Calibre Metadata not showing on Kindle .mobi files

Chudz · 08-13-2019, 05:50 PM

Hey,

I have some manga that im converting using "Kindle Comic Converter" then im putting the .MOBI files it creates into Calibre and downloading the metadata. I then send the comics to the Kindle via Calibre. However it is still showing some metadata that Kindle Comic Converter has set like the Author is saying KCC.

I think Calibre is making external metadata and Kindle Comic Converter has embedded it and my Kindle Paperwhite is using the embed data. I guess.

Any way to get around this and embed the Calibre data? The reason im using Kindle Comic Converter is because it has a manga mode where you can set it to read from right to left. It also seems to be converting them much higher quality without margins.

Thanks

BetterRed · 08-13-2019, 06:54 PM

I regard Kindle's as health hazards, so my knowledge is scant.

But Calibre should update the metadata in the format file (MOBI) when its Sent to Device, not sure why it wouldn't in this case - viz:

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You could try using the Embed Metadata tool before sending, you'll probably need to add it to a toolbar/menu, or give it a shortcut, I have it set to Ctrl+E.

BR

kovidgoyal · 08-13-2019, 11:14 PM

calibre cannot update metadata in joint MOBI files such as those produced by kindlegen. To ensure that metadata is updated, convert to azw3 and send that to your kindle instead.

JSWolf · 08-15-2019, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

calibre cannot update metadata in joint MOBI files such as those produced by kindlegen. To ensure that metadata is updated, convert to azw3 and send that to your kindle instead.

What about plain old Mobi (Mobi is not a dual-format. That's just Amazon being daft.)? Can that have the Metadata updated when sent to a Kindle?

08-13-2019, 05:50 PM	#1
Chudz Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2019 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2019	Calibre Metadata not showing on Kindle .mobi files Hey, I have some manga that im converting using "Kindle Comic Converter" then im putting the .MOBI files it creates into Calibre and downloading the metadata. I then send the comics to the Kindle via Calibre. However it is still showing some metadata that Kindle Comic Converter has set like the Author is saying KCC. I think Calibre is making external metadata and Kindle Comic Converter has embedded it and my Kindle Paperwhite is using the embed data. I guess. Any way to get around this and embed the Calibre data? The reason im using Kindle Comic Converter is because it has a manga mode where you can set it to read from right to left. It also seems to be converting them much higher quality without margins. Thanks

08-13-2019, 06:54 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,722 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	I regard Kindle's as health hazards, so my knowledge is scant. But Calibre should update the metadata in the format file (MOBI) when its Sent to Device, not sure why it wouldn't in this case - viz: You could try using the Embed Metadata tool before sending, you'll probably need to add it to a toolbar/menu, or give it a shortcut, I have it set to Ctrl+E. BR

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08-13-2019, 11:14 PM	#3
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,345 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	calibre cannot update metadata in joint MOBI files such as those produced by kindlegen. To ensure that metadata is updated, convert to azw3 and send that to your kindle instead.

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