There won't be any actual difference, but, if you have another device, it's a little less confusing.įor the second Step 3, this is completely optional. And there is no reason to have the device connected while doing them.įor the first Step 3, just use the "Tablet" profile.
You can't do some of the others with the device connected.
Without that, you don't actually know which of your later steps are needed.
#Kobo ebooks metadata how to#
Use the device and work out what it does and how to use it. Book covers are going to vary in sizes, so does Kobo automatically make the book covers the same size when transferring books over? Or will I need to install another plug in to make the book covers the same size?Īre there any other plug ins you use? Also, I have been hearing people talk about "collections", what are those? For metadata, since this is a Kobo device, do you use google metadata or Kobo metadata now? Before I was using both Amazon and Google data for my books.Ģ. Convert AZW3 (no DRM of course) to EPUB using onboard converting tool within Calibre.Īs I understand things right now, I just wanted to make sure of some things before getting started on the steps listed above.ġ. Install Plug-In(s) - KoboTouchExtended, This will convert the EPUBs to KEPUBs automatically when sending to the kobo device.Ĥ. Run start up wizard in Calibre and select the device as the "Kobo Vox, Aura and Glo" Family.ģ. Sign in to a Kobo account and get new device prompts taken care of.Ģ. I am writing this as if I just opened up the device. I am aware from home quite a bit for work and having my eBooks there with me on flights really helps me stay sane ha Little preface before starting this I have been on kindle for most of my life and have finally wanted to break free from the amazon hold on me not really "owning" my books that were bought digitally. First time posting on MR, but am a long time lurker and reader.
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