Is there a way to read pdf files in a flow, scrolling down leading to the next page?

jlemonde · 09-19-2018, 02:40 AM

If it involves installing KOReader, which I wasn't able to install yet on my Kobo Clara HD, could you please provide a link to the non-outdated installation instructions?

But I would rather find a solution for Nickel if possible. Perhaps there's a setting in the configuration file?

Thanks!

davidfor · 09-19-2018, 03:15 AM

In nickel, the answer is no. Kobo does not reflow PDF.

No idea about KOReader.

Quoth · 09-19-2018, 06:10 AM

In addition, very many PDF are really images in a PDF wrapper. That can't reflow. If it's really text, then you can use suitable tools to export the text (easier by default in Linux) and use something such as Calibre to make an ePub. Calibre will claim to convert PDFs, but if they are just images, then you get epubs that are simply containers for images.
You can export the images and use OCR tools (results depend on quality of original scan in the PDF envelope).
Some searchable PDFs are scanned images with then an invisible text layer created by OCR, exporting that text usually reveals how poor the OCR was and that there was no proofing.
I got a Kindle DX originally to read old scanned magazines and books as PDFs. It was OK (but very slow) for the books but useless for the magazines as they are usually Letter or A4 or similar size and multicolumn. The higher resolution original H2O is better despite smaller screen, but still useless for the old magazines, or indeed new ones only in scanned to PDF format. The answer would seem to be the very large Sony digital paper devices optimised for PDF, that don't really work as ebook readers. Or maybe a 12" tablet with better than HD. A 10" HD (1920 x 1080) tablet isn't really good enough either.

Ken Maltby · 09-19-2018, 09:03 AM

KOReader Kobo install. A good download site.

KOReader includes a built in OCR function for PDF and Reflow. A full sized screen for image based PDFs is a much better way to read them, but if you want/have to read them on a smaller device, KOReader can make the experience endurable. The modern higher res screens help, as well.

Luck;
Ken

jcn363 · 09-19-2018, 12:49 PM

Test this.
Good luck.

09-19-2018, 02:40 AM	#1
jlemonde Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 19864 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: Kobo Clara HD	Is there a way to read pdf files in a flow, scrolling down leading to the next page? If it involves installing KOReader, which I wasn't able to install yet on my Kobo Clara HD, could you please provide a link to the non-outdated installation instructions? But I would rather find a solution for Nickel if possible. Perhaps there's a setting in the configuration file? Thanks!

09-19-2018, 09:03 AM	#4
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	KOReader Kobo install. A good download site. KOReader includes a built in OCR function for PDF and Reflow. A full sized screen for image based PDFs is a much better way to read them, but if you want/have to read them on a smaller device, KOReader can make the experience endurable. The modern higher res screens help, as well. Luck; Ken Last edited by Ken Maltby; 09-19-2018 at 09:05 AM.

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09-19-2018, 03:15 AM	#2
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,907 Karma: 47303748 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	In nickel, the answer is no. Kobo does not reflow PDF. No idea about KOReader.

09-19-2018, 06:10 AM	#3
Quoth the rook, bossing Never. Posts: 11,154 Karma: 85874891 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper11	In addition, very many PDF are really images in a PDF wrapper. That can't reflow. If it's really text, then you can use suitable tools to export the text (easier by default in Linux) and use something such as Calibre to make an ePub. Calibre will claim to convert PDFs, but if they are just images, then you get epubs that are simply containers for images. You can export the images and use OCR tools (results depend on quality of original scan in the PDF envelope). Some searchable PDFs are scanned images with then an invisible text layer created by OCR, exporting that text usually reveals how poor the OCR was and that there was no proofing. I got a Kindle DX originally to read old scanned magazines and books as PDFs. It was OK (but very slow) for the books but useless for the magazines as they are usually Letter or A4 or similar size and multicolumn. The higher resolution original H2O is better despite smaller screen, but still useless for the old magazines, or indeed new ones only in scanned to PDF format. The answer would seem to be the very large Sony digital paper devices optimised for PDF, that don't really work as ebook readers. Or maybe a 12" tablet with better than HD. A 10" HD (1920 x 1080) tablet isn't really good enough either.

09-19-2018, 12:49 PM	#5
jcn363 absolute beginner Posts: 323 Karma: 1750999 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Go with the wind (43°19'17.7"N 2°00'19.4"W) Device: ka1	Test this. Good luck.

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