They are not fixed, as well-behaving PDF files are. They will never, ever look exactly the same. The exact same file will appear differently from device to device, depending on the physical size of those devices and their user-imposed settings. ePubs are book files written with XHTML and CSS, which, like web sites, make them fluid and ever-changing. In the file format family, ePubs are unruly and reckless little brats. You can also convert DRM restriction-free e-books between different file formats.Ĭalibre already has a lot of support documents and tutorials written for its use that should be taken advantage of. There is some amount of e-book editing that can be accomplished with Calibre, such as adding additional metadata. With Calibre, you can organize and manage an astounding number of different e-book file types in your library and sync them directly to a wide variety of personal devices. You can gain access to this software by itself or as part of the CS suite by subscribing to the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is paid for by monthly fee.Īdobe Digital Editions: a free e-book reader application What is Calibre?Ĭalibre is a free, open-source e-book management application that is available for Mac, PC, and Linux. InDesign is industry-standard software and is available for both Windows and Mac OS.
If you are using different versions of these software, some of the instructions and screenshots may be slightly different, but hopefully you can find the right feature in your software version. The screenshots shown in the tutorial use InDesign CS 5.5 for Mac OS, Adobe Digital Editions, and Calibre 0.9.37. The Amazon Kindle supports the Mobi format. The ePub format is readable by: the Kobo eReader, the Blackberry Playbook, the Barnes and Noble Nook, Sony eReaders, various Android and Linux devices, and many others.
#Export from publisher to indesign how to#
This basic tutorial will offer you some guidance on how to prepare your InDesign file for export to the ePub format, and how to use Calibre to convert your ePub file to the Mobi format.
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