Questions tagged [ebook-readers]

Ebook readers are hardware devices specifically developed for reading books and periodicals supplied in digital formats. Questions about ebook readers can include issues of compatibility, support of specific features.

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Software to Verify Formatting across ebook Readers

Is there anything out there to check that your fancy formatting will get displayed properly in ePub, Kindle, Kobo, phone readers, etc? Many years ago, when my company first started making eBooks we ...
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Is there a DRM-compatible ebook reader with continuous vertical scrolling?

I am looking for an eReader app for Android that will allow me to purchase DRM protected ebooks and read them with continuous vertical scrolling. So far I've only managed to find apps that only ...
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Ebooks that allow handwritten notes

Is there a place to buy ebooks that allow handwritten notes in the apps used to read them? I'm considering buying etextbooks, and want to be able to write handwritten notes in them with a wacom pad. ...
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Sending Personal Computer's Screenshot of text to e-reader makes text blurrier than before. Why?

Sending Personal Computer's Screenshot of text to e-reader makes text blurrier than before when I embed the screenshot into a word document/pdf file. Why? Image looks fine on a personal computer. ...
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E-Reader with decent browser for rendering openHAB dashboard

I'm running openHAB on my Raspberry Pi 4 with several dashboards. Now I want to display one of these dashboards on an E-Ink display and I'm looking for a good device. The openHAB dashboard is just a ...
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Any E-Readers suggestions that supports ACSM books and scribbles / drawings?

As titled, I have recently bought a couple of books across platforms that are ACSM-encrypted, and would like to see if there is any E-Readers that supports drawing annotations. I have tried several ...
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Is there any best reader in all devices?

I have been using readera, xodo & kindle in my mobile for reading epub, mobi. Usually I read pdfs through default pdf Acrobat in the mobile. Also I'm using Ms edge for pdf, ice cream for epub ...
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Can one have ebooks that show updates available

I'm wondering if there is any ebook format, hopefully standard and widely supported one, that allows you to track updates to the book. So that the customer can download a book, and when that book is ...
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Which ebook readers can play videos?

I am looking for help to determine which ebook readers that are currently on the market can play videos. Specifically I would like to know if there is a model that works well with online learning ...
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How to hide toc.xhtml in epub 2

I have an epub 3 that I want to be backwards compatible for older e-readers that expect an epub 2. My table of contents is rendered in a toc.xhtml, as expected by an epub 3. In addition, I have an ....
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I need to know what format can be used on my kindle Oasis 2019 to save up the most space?

I have files in .txt with the total weight of 457 mb. I need to save it in 170 mb of space of the kindle oasis 2019.
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Change eBook font doesn't change font for ordered/unordered lists

I've created an ePUB with fonts exported so that when viewed on "Original" (eg in iBooks), you see the same font as the paperback edition of the book. But if you change the font in iBooks (...
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Show books of device that are missing in calibre

How can I show books that are on the device, but not present in the local Calibre library? I have installed Calibre on multiple computers. Naturally, my eBook device ends up with the complete ...
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How to convert and read Khmer PDFs on Kindle?

I was able to find a PDF in Khmer language(a.k.a. Cambodian language). However, when I tried to upload it into my kindle, it turns everything into gibberish. I've looked around and there aren't many ...
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Save reading percentage, bookmarks and highlights inside of epub file

Is there a way or a specific epub reader that can save highlights and bookmarks inside of the epub file. Basically I would like to have an app that works like kindle on different devices, so that my ...
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How can i add a copy right/license to my book online

I have being writing a book which i am planning to publish but i don't have a copy right/license. I was asking of how to do that online.
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How can I select text in Freda?

I installed Freda reader in my PC with Windows 10 and my phone with Android. I cannot select text in any of the two devices. When I try to select a text, Freda interprets that I want to change the ...
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how to redeem Amazon gift cards on a Kindle?

I currently have some money in my Amazon account purchased through an Amazon gift card and can redeem an additional card through the web interface. I have redeemed cards directly on the kindle, but ...
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If you purchased this item from Amazon, delete the item and download it from the Cloud

I'll probably end up asking Amazon for a refund on: XQuery: Search Across a Variety of XML Data Product details Paperback: 762 pages Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 2 edition (Jan. 7 2016) ...
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What ebook reader synchronises between Windows and Android?

What e-books software synchonizes between a Windows PC and an Android smartphone? Currently I use FBreader for my phone and Microsoft Edge for PC. But it's not convenient, because I need to download ...
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Can I force Calibre flow mode to ignore page breaks and never skip pages like paginated mode?

