can I convert ebook file types?

crazysmile · 08-16-2011, 09:25 PM

I have several ebooks on my computer that are of different file types than the pdf and epub that the pe will display in the reader screen. Is it possible to convert say a .lit file to epub? Or are the free downloads to do that a trick to get malware/viruses onto your computer?

Gunnerp245 · 08-16-2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazysmile

I have several ebooks on my computer that are of different file types than the pdf and epub that the pe will display in the reader screen. Is it possible to convert say a .lit file to epub? Or are the free downloads to do that a trick to get malware/viruses onto your computer?

Yes, take a look in the calibre forum. And at the developers website;

"calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books. It has a cornucopia of features divided into the following main categories:

Library Management
-> E-book conversion
Syncing to e-book reader devices
Downloading news from the web and converting it into e-book form
Comprehensive e-book viewer
Content server for online access to your book collection"

"calibre can convert from a huge number of formats to a huge number of formats;

- Input Formats: CBZ, CBR, CBC, CHM, EPUB, FB2, HTML, HTMLZ, LIT, LRF, MOBI, ODT, PDF, PRC, PDB, PML, RB, RTF, SNB, TCR, TXT, TXTZ
- Output Formats: EPUB, FB2, OEB, LIT, LRF, MOBI, HTMLZ, PDB, PML, RB, PDF, RTF, SNB, TCR, TXT, TXTZ"

ApK · 08-16-2011, 10:31 PM

Note if those are encrypted LIT files you will need to strip them before converting them with Calibre.

Filark · 08-17-2011, 01:21 AM

Another vote for Calibre. I have my full library in Calibre, some of the books in several formats so I can add them to my EE or PE or my husband's Kindle as desired.

ApK is right about DRM, of course. If you need to you can look up Apprentice Alf (Google search) to learn how.

Good luck!

Qwill · 08-17-2011, 09:51 AM

Maybe a little off topic, but a good trick I use to ease the reading on the PocketEdge, is to format files in 8.5 x 5.5 inches size (alternate size is european A5) when printing them in PDFs.

woodnboats · 08-17-2011, 03:16 PM

Try this.

Sorry about the .exe name, I didn't write it.

It's worked for me for many years. MS keeps trying to suppress it.

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crazysmile · 08-18-2011, 08:54 AM

I went with calibre and so far it works great. Thanks for the recommendation.

HarryT · 08-18-2011, 10:58 AM

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Please do not post DRM removal tools to MobileRead. Doing so is strictly against our site policy.

Thank you.

ivanjt · 08-18-2011, 04:30 PM

Harry,

Isn't convertlit just a lit to PDF converter tool that barfs on DRM lit files? At least the version I have for OS/2 does.

ApK · 08-18-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanjt

Harry,

Isn't convertlit just a lit to PDF converter tool that barfs on DRM lit files? At least the version I have for OS/2 does.

No. The one we are talking about relies on having a properly activated MS reader install, and rights to read the DRMed LIT files in question, and will produce non-drm output from them.

ivanjt · 08-18-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ApK

No. The one we are talking about relies on having a properly activated MS reader install, and rights to read the DRMed LIT files in question, and will produce non-drm output from them.

OK, if that's the case then I agree it shouldn't be here even if I do think that DRM should be banned

eTurtle · 08-30-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Please do not post DRM removal tools to MobileRead. Doing so is strictly against our site policy.

I would think you could make an exception for eDGe book subscriptions, which have become void and thus unreadable even to those who've purchased them legitimately.

woodnboats · 08-31-2011, 05:52 PM

And since the name of the app has now been posted, a little googling will completely negate any objections.

Kirk

Astoria · 09-19-2011, 11:35 PM

Can I sideload ePub books from calibe?

Filark · 09-20-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Astoria

Can I sideload ePub books from calibe?

Yes. If you have trouble, let us know.

08-16-2011, 09:25 PM	#1
crazysmile Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: enTourage Pocket eDGe Dualbook	can I convert ebook file types? I have several ebooks on my computer that are of different file types than the pdf and epub that the pe will display in the reader screen. Is it possible to convert say a .lit file to epub? Or are the free downloads to do that a trick to get malware/viruses onto your computer?

08-17-2011, 03:16 PM	#6
woodnboats Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Pocket Edge	Try this. Sorry about the .exe name, I didn't write it. It's worked for me for many years. MS keeps trying to suppress it. Attachment deleted by moderator Last edited by HarryT; 08-18-2011 at 10:57 AM.

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08-16-2011, 10:31 PM	#3
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,384 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	Note if those are encrypted LIT files you will need to strip them before converting them with Calibre.

08-17-2011, 01:21 AM	#4
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Another vote for Calibre. I have my full library in Calibre, some of the books in several formats so I can add them to my EE or PE or my husband's Kindle as desired. ApK is right about DRM, of course. If you need to you can look up Apprentice Alf (Google search) to learn how. Good luck!

08-17-2011, 09:51 AM	#5
Qwill Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Pocket eDGe	Maybe a little off topic, but a good trick I use to ease the reading on the PocketEdge, is to format files in 8.5 x 5.5 inches size (alternate size is european A5) when printing them in PDFs.

08-18-2011, 08:54 AM	#7
crazysmile Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: enTourage Pocket eDGe Dualbook	I went with calibre and so far it works great. Thanks for the recommendation.

08-18-2011, 10:58 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moderator Notice Please do not post DRM removal tools to MobileRead. Doing so is strictly against our site policy. Thank you.

08-18-2011, 04:30 PM	#9
ivanjt Guru Posts: 858 Karma: 1027478 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South of France Device: kindle dx; eDGe	Harry, Isn't convertlit just a lit to PDF converter tool that barfs on DRM lit files? At least the version I have for OS/2 does.

08-31-2011, 05:52 PM	#13
woodnboats Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Pocket Edge	And since the name of the app has now been posted, a little googling will completely negate any objections. Kirk

09-19-2011, 11:35 PM	#14
Astoria Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Pocket edge	Can I sideload ePub books from calibe?

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