Kobo -> Kindle in Canada

Hookflash · 04-30-2010, 08:44 PM

I've amassed quite a big library on my Kindle since I bought it, and now I'm kind of... locked in, I guess (point Amazon). That wouldn't really be an issue for me if it weren't for the fact that the Kobo ebook store is starting to look like an Amazon killer for Canadians (cheaper, better selection, multiple-device support, ePub, etc.). What I'm wondering is: Is there a way to convert Kobo books to a Kindle-compatible format, or vice versa?

ficbot · 04-30-2010, 08:45 PM

Yes. Liberate the DRM and use Calibre to convert to Mobi.

Hookflash · 04-30-2010, 09:25 PM

ficbot: Thanks for the response. Just a quick question, though: Does the ePub -> Mobi conversion cause formatting errors?

Snapply · 04-30-2010, 09:35 PM

sometimes, but just try it and see for yourself. Personally i prefer mobipocket creator.

ficbot · 04-30-2010, 10:05 PM

I haven't noticed any errors but I read mostly regular novels, nothing fancy or complicated. YMMV.

Hookflash · 04-30-2010, 10:17 PM

Cool, works like a charm. Thanks guys :-)

04-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#1
Hookflash Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2 Global	Kobo -> Kindle in Canada I've amassed quite a big library on my Kindle since I bought it, and now I'm kind of... locked in, I guess (point Amazon). That wouldn't really be an issue for me if it weren't for the fact that the Kobo ebook store is starting to look like an Amazon killer for Canadians (cheaper, better selection, multiple-device support, ePub, etc.). What I'm wondering is: Is there a way to convert Kobo books to a Kindle-compatible format, or vice versa?

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04-30-2010, 08:45 PM	#2
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Yes. Liberate the DRM and use Calibre to convert to Mobi.

04-30-2010, 09:25 PM	#3
Hookflash Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2 Global	ficbot: Thanks for the response. Just a quick question, though: Does the ePub -> Mobi conversion cause formatting errors?

04-30-2010, 09:35 PM	#4
Snapply Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Amazozn Kindlezz	sometimes, but just try it and see for yourself. Personally i prefer mobipocket creator.

04-30-2010, 10:05 PM	#5
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I haven't noticed any errors but I read mostly regular novels, nothing fancy or complicated. YMMV.

04-30-2010, 10:17 PM	#6
Hookflash Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle 2 Global	Cool, works like a charm. Thanks guys :-)

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