converters recommended (pdf to epub) for affinity publisher 2 (iPAD) for submission to services such as Draft2Digital

[RanjanB]

Which PDF to ePUB converter/s would you recommend for PDFs produced by Affinity Publisher 2 software?
Ideally for iPAD but can utilize mac catalina or windows 7 as well as alternatives for the conversion.

[DWright]

Hi @RanjanB,

Welcome to the forum

There are several tools that can do this I personally have used the Free Calibre E-Book manager to convert a PDF into an ePub file

[bici]

On 11/9/2023 at 7:33 AM, DWright said:

Hi @RanjanB,

Welcome to the forum

There are several tools that can do this I personally have used the Free Calibre E-Book manager to convert a PDF into an ePub file

I have downloaded caliber but I seen no option to open a pdf for converting to epub? 

[v_kyr]

43 minutes ago, bici said:

I have downloaded caliber but I seen no option to open a pdf for converting to epub? 

Calibre (Desktop Software):

1. Download and Install Calibre:
   Download and install Calibre from the official website.
2. Import PDF into Calibre:
   Launch Calibre and click the “Add books” button to import your PDF file.
3. Select PDF File:
   Select the imported PDF file from the Calibre library.
4. Configure Settings:
   Click the “Convert books” button in the top toolbar.
   In the new window, choose “ePub” as the output format.
   Set any other options, such as layout, fonts, or information.
5. Initiate Conversion:
   Click “OK” to start the conversion process.
6. Access Converted ePub File:
   Once the conversion is complete, find the ePub file in the Calibre library or specify a location to save it.

 

Calibre PDF to ePub: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Download and Install Calibre:

1. Download from the Official Website:
   Download and install Calibre, a free and open-source eBook management software, from the official website (https://calibre-ebook.com/).
2. Launch Calibre:
   Launch Calibre and click the “Add books” button in the top left corner of the toolbar to import your PDF file.
3. Import PDF:
   Once the PDF file(s) is imported, select the PDF file(s) you want to convert from the Calibre library by clicking on them.
4. Convert Books:
   Click the “Convert books” button in the top toolbar or right-click on the selected PDF file(s) and choose “Convert books” from the context menu.
5. Choose Output Format:
   In the new window that appears, select “ePub” as the output format from the drop-down menu in the upper right corner.
6. Reflowable Settings:
   Under the “Look & Feel” section on the left side of the window, choose “Reflowable” as the output format to ensure the ePub file is reflowable.
7. Customize Settings:
   You can change additional characteristics like typefaces, margins, metadata, and more by navigating the conversion window’s tabs. Make any desired adjustments to customize the output file.
8. Initiate Conversion:
   Once you have finished configuring the settings, click the “OK” button at the bottom right corner to start the conversion process.
9. Monitor Progress:
   Calibre will convert the PDF file(s) to ePub format based on your specified settings. A progress bar will show the conversion status.
10. Access Converted ePub File:
    To access the converted ePub file, click on the format dropdown button in the book details section of Calibre and select “ePub.” You can then click on the ePub file to open it or right-click and choose “Open containing folder” to locate the file on your computer.

By following these steps, you can convert PDF files to reflowable ePub format using Calibre. Remember to test the converted ePub file on different devices or eReaders to ensure proper formatting and adaptability to various screen sizes.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Convert PDF to ePub

Online Conversion Services:

1. Choose a Reliable Converter:
   Visit an online converter website such as Zamzar, OnlineConvertFree, or PDF2Go.
2. Upload Your PDF:
   Click the “Choose File” or similar button to upload your PDF file to the converter.
3. Select Output Format:
   Choose the output format as ePub.
4. Initiate Conversion:
   Start the conversion process and wait for the website to process your file.
5. Download ePub File:
   After completion of the conversion, download the ePub file to your device.

