Converting PDF Files to ePub

John D Lamb J.D.Lamb at btinternet.com
Wed Feb 9 07:31:05 UTC 2011


If the real issue is converting PDF to ePub there is no easy solution.

ePub uses logical markup: it marks chapters, paragraphs, index entries
and (effectively) words so the reader can identify them.

PDF uses physical markup: it has no concept of word, paragraph or
chapter; so, at best a converter program can only make a good guess
about what was intended. It cannot even guarantee to identify individual
words or characters consistently.

On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM, Amichai Rotman wrote:

>         I'd like to convert my existing books to be read on the
>         device. it supports ePub, so I thought that would be the best
>         format to use...
> 

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JDL





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