Odd spacing when converting PDF files to Kindle

nimblem · 01-11-2011, 09:25 AM

I wasn't able to find anything about this in other posts, so please don't be mad if I missed something.

I am trying to convert some PDF files using Calibre, but it is leaving odd spaces in between lines and cutting off mid-sentence to start a new line. Is there a way avoid this from happening? It kind of ruins my reading flow. Thanks

trekchick · 01-11-2011, 11:23 AM

I religiously avoid using the words "always" and "never" on the Internet. That said:

PDFs never convert well; they're always glitchy.

PDF was designed to maintain page layout, regardless of the display, whereas e-books are designed to have a fluid page layout per display preferences. The two goals are mutually exclusive, and therein lies the problem. There's no easy way to fix it, but there are some ways to minimize the effect. You can convert to HTML (or RTF) first and then edit the source. This is time consuming, but produces great results. If you use Calibre and you're willing to familiarize yourself with Xpath http://calibre-ebook.com/user_manual/xpath.html and regular expressions, you can automate many of the corrections. Otherwise, you're just stuck with it the way it is. Sorry.

mr ploppy · 01-11-2011, 11:25 AM

That will be when sentences cross 2 pages. Try this instead.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114785

01-11-2011, 09:25 AM	#1
nimblem Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 7102 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Pocket Pro, Kindle Dx	Odd spacing when converting PDF files to Kindle I wasn't able to find anything about this in other posts, so please don't be mad if I missed something. I am trying to convert some PDF files using Calibre, but it is leaving odd spaces in between lines and cutting off mid-sentence to start a new line. Is there a way avoid this from happening? It kind of ruins my reading flow. Thanks

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01-11-2011, 11:23 AM	#2
trekchick Lurker Posts: 226 Karma: 9245 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Walton, KY Device: Sonys and Kindles and Nooks, oh my!	I religiously avoid using the words "always" and "never" on the Internet. That said: PDFs never convert well; they're always glitchy. PDF was designed to maintain page layout, regardless of the display, whereas e-books are designed to have a fluid page layout per display preferences. The two goals are mutually exclusive, and therein lies the problem. There's no easy way to fix it, but there are some ways to minimize the effect. You can convert to HTML (or RTF) first and then edit the source. This is time consuming, but produces great results. If you use Calibre and you're willing to familiarize yourself with Xpath http://calibre-ebook.com/user_manual/xpath.html and regular expressions, you can automate many of the corrections. Otherwise, you're just stuck with it the way it is. Sorry.

01-11-2011, 11:25 AM	#3
mr ploppy Feral Underclass Posts: 3,622 Karma: 26821535 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire, tha noz Device: 2nd hand paperback	That will be when sentences cross 2 pages. Try this instead. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114785

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