Help with converting PRC files

jhempel24 · 12-27-2007, 12:49 AM

Hello,

I was just wondering if there was a way to convert prc files for the ebookwise 1150. I purchased a book from booksonboard.com and it was in the prc format. I figured, not a problem, I will just use BookDesigner to convert it. WRONG. Okay, I'll use ABCpalm to convert it. WRONG, nothing but garbage characters. I'm at a loss. If anyone is able to help me out that would be great.

Thanks

HarryT · 12-27-2007, 02:15 AM

If it's a DRM-protected book I'm afraid you're out of luck.

jhempel24 · 12-27-2007, 05:27 AM

I guess there is no way to strip the DRM off the file then?

HarryT · 12-27-2007, 07:13 AM

What format is the book?

jhempel24 · 12-27-2007, 07:36 AM

PRC is the format. I'm pretty sure it's protected as well.

rlauzon · 12-27-2007, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhempel24

PRC is the format. I'm pretty sure it's protected as well.

PRC is not an eBook format. It's a Palm resource file - basically a generic container for information normally used on a Palm handheld.

Odds are that it's a Mobipocket eBook since they frequently misuse the PRC extension.

HarryT · 12-27-2007, 08:41 AM

It could be either MobiPocket or eReader - that's why I asked.

JSWolf · 12-27-2007, 08:45 AM

If this PRC file has DRM, then no, none of the conversion tools you have been trying will work.

Virag · 12-05-2008, 04:40 PM

I'm new to this forum. May I ask how you can tell if it has drm or not? Thanks.

FizzyWater · 12-05-2008, 04:47 PM

If you bought a PRC file from Books on Board, then it's a Mobipocket file. I'm guessing from the comments above, that's not always true, but it is from an ebook source.

You'll want to check out this thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20341

wallcraft · 12-05-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virag

May I ask how you can tell if it has drm or not?

For a Mobipocket ebook: open it in Windows MobiPocket Reader, select properties and summary tab, then find the encryption label.

The vast majority of MOBI (PRC) ebooks you buy have DRM (i.e. are encrypted). The python script mobidedrm can strip the DRM from MOBI files though.

nrapallo · 12-05-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

For a Mobipocket ebook: open it in Windows MobiPocket Reader, select properties and summary tab, then find the encryption label.

The vast majority of MOBI (PRC) ebooks you buy have DRM (i.e. are encrypted). The python script mobidedrm can strip the DRM from MOBI files though.

Then, when it's been de-DRM'ed, you can use Mobi2IMP to convert the .prc to .imp!

If the .prc was compressed using high compression (HuffDic), then Mobi2IMP won't work and you would need to first use mobi2oeb.exe from the calibre software suite for the Sony ebook readers. Then, using eBook Publisher, see if it can produce your .imp after loading the .opf created by mobi2oeb. If you need help here, just post how far you got and we will get you through it.

Be sure to check our IMP software wiki for more conversion programs dealing with the .imp format!

Virag · 12-05-2008, 07:14 PM

Thank you folks, each of these replies was helpful

tlstringfellow · 06-26-2009, 06:09 PM

Is there a way to use MobiDeDRM without finding the PID number of my Kindle. I am only interested in editing the Metadata on some of my Mobipocket books so that they display correctly. I have been using Calibre, but it will not convert all of my Mobipocket books because some of them have DRM.

wallcraft · 06-26-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlstringfellow

I am only interested in editing the Metadata on some of my Mobipocket books so that they display correctly.

I was under the impression that Calibre will now edit the metadata of DRMed MOBI/AZW ebooks. In any case, MobiPerl definitely can. See the Visual Kindle Guide for more details. On a Windows PC, there are pre-built binarys so you don't need to install Perl and there is also Mobi2Mobi v0.13 - GUI for Mobiperl tools.

12-27-2007, 12:49 AM	#1
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	Help with converting PRC files Hello, I was just wondering if there was a way to convert prc files for the ebookwise 1150. I purchased a book from booksonboard.com and it was in the prc format. I figured, not a problem, I will just use BookDesigner to convert it. WRONG. Okay, I'll use ABCpalm to convert it. WRONG, nothing but garbage characters. I'm at a loss. If anyone is able to help me out that would be great. Thanks

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If it's a DRM-protected book I'm afraid you're out of luck.

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jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	I guess there is no way to strip the DRM off the file then?

12-27-2007, 07:13 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What format is the book?

12-27-2007, 07:36 AM	#5
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	PRC is the format. I'm pretty sure it's protected as well.

12-27-2007, 08:41 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It could be either MobiPocket or eReader - that's why I asked.

12-27-2007, 08:45 AM	#8
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,841 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If this PRC file has DRM, then no, none of the conversion tools you have been trying will work.

12-05-2008, 04:40 PM	#9
Virag Member Posts: 22 Karma: 28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: US South Device: ipaq handheld, laptop, Sony prs 505, iPhone	I'm new to this forum. May I ask how you can tell if it has drm or not? Thanks.

12-05-2008, 04:47 PM	#10
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	If you bought a PRC file from Books on Board, then it's a Mobipocket file. I'm guessing from the comments above, that's not always true, but it is from an ebook source. You'll want to check out this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20341

12-05-2008, 07:14 PM	#13
Virag Member Posts: 22 Karma: 28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: US South Device: ipaq handheld, laptop, Sony prs 505, iPhone	Thank you folks, each of these replies was helpful

06-26-2009, 06:09 PM	#14
tlstringfellow Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Kindle	Is there a way to use MobiDeDRM without finding the PID number of my Kindle. I am only interested in editing the Metadata on some of my Mobipocket books so that they display correctly. I have been using Calibre, but it will not convert all of my Mobipocket books because some of them have DRM.

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