Wednesday, July 10, 2013

How To Choose Which Epub Conversion Method To Use

By Carmella Watts


Epub conversion refers to the process of converting a file to be published electronically, whether as a book, magazine, newsletter, or any other publication. There are a variety of ways to go about the process, depending on your budget and the amount of time available.

The format of choice for many people is the PDF or html. PDF is seen as less flexible than Html, especially if you have a dedicated ereader or a tablet. Html is more flexible as the layout tends not to be fixed and can be geared toward whatever media you want to publish on.

A massive issue with the PDF file is that it is often geared towards a certain page size. This means that when you use it for devices with higher or lower page sizes there may be issues. This can be accentuated when zooming from text and making it smaller.

People use epub converter tools because not all media devices can read the same files. This would obviously not be the case if every device catered for just one file type, but that isn't the way things are. So when deciding to convert files the user has 3 choices, these are: to use an online conversion tool, outsource a firm to do all the converting, and to buy software and do all the converting themselves. Obviously, much depends on the time and money at your disposal.

For those who run publishing companies or who are authors who would prefer to have their books exclusively on their own site, it is best to decide exactly what formats will be used. A little research into the most popular readers and computers should give an indication as to what file formats are popular. The easier route could well be to get a company to do all the conversions.

Downloading epub converter software isn't always straightforward. It really depends on how much funds you have and if you wish to go down the free route. This may mean having less control over the finished product. If you've decided to go on the do it yourself route it would probably be best to ascertain your needs first and look for the best option to fulfill them.

Using an online converter has its advantages. No need to download and install software as all that is required for conversion is to upload the file to the software program built into the website. Usually you'd pick the formats you wish to convert to and just click a button and wait. Some even allow you to select the actual reader that you'd like the publication to be read in, therefore tailoring it for that media.

Epub conversion is easier then ever. Once the customer knows what they are after and how much time they are willing to spend getting it, they have a range of options. Thee days, whether you choose to buy software or outsource, there is a service for you.




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