Remove PDF page headers ?

JohnB · 03-14-2009, 09:40 AM

In converting library books meant for the Adobe Digital Editions reader to LRF (or PRC, or ???) format, I end up with author and title headers interspersed with the text. This, of course, doesn't end up on the page breaks of the device I try to read it on (PRS-500 or Nokia n800). Is there a way to remove these headers during conversion?
The straight PDF really is NOT very readable on the PRS-500, which is why I'm converting it to more flexible format.
I won't be surprised if the converter software has no way to detect these headers, but of course I'll be disappointed...
Thanks,
JohnB

apswartz · 03-15-2009, 07:44 PM

I feel your pain. I have tried a number of utilities and haven't found one that does this yet.

hannah · 03-17-2009, 06:48 AM

I also have this problem

frabjous · 03-17-2009, 08:51 AM

Acrobat Professional can remove headers... or at least it usually can, in my experience.

There are other options, however, to make a .PDF more readable on your Sony. I almost never use calibre. Instead, I use some combination of these tools:

PDFLRF
Rasterfarian
PDFread
SoPDF
PaperCrop

Mainly PDFLRF for PDFs that begin image based (e.g., from a scan) or SoPDF for PDFs that begin as text-based.

JSWolf · 03-21-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frabjous

Acrobat Professional can remove headers... or at least it usually can, in my experience.

There are other options, however, to make a .PDF more readable on your Sony. I almost never use calibre. Instead, I use some combination of these tools:

PDFLRF
Rasterfarian
PDFread
SoPDF
PaperCrop

Mainly PDFLRF for PDFs that begin image based (e.g., from a scan) or SoPDF for PDFs that begin as text-based.

None will work on PDF that is infected with DRM.

user_none · 03-22-2009, 11:18 AM

Calibre includes the utility pdftrim. It is command line, but it will allow you to remove the header.

Bizkaia · 03-22-2009, 12:11 PM

For non-DRMed pdf files you could also try the Mobipocket Creator (free to download from Mobipocket) the advanced install version of which imports pdf files and converts them to html. As far as I am aware it automatically (and quite successfully) removes headers and footers from pdf files. You can then edit/convert the created html file to a format of your liking.

JohnB · 03-27-2009, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, folks. I have to say I'm too burned out on installing various odd scripts and such to try any more command line utilities right now.
I have discovered that Mobipocket Reader does a pretty good job - I import the PDF (after somehow causing it to lose its DRM protection

) and it's converted to PRC. And then, I send it my Blackberry Storm. Hooray! In one case, the headers were magically gone, in another case there is a single odd number line (1.1, 2.2, etc) inserted a bit after each chapter starts.
If I want to read the book on my Sony PRS-500, it should be simple enough to convert from PRC to LRF using Calibre.
I should also install Mobipocket Reader, as suggested, and try that if I run into trouble.

Ea · 03-27-2009, 11:23 AM

The Mobipocket creator can do a decent job - but it depends on the source, of course. Just don't expect perfect.

Student1 · 03-27-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

None will work on PDF that is infected with DRM.

For DRM use PDF Password Remover v3.0, should take care of everything unless its password protected.

03-14-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
JohnB Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 18 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS500, iPAQ 4700, Rocket Ebook, BlackBerry	Remove PDF page headers ? In converting library books meant for the Adobe Digital Editions reader to LRF (or PRC, or ???) format, I end up with author and title headers interspersed with the text. This, of course, doesn't end up on the page breaks of the device I try to read it on (PRS-500 or Nokia n800). Is there a way to remove these headers during conversion? The straight PDF really is NOT very readable on the PRS-500, which is why I'm converting it to more flexible format. I won't be surprised if the converter software has no way to detect these headers, but of course I'll be disappointed... Thanks, JohnB

03-17-2009, 08:51 AM	#4
frabjous Wizard Posts: 1,213 Karma: 12890 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	Acrobat Professional can remove headers... or at least it usually can, in my experience. There are other options, however, to make a .PDF more readable on your Sony. I almost never use calibre. Instead, I use some combination of these tools: PDFLRF Rasterfarian PDFread SoPDF PaperCrop Mainly PDFLRF for PDFs that begin image based (e.g., from a scan) or SoPDF for PDFs that begin as text-based. Last edited by frabjous; 03-17-2009 at 08:54 AM.

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apswartz e-book reader Posts: 41 Karma: 16 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Google Play Books on Samsung Tablet	I feel your pain. I have tried a number of utilities and haven't found one that does this yet.

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user_none Sigil & calibre developer Posts: 2,488 Karma: 1063785 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida, USA Device: Nook STR	Calibre includes the utility pdftrim. It is command line, but it will allow you to remove the header.

03-22-2009, 12:11 PM	#7
Bizkaia Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	For non-DRMed pdf files you could also try the Mobipocket Creator (free to download from Mobipocket) the advanced install version of which imports pdf files and converts them to html. As far as I am aware it automatically (and quite successfully) removes headers and footers from pdf files. You can then edit/convert the created html file to a format of your liking.

03-27-2009, 11:11 AM	#8
JohnB Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 18 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS500, iPAQ 4700, Rocket Ebook, BlackBerry	Thanks for the suggestions, folks. I have to say I'm too burned out on installing various odd scripts and such to try any more command line utilities right now. I have discovered that Mobipocket Reader does a pretty good job - I import the PDF (after somehow causing it to lose its DRM protection ) and it's converted to PRC. And then, I send it my Blackberry Storm. Hooray! In one case, the headers were magically gone, in another case there is a single odd number line (1.1, 2.2, etc) inserted a bit after each chapter starts. If I want to read the book on my Sony PRS-500, it should be simple enough to convert from PRC to LRF using Calibre. I should also install Mobipocket Reader, as suggested, and try that if I run into trouble.

03-27-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	The Mobipocket creator can do a decent job - but it depends on the source, of course. Just don't expect perfect.

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