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Ebooks - convert files to epub

Elsewhere
Elsewhere Posts: 752 Forumite
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I have quite a few ebooks in various formats, particularly .lit files. I have recently acquired an ipad and want to convert the ebooks to epub format.

I see that there are various online converters and programs such as Calibre - has anyone any experience with doing this and what would you recommend please? I am a bit worried that if I pick something at random I may fill my pc with adware or something nastier!

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  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    I use Calibre to convert all my ebooks, in my case to mobi for my Kindle reader.

    https://calibre-ebook.com/
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 37,247 Forumite
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    I use calibre as well.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • flashg67
    flashg67 Posts: 4,158 Forumite
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    +1 for Calibre. You can also find an add on to convert Amazon (.AZW) files to epub. Of course I only do it with the ones I've bought so I can read them on my Kobo!
  • Elsewhere
    Elsewhere Posts: 752 Forumite
    Thanks to all of you - unanimous for Calibre! I'll get it installed right away.
  • mac.d
    mac.d Posts: 1,423 Forumite
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    Another +1 for Calibre. And if you run into any problems, check out the Calibre section on MobileRead forums for help -
    http://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=166
  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 13,454 Forumite
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    Cannot fault calibre, I also believe there is an iOS version of Aldiko, which works well on android and calibre interfaces well with that http://www.aldiko.com/ I will try that on my ipad soon
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