[bici]

15 minutes ago, v_kyr said:

Calibre (Desktop Software):

1. Download and Install Calibre:
   Download and install Calibre from the official website.
2. Import PDF into Calibre:
   Launch Calibre and click the “Add books” button to import your PDF file.
3. Select PDF File:
   Select the imported PDF file from the Calibre library.
4. Configure Settings:
   Click the “Convert books” button in the top toolbar.
   In the new window, choose “ePub” as the output format.
   Set any other options, such as layout, fonts, or information.
5. Initiate Conversion:
   Click “OK” to start the conversion process.
6. Access Converted ePub File:
   Once the conversion is complete, find the ePub file in the Calibre library or specify a location to save it.

 

Calibre PDF to ePub: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Download and Install Calibre:

1. Download from the Official Website:
   Download and install Calibre, a free and open-source eBook management software, from the official website (https://calibre-ebook.com/).
2. Launch Calibre:
   Launch Calibre and click the “Add books” button in the top left corner of the toolbar to import your PDF file.
3. Import PDF:
   Once the PDF file(s) is imported, select the PDF file(s) you want to convert from the Calibre library by clicking on them.
4. Convert Books:
   Click the “Convert books” button in the top toolbar or right-click on the selected PDF file(s) and choose “Convert books” from the context menu.
5. Choose Output Format:
   In the new window that appears, select “ePub” as the output format from the drop-down menu in the upper right corner.
6. Reflowable Settings:
   Under the “Look & Feel” section on the left side of the window, choose “Reflowable” as the output format to ensure the ePub file is reflowable.
7. Customize Settings:
   You can change additional characteristics like typefaces, margins, metadata, and more by navigating the conversion window’s tabs. Make any desired adjustments to customize the output file.
8. Initiate Conversion:
   Once you have finished configuring the settings, click the “OK” button at the bottom right corner to start the conversion process.
9. Monitor Progress:
   Calibre will convert the PDF file(s) to ePub format based on your specified settings. A progress bar will show the conversion status.
10. Access Converted ePub File:
    To access the converted ePub file, click on the format dropdown button in the book details section of Calibre and select “ePub.” You can then click on the ePub file to open it or right-click and choose “Open containing folder” to locate the file on your computer.

By following these steps, you can convert PDF files to reflowable ePub format using Calibre. Remember to test the converted ePub file on different devices or eReaders to ensure proper formatting and adaptability to various screen sizes.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Convert PDF to ePub

Online Conversion Services:

1. Choose a Reliable Converter:
   Visit an online converter website such as Zamzar, OnlineConvertFree, or PDF2Go.
2. Upload Your PDF:
   Click the “Choose File” or similar button to upload your PDF file to the converter.
3. Select Output Format:
   Choose the output format as ePub.
4. Initiate Conversion:
   Start the conversion process and wait for the website to process your file.
5. Download ePub File:
   After completion of the conversion, download the ePub file to your device.

Thank-you for your detailed instructions. I succesully managed to get calibre to covert from PDF to ePub. But oh dear what a mess the ePub file turned out to be! The output from Apple Books was better although it too muck-up some of the image placings etc. Seems like there is not an easy solution.  I am thinking that if one leaves out images it might work out better. 

[v_kyr]

15 minutes ago, bici said:

The output from Apple Books was better although it too muck-up some of the image placings etc.

Well specific tools like Apple's iBook Author etc. are of course more predestinated for the overall writing and final creation of ePub based contents here, than using any PDF to ePub converter.

[bici]

42 minutes ago, v_kyr said:

Well specific tools like Apple's iBook Author etc. are of course more predestinated for the overall writing and final creation of ePub based contents here, than using any PDF to ePub converter.

Yes you are right. I had a working document in pages and went back to that to produce what we need,. The Affinity Publisher file was more elegant... In any event, I have now produced an almost perfect ePub from Pages. Rather than use reflowable output I used fixed layout and we are satisfied with the output. 

Thank-you for yr help

[v_kyr]

8 hours ago, bici said:

The Affinity Publisher file was more elegant...

I'm sure they will add one day ePub export to it, as that would also make much sense to have for APub.