Export Metadata

dpbigwood · 02-12-2025, 02:09 PM

I'd like to export the metadata only from my library. Then view and edit it in a spreadsheet and OpenRefine. Then once complete and accurate import it.

I see a db file in the library. Can I just work with that? Or would making changes there break the file? Is there a way to export the metadata? Perhaps a plugin I'm overlooking?

Thanks

theducks · 02-12-2025, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpbigwood

I'd like to export the metadata only from my library. Then view and edit it in a spreadsheet and OpenRefine. Then once complete and accurate import it.

I see a db file in the library. Can I just work with that? Or would making changes there break the file? Is there a way to export the metadata? Perhaps a plugin I'm overlooking?

Thanks

Command line interface:
Look at the options for calibredb --list

Karellen · 02-12-2025, 02:15 PM

There is an easier way.

Right click on the "Convert books" icon and then select "Create catalogue of books".
Note that it creates a catalogue of the currently displayed books in the library, so either filter what you want or show all books.

dpbigwood · 02-12-2025, 02:18 PM

Thanks. Never thought to look under the options in Convert Books. Thanks Again.

BetterRed · 02-12-2025, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpbigwood

Thanks. Never thought to look under the options in Convert Books. Thanks Again.

You can add Create Catalog to any menu or toolbar, or give it a keyboard shortcut, or add it to the Favourites Menu.

To update the metadata from the edited CSV you'll need to use the Import List plugin - last time I tried that I had limited success.

BR

02-12-2025, 02:09 PM	#1
dpbigwood Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2025 Device: kindle	Export Metadata I'd like to export the metadata only from my library. Then view and edit it in a spreadsheet and OpenRefine. Then once complete and accurate import it. I see a db file in the library. Can I just work with that? Or would making changes there break the file? Is there a way to export the metadata? Perhaps a plugin I'm overlooking? Thanks

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02-12-2025, 02:15 PM	#3
Karellen Wizard Posts: 1,551 Karma: 9250682 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2	There is an easier way. Right click on the "Convert books" icon and then select "Create catalogue of books". Note that it creates a catalogue of the currently displayed books in the library, so either filter what you want or show all books.

02-12-2025, 02:18 PM	#4
dpbigwood Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2025 Device: kindle	Thanks. Never thought to look under the options in Convert Books. Thanks Again.