See PM. I've posted a link to an ePub with embedded fonts that I've been using to test. It does show that the embedded fonts are not displaying when converted via Calibre. They do display if I use Kindlegen to convert the ePub.
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Here it is.
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It also generates KF8s which are half in size in respect of those made by KindleGen, which tries to put both mobi6 and mobi8 in a single file. This is something I don't like, also because - for example - KindleGen fails to convert properly SVG images for mobi6, while Calibre does a very good job.
Apart of this, it's good to have two alternatives (and Kovid listens users much more than Kindlegen developers). Last edited by pirl8; 07-08-2012 at 07:53 PM. |
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The resulting azw3 file has embedded fonts as seen in Kindle Previewer. See attached screenshot.
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Yes, it does. The fonts also display in Kindle for PC. But the Kindle Touch with firmware 5.1 does not acknowledge that the fonts are there if Calibre does the conversion to KF8. But if I use Kindlegen to convert the ePub, then the Kindle Touch does recognize that the fonts exist.
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I just tried uploading the two samples converted with kindlegen to the Touch and neither of them showed embedded fonts. So as far as I can tell, the Kindle Touch has no support for embedded fonts, period. Both calibre and kindlegen produced files show embedded fonts in Kindle Previewer and not on the Kindle Touch. This is on a Kindle Touch with firmware 5.1.0 (1557760049)
Given all the other problems with kf8 on the Touch, I recommend you simply do not use it on the Touch. |
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KindlePreviewer v2.4 should use KindleGen 2.4 (but maybe doesnt?). The Kindle firmware is the same as your. Last edited by pirl8; 07-09-2012 at 03:33 AM. |
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P.S. I recall that you have to enable publisher font tapping on the "Aa" icon while reading the book. |
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Your sample.azw3 looks nothing like that on my Touch. What is the firmware version of your Touch? Maybe I need to demand a new Touch from Amazon.
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