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#3468728 - 12/06/11 12:55 AM Software for *.epub & *.mobi files
Zero Niner Offline
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I'm wondering what software I need to open the 2 file types above for Mac and iPhone. I was informed I need a Kindle app but I can't find it on iTunes or the Mac app store.
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#3468816 - 12/06/11 06:09 AM Re: Software for *.epub & *.mobi files [Re: Zero Niner]
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I use Calibre, which I believe is freeware, to convert files between formats. I know it will handle those 2 and you can turn them into almost anything you want.



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#3469235 - 12/06/11 03:34 PM Re: Software for *.epub & *.mobi files [Re: Zero Niner]
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Calibre for the conversion on PC at least, "Stanza" on the iPhone/iPad works great.
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#3469245 - 12/06/11 03:45 PM Re: Software for *.epub & *.mobi files [Re: Zero Niner]
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Calibre does file conversion but is not an actual reader?
I'd get the free Kindle app but iTunes doesn't have it where I come from (non-US) frown
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#3469268 - 12/06/11 04:18 PM Re: Software for *.epub & *.mobi files [Re: Zero Niner]
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Calibre has a builtin doc viewer but only on the PC not a reader for IOS.

For IOS, I don't think Kindle app or iBook does the .epub or .mobi format, but Stanza does a great job on that for on IOS, it can even download books from Calibre on your PC via wifi if you turn on the book server on Calibre.
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#3471142 - 12/09/11 03:34 PM Re: Software for *.epub & *.mobi files [Re: Zero Niner]
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Calibre is great for batch editing tags on your epubs and pdfs. My nook can group the books by authors. I have about 500 startrek pdfs so I edited the authors in batches to make the books easier to find.
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