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 ===Using Calibre to convert format=== ===Using Calibre to convert format===
  
-  * Copy the .epub (or whatever format) book to the Calibre main screen+  * Copy the ''.epub'' (or whatever format) book to the Calibre main screen
   * Select the book in the list, and click Convert Books    * Select the book in the list, and click Convert Books 
-  * For Kindle paperwhite or Kindle on iPad, use mobi as output format (see below for other alternatives) +  * Choose output format.  For Kindle paperwhite or Kindle on iPad, use ''mobi'' as output format (see below for other alternatives) 
-  * When the conversion is complete, the book will be stored in your user directory/Calibre Library/Authorname directory. +  * When the conversion is complete, the book will be stored in your user directory/Calibre Library/Authorname directory.\\ If you're user=george and the book is by Margaret Mitchell, you'll see the book in ''george/Calibre Library/Margaret Mitchell'' 
-  * You can then email this to your device's email address.+  * You can then email this converted file to your paperwhite's or iPad's email address.
   * You will get an email from Amazon asking you to verify that you want to download the book(s).   * You will get an email from Amazon asking you to verify that you want to download the book(s).
 +  * Go to your device and enjoy your book!
  
 Note that azw3 format won't work going to a Kindle Paperwhite.  According to the rejection email, only these can be delivered:  Note that azw3 format won't work going to a Kindle Paperwhite.  According to the rejection email, only these can be delivered: 
free_ebooks.txt · Last modified: 2024.05.08 09:22 by Steve Isenberg