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epub or kepub?
I've been reading on a Kindle Oasis for several years. Recently, I acquired a Kobo Sage. I'm presently comparing the devices to determine which I prefer.
In any event, I've seen references to .kepub when working with a Kobo reader. Should I be converting my .epub books to .kepub before sideloading to my Kobo? What are the advantages and/or disadvantages to doing so? Also, I've also seen references to Calibre plugins for the Kobo. Are these necessary, worthwhile, or just "nice to have"? |
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You don't need to convert. If you want to try kepub, use the KoboTouch Extended Driver, which will send a kepub to your Kobo. To switch back to sending epubs, flip between Extended and ordinary driver.
Kobo Driver is essential IMO, the rest are optional. I use kepubs on the Sage and epubs on the Libra 2. I slightly prefer kepubs, as they're a bit faster and you can zoom images. Epubs have better layout and typesetting, but I don't care about the latter and the layout is not so noticeable on a 8" screen. Last edited by Sirtel; 03-16-2023 at 12:09 PM. |
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I like consistent ePub page numbering instead of KePub numbering that changes with a font size adjustment, or a margin change. So I usually choose ePubs for that reason.
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I only use the progress bar while reading, the rest takes up too much screen space for me. Total page count, as calculated by Calibre, is displayed in the book details and that's enough for me.
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If You need to enlarge images or You read books with notes use Kepub. Otherwise it is not so different but anyway epub has a better typography.
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I like kepub more (and contrary to rcentros I love kepub numbering, so to highlight once more how personal the choice is
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I've found the WebKit renderer used with KEPUB to be a bit faster and more stable than the EPUB renderer, which is based on ADE. When reading long novels, I've had worse performance (very long page turns between chapters) and a couple freezes when using EPUB. The ability to hold the page turn button and rapidly flip through pages is also very handy with KEPUB, so I convert all my EPUBs before loading them on my Libra 2.
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When it comes to responsiveness, I think the total length of the book is less relevant than the length of the individual chapters, i.e. big HTML files can be sluggish to load and render. I've always thought that kepubs were a bit faster than epubs for long chapters but I've never done a proper scientific comparison.
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My eyes are still picky about front-lit screens, so I move from one eReader to another depending on what's most comfortable at the time. I use the page number for syncing. I can't do that if I'm using KePub on the Kobo.
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I also move between my Sage and Libra. I just use the chapter number or find my place manually, as I usually remember where I left off.
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I prefer kepub. Several reasons:
I believe that Kobo Store always (or almost always; it's possible there's a setting for this that I can't remember) downloads the kepub. If you use the standard KoboTouch driver to sideload with Calibre, you'll get ePubs. KoboTouchExtended sends kepubs instead. Quote:
(note: 'in' is an error; it should be 'inlist'. I corrected it.). The inverse would be program: if 'send as kepub' inlist $#admintags then 'True' fi Last edited by ownedbycats; 03-17-2023 at 10:32 AM. |
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One of the books I'm currently reading is 2,300+ pages, split into 8 "chapters" (originally volumes). So going by chapter would be about useless there. But even on "normal" books, I'll stop in mid-chapter and using my page number is faster. Besides, it's a built in habit — it's just the way I'm used to doing it.
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Current book, I'm going to likely jump between kepub (Kobo), ePub (Nook) and KFX (Kindle) as I'm determined to read a book on the Kindle I was given. Wish me luck! |
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