E-book conversion

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Often the book we want to read on our ebook reader is in a format that is incompatible or just doesn’t look good. When this happens we have three choices (1) forget the whole thing, (2) forget that ebook (file) and try to get free or, more likely, pay more money for, a new, compatible ebook file, (3) get another ebook reader, or (4) convert the file to something we can use. If you picked #4 then this section of the Wiki page is for you. If you can't find it here then you might have to resort to digitizing Paper Books to Ebooks

For a handy quick reference see the Conversion matrix. You may also want to visit the article on the exact eBook format you are trying to create.

This section is divided into two areas – (1) software from commercial firms (including their freeware and shareware offerings) and (2) non-commercial software developed and distributed under a GNU or similar license.

Contents

[edit] Commercial eBook Conversion Utilities

Note: These are commercial applications for the user; however, trial versions are available for many. Some are free. The list is in alphabetical order.

[edit] Windows

[edit] Macintosh

[edit] Linux (Also potentially Solaris or FreeBSD)

This listing includes both commercial and free tools as there are not very many commercial tools available.

[edit] Non-Commercial eBook Conversion Utilities

While these are termed as non-commercial many include the ability to donate money to the author. Some are as good as many commercial offerings and some have versions that are sold to businesses. They are listed in alphabetical order.

[edit] Windows

[edit] Linux

[edit] Macintosh

[edit] Unsorted

Also includes programs that support multiple platforms.

Note: Some are works in progress, some require you to compile them. Before using please read the posted MobileRead thread where available. At times there are other programs and utilities that must be loaded prior to using certain tools listed below. Note that some of these programs have their own content pages in this wiki.

[edit] Web Based

[edit] Japanese

[edit] Java Based

[edit] SDK

A Software Developers Kit (SDK) is designed to provide the ability of software developers to write tools to generate eBooks in a particular format.

Microsoft SDK includes DLL for Microsoft Visual Studio C++ developers to generate LIT formatted eBooks. They have also have tools for Dictionary development, TTS and other capabilities. These are free downloads

[edit] Conversion Services

In alphabetical order

[edit] See Also

[edit] Best Conversion Practices

The purpose of this section is to present the tips, tricks, usage instructions, and best methods or practices for each package.

This is an evolving area and subject to rapid and dynamic change as the conversion tools themselves improve. While some of the entries may seem quixotic, what is old hat for some may be a revelation to others.

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