The icon for Flow mode shows a viewport with the bottom half of one page on the top followed by the top half of the next page underneath it. But I've found that when I activate Flow mode this only ...
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How do I filter out read items in a collection in Kindle?

I read a lot of short material on my Kindle Oasis, which I add to a collection to remember reading them later. I want a way to get rid of read items in this collection.
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Is there any app available for reading the books downloaded in PDF format?

I like to listen to audiobooks a lot. Is there application which can read the downloaded books directly? There are various app but you have to manually copy the paragraphs and then it reads for you. ...
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Accessible voice controlled e-reader?

I am looking for an e-reader or Ipad app for someone with mobility issues. A voice activated system would be ideal. For example, a verbal "Turn page" command instead of a physical swipe. While the ...
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How to include SVG in eBooks

How can one add .SVG files to ebooks in a way that is supported by major ereaders? I've raked through the entire internet, and I find two things: People bragging about including SVG in their eBook. ...
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iRiver Story stopped reading files

I have no idea where to find an answer to this question, so i'll just throw it here hoping i'm not making anyone mad. I've had an iRiver Story e-book reader for some time now; i think i got it as a ...
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best e-reader for pdfs

I've read that kindle can be dodgy when trying to download files that were NOT purchased from Amazon? I have downloaded thousands of pdf books
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How can I fix this kindle?

I tried to turn on my kindle DX and I found it in this state: The screen was normal prior to that with no anomalies.The external screen is fine with no cracks or scratches. What I remember one day ...
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Sizing my Epub for Edit for read-along

I formatted an ePUb in Indesign CC 19. I am ready to put in the audio for the read-along. I researched the viewpoint size to fit more than one IPAD. 2048 x 1536 is what was suggested for my epub ...
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How to convert jarirreader format to PDF/Mobi

I do have a book extension is .jarirreader from https://jarirreader.com/ However I can't read / convert the book unless i open it with there app. here is the book structure. Images contains the ...
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Windows explorer - preview thumbnail of MOBI and AZW files

I am able to preview epub thumbnail on windows explorer via CBX Shell. However, MOBI and AZW files didn't have a thumbnail. How to solve the problem? Should I convert to epub files?
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How can I turn my hardcover book into a digital copy?

I have several books that I love reading but because of my asthma I would need them in digital format. The paper back is too old and would affect me. I tried to find one of them in digital format but ...
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How to open file daisy protected?

I downloaded a file daisy from the Internet Archive but it can't open by the program ( Setup-amis-U.S.English ) said protected ? So which program can open it just to read .. I tried the Adobe Digital ...
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How Does Amazon Kindle Renting work on *buntu/Linux Systems?

I'm interested in renting this textbook (https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Ethical-Issues-Nursing-Guido/dp/013335587X) from Amazon, but I am running a Linux system (Kubuntu 18.04.01). How does renting ...
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I cannot display ebook content on the Kobo ebook app

I have purchased an ebook from Rakuten Kobo, downloaded ebook app on my computer, I see my book on the ebook, but cannot seem to display the book. I have tried clicking on the book, I clicked on ...
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how does kindle ownership work?

Imagine I buy a book in kindle. question 1) is it possible to share it with someone else so that he doesn't pay at all for that book? Question 2) if it's possible, then how is it a good idea that ...
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Can I implement read-aloud myself for epub 3?

I wish to have an ebook where pressing the play button results in only one paragraph being played at a time. Also, the person reading the book should be able to press on certain words to see the ...
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How can I set a default font family in Kobo Aura H2O?

It is not that I need any extra font in my Kobo Aura H2O, because I have added several extra fonts into /fonts directory in my device. I want —if possible— to change the family font (one that ...
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Best platform and format for eBook on software/programming

I am totally new to eBooks / digital publishing. I want to publish a book on a software/programming topic. It makes zero sense for it to be paperback, because I want readers to be able to copy and ...
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Your Kindle Needs Repair: battery invalid: -22

I'm getting a battery error which might just mean low battery: https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/349103/Your+Kindle+needs+repair.+Repair+Code+0.+Version+2588930001 https://www.reddit.com/r/kindle/...
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Where can I download free ebooks? [closed]

I have been searching for ebooks but I don't have money to buy them. Can I get them for free?
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Ebook reader cannot be turned on

I just bought a Prestigio PER5664 ebook reader and I tried to turn it on. According to the manual, the Power button should be pressed for a few seconds to turn the reader on. I pressed the button, ...
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Kindle doesn't read the files after being formatted

I have borrowed my friend's old kindle to read some files on it. They were plenty and he had a large archive himself. So, I had to transfer