PDB to LRF?

eBookNerd · 05-26-2008, 04:16 PM

Is there an easy way to convert non-DRM pdb files to lrf for reading on the Sony PRS-505?
So far, I've tried the Amber Lit Converter to change from PDB to HTML or LIT and then dropped the HTML or LIT file into calibre to convert to LRF....a tad cumbersome. Is there a one-step process for this?

soilwork · 05-26-2008, 04:23 PM

If 'pdb' means mobipocket format, 'mobi2lrf' in Calibre can do to conversion in one step. I tried it with DRM-free mobi books uploaded here and the conversion works fine.

eBookNerd · 05-26-2008, 07:17 PM

Hmmm...I get a message that says pdb to lrf conversion is not supported.

soilwork · 05-26-2008, 07:33 PM

How about changing the file extension from 'pdb' to 'prc' and trying it again?

wallcraft · 05-26-2008, 09:10 PM

If the pdb to prc approach works, this is probably a PalmDoc file.

If not, then the first step is to find out what ebook format is in the .pdb file. See PDB in the Wiki, and use a text editor to find the Palm Database File Code.

eBookNerd · 05-28-2008, 11:05 PM

I am using ABC Amber Palm Converter to convert the files from pdb to lit. It worked to convert the files, but now when I drop the ebooks into Calibre to convert from lit to lrf, the author and title are missing - all ebooks display as "Untitled" with "ABC Amber Palm Converter" as the author.

Any ideas on how I can get the title and author to display without manually changing the metadata on each ebook?

TaL · 02-25-2009, 01:20 AM

I can confirm that .pdb is Palm, but not the same as .prc. Many eBooks and other 'stuff' is distributed as .pdb.

It is my understanding that cailbre cannot handle .pdb but they are looking for someone to write a converter.
http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/ticket/1811

05-26-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
eBookNerd Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 1000840 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: ebookwise 1150, Kindle, Sony PRS 505	PDB to LRF? Is there an easy way to convert non-DRM pdb files to lrf for reading on the Sony PRS-505? So far, I've tried the Amber Lit Converter to change from PDB to HTML or LIT and then dropped the HTML or LIT file into calibre to convert to LRF....a tad cumbersome. Is there a one-step process for this?

05-26-2008, 04:23 PM	#2
soilwork useR! Posts: 299 Karma: 651 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NY Device: Onyx Boox Max 2, Kobo Libra H2O, iRiver Story HD	'mobi2lrf' in Calibre If 'pdb' means mobipocket format, 'mobi2lrf' in Calibre can do to conversion in one step. I tried it with DRM-free mobi books uploaded here and the conversion works fine.

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05-26-2008, 07:17 PM	#3
eBookNerd Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 1000840 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: ebookwise 1150, Kindle, Sony PRS 505	Hmmm...I get a message that says pdb to lrf conversion is not supported.

05-26-2008, 07:33 PM	#4
soilwork useR! Posts: 299 Karma: 651 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NY Device: Onyx Boox Max 2, Kobo Libra H2O, iRiver Story HD	How about changing the file extension from 'pdb' to 'prc' and trying it again?

05-26-2008, 09:10 PM	#5
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	If the pdb to prc approach works, this is probably a PalmDoc file. If not, then the first step is to find out what ebook format is in the .pdb file. See PDB in the Wiki, and use a text editor to find the Palm Database File Code.

05-28-2008, 11:05 PM	#6
eBookNerd Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 1000840 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: ebookwise 1150, Kindle, Sony PRS 505	I am using ABC Amber Palm Converter to convert the files from pdb to lit. It worked to convert the files, but now when I drop the ebooks into Calibre to convert from lit to lrf, the author and title are missing - all ebooks display as "Untitled" with "ABC Amber Palm Converter" as the author. Any ideas on how I can get the title and author to display without manually changing the metadata on each ebook?

02-25-2009, 01:20 AM	#7
TaL Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none	I can confirm that .pdb is Palm, but not the same as .prc. Many eBooks and other 'stuff' is distributed as .pdb. It is my understanding that cailbre cannot handle .pdb but they are looking for someone to write a converter. http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/ticket/1811

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