epub size ginormous

JeanneWrites · 02-03-2020, 12:11 PM

I've been using Calibre for over a year to convert docx files to epub. I went to convert one for a client (.docx file size = 257 kb) and the epub size has jumped from the expected tiny size to 15,000KB. I am doing nothing different and the uploaded file is the same as one I uploaded several months ago without issue.

If I take that exact same docx and run it through other converters, the resulting epub size is as expected. I don't like how it looks or I'd just use that. Calibre produces a higher quality file, but I can't function with a file this huge.

The only difference between this time and the last time I uploaded to convert is upgrading to the 4.9.1 version of Calibre. Based on the results, I have to assume there is something wrong with the latest version of Calibre.

Help. My client is on a deadline.

Thanks, Jeanne

BetterRed · 02-03-2020, 01:03 PM

I just reconverted a few DOCX files with calibre 4.9.1 that were previously converted with calibre 2.x, 3.x, and 4.x. The epub file sizes didn't change by more than a few bytes (probably minor metadata changes).

You can reinstall older calibre releases after uninstalling the current one - you won't lose libraries or settings. If you are using Windows you could install an earlier version of the portable version and leave 4.9.1 in place. See calibre: Previous releases

Added - if you report the problem at Bugs : calibre you could attach the docx and mark the report "Private', then Kovid Goyal would be able to take a look at the file etc.

BR

JeanneWrites · 02-03-2020, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

I just reconverted a few DOCX files with calibre 4.9.1 that were previously converted with calibre 2.x, 3.x, and 4.x. The epub file sizes didn't change by more than a few bytes (probably minor metadata changes).

BR

Thanks. I decided to reconvert a previous file I knew worked and it doesn't have the size issue. So now I have NO idea what might be wrong with the .docx file I'm having the issue with. Any clue what I can go look for. Oh, and I'm relieved it isn't the tool, but now frustrated because I formatted this new file the exact same way.

BetterRed · 02-03-2020, 01:27 PM

images ??

BR

JeanneWrites · 02-03-2020, 01:29 PM

There are no images. It's just a novel with a TOC. The TOC was created in the exact same way as the file that converts in the correct size.

BetterRed · 02-03-2020, 01:33 PM

Use the Unpack book tool (you may need to add it to a toolbar/menu), and have a look at the file sizes in the folder it creates, including in the OEBPS subfolders

BR

BetterRed · 02-03-2020, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanneWrites

There are no images. It's just a novel with a TOC. The TOC was created in the exact same way as the file that converts in the correct size.

Monster cover image maybe ?

BR

JeanneWrites · 02-03-2020, 01:49 PM

OMG! You're a genius. I never would have found this. It's including a font I didn't know I was even using, so now I just need to figure out where it's hiding and get rid of it.

BetterRed · 02-03-2020, 01:59 PM

See Search and Replace Specific Formatting (fonts, styles,etc) in Microsoft Word

To find any character use ^? and select the rogue font.

BR

JeanneWrites · 02-03-2020, 02:08 PM

Found it. The author had asked me to use a different font for two lines of texting.

JSWolf · 02-03-2020, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanneWrites

Found it. The author had asked me to use a different font for two lines of texting.

One thing you can do with Calibre to reduce the size is to subset that embedded font.

BetterRed · 02-03-2020, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

One thing you can do with Calibre to reduce the size is to subset that embedded font.

@JeanneWrites - it can be done post conversion using the Polish Book tool (press P), tick the box.

BR

JeanneWrites · 02-03-2020, 02:45 PM

Thanks. I went ahead and just used a different font.

02-03-2020, 12:11 PM	#1
JeanneWrites Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2020 Device: none	epub size ginormous I've been using Calibre for over a year to convert docx files to epub. I went to convert one for a client (.docx file size = 257 kb) and the epub size has jumped from the expected tiny size to 15,000KB. I am doing nothing different and the uploaded file is the same as one I uploaded several months ago without issue. If I take that exact same docx and run it through other converters, the resulting epub size is as expected. I don't like how it looks or I'd just use that. Calibre produces a higher quality file, but I can't function with a file this huge. The only difference between this time and the last time I uploaded to convert is upgrading to the 4.9.1 version of Calibre. Based on the results, I have to assume there is something wrong with the latest version of Calibre. Help. My client is on a deadline. Thanks, Jeanne

02-03-2020, 01:03 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,552 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	I just reconverted a few DOCX files with calibre 4.9.1 that were previously converted with calibre 2.x, 3.x, and 4.x. The epub file sizes didn't change by more than a few bytes (probably minor metadata changes). You can reinstall older calibre releases after uninstalling the current one - you won't lose libraries or settings. If you are using Windows you could install an earlier version of the portable version and leave 4.9.1 in place. See calibre: Previous releases Added - if you report the problem at Bugs : calibre you could attach the docx and mark the report "Private', then Kovid Goyal would be able to take a look at the file etc. BR Last edited by BetterRed; 02-03-2020 at 01:19 PM. Reason: See Added

02-03-2020, 01:33 PM	#6
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,552 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Use the Unpack book tool (you may need to add it to a toolbar/menu), and have a look at the file sizes in the folder it creates, including in the OEBPS subfolders BR Last edited by BetterRed; 02-03-2020 at 01:36 PM.

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02-03-2020, 01:27 PM	#4
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,552 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	images ?? BR

02-03-2020, 01:29 PM	#5
JeanneWrites Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2020 Device: none	There are no images. It's just a novel with a TOC. The TOC was created in the exact same way as the file that converts in the correct size.

02-03-2020, 01:49 PM	#8
JeanneWrites Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2020 Device: none	OMG! You're a genius. I never would have found this. It's including a font I didn't know I was even using, so now I just need to figure out where it's hiding and get rid of it.

02-03-2020, 01:59 PM	#9
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,552 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	See Search and Replace Specific Formatting (fonts, styles,etc) in Microsoft Word To find any character use ^? and select the rogue font. BR

02-03-2020, 02:08 PM	#10
JeanneWrites Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2020 Device: none	Found it. The author had asked me to use a different font for two lines of texting.

02-03-2020, 02:45 PM	#13
JeanneWrites Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2020 Device: none	Thanks. I went ahead and just used a different font.