Merging multiple HTML files into one HTML file

[skoobwoman]

Hello. I'm looking for a way of merging a lot of html files into one file. A book file with 300 pages can be 300 separate html files. I know I can do it with Mobipocket Creator but it is cumbersome--you have to click and drag every single file into it. Then you have to make sure it is all in order since there is no fast way of sorting (it doesn't let you sort by file name). I was hoping to find something faster than does it in batches.

I did some searching online but the things I found looked questionable or looked like it was aimed at someone with some programming skills.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[ashkulz]

See the Softsnow Merger.

[skoobwoman]

Originally Posted by ashkulz

See the Softsnow Merger.

Thanks so much. I'll give it a try.

[skoobwoman]

Originally Posted by ashkulz

See the Softsnow Merger.

Weird. I just downloaded it. Everytime I try to open it to use it it crashes. I tried reinstalling it but it didn't make a difference. Maybe the download file has gotten corrupted?

[ashkulz]

No idea. I used to use it more than 2 years ago, when I used Windows. Nowadays I use Linux, so can't really help you there...

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by skoobwoman

Thanks so much. I'll give it a try.

You want it to "merge" and adjust the markup... or just append the three files together?

BOb

[olis]

For merging htm or txt files I use a little freeware called txtcollector you can find it here http://bluefive.pair.com/txtcollector.htm

[kovidgoyal]

Why merge at all? Just create an OPF file that lists all the HTML files and then pass that to your ebook creation program.

[delphidb96]

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Why merge at all? Just create an OPF file that lists all the HTML files and then pass that to your ebook creation program.

But that is *so* difficult to understand how to create an OPF! (Can you tell I *really* need a link to a good OPF tutorial? )

Derek

[skoobwoman]

Originally Posted by delphidb96

But that is *so* difficult to understand how to create an OPF! (Can you tell I *really* need a link to a good OPF tutorial? )

Derek

I guess some of us are too ignorant to even know that there is such a thing let alone what it is. I guess I should have chosen my major better-English clearly is a useless major here.

I want to merge the files into one because otherwise it shows up as 300 (or whatever) files on my ebook reader (There are no folders).

[skoobwoman]

Originally Posted by pilotbob

You want it to "merge" and adjust the markup... or just append the three files together?

BOb

It is fine if all of the files are just merged into one with no other changes.

[skoobwoman]

Originally Posted by olis

For merging htm or txt files I use a little freeware called txtcollector you can find it here http://bluefive.pair.com/txtcollector.htm

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.

[skoobwoman]

Originally Posted by skoobwoman

I guess some of us are too ignorant to even know that there is such a thing let alone what it is. I guess I should have chosen my major better-English clearly is a useless major here.

I want to merge the files into one because otherwise it shows up as 300 (or whatever) files on my ebook reader (There are no folders).

I'm sorry if I sounded snarky here. Perhaps you didn't intend it that way, but your post sounded condescending towards people who are not quite as tech-literate as you. I do try my best to troubleshoot myself first. I always search online for solutions. I also always search the forum to see if my question has already been answered. But the fact is that I don't have a clue what OPF is--although as is my habit, I will now try to research it online.

[kovidgoyal]

Somebody should make a FAQ for this question, I seem to spend half my life answering it.

Regarding multiple HTML files:

1) If your collection of HTML files includes a file that has links to all the other files:
- Download the beta version of calibre and simply add that file to the GUI.
The GUI will automatically create a zip file with all referenced HTML files and the ZIP file will also contain an OPF file that references the HTML files. You can then use "save to disk" to save the zip file to somewhere on your disk. Unzip it and use the opf+html files in whatever program you need to.

2) If your collection does not have such a file, it takes two minutes to create one. It will have the form:

<html>
<body>
<a href="file1.html">File 1</a>
< a href="file2.html">File 2</a>
.
.
.
</body>
</html>

[skoobwoman]

I did search the forum first and looked through 3 pages of results with no luck. Perhaps I wasn't using the right terms.

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Somebody should make a FAQ for this question, I seem to spend half my life answering it.

Regarding multiple HTML files:

1) If your collection of HTML files includes a file that has links to all the other files:
- Download the beta version of calibre and simply add that file to the GUI.
The GUI will automatically create a zip file with all referenced HTML files and the ZIP file will also contain an OPF file that references the HTML files. You can then use "save to disk" to save the zip file to somewhere on your disk. Unzip it and use the opf+html files in whatever program you need to.

2) If your collection does not have such a file, it takes two minutes to create one. It will have the form:

<html>
<body>
<a href="file1.html">File 1</a>
< a href="file2.html">File 2</a>
.
.
.
</body>
</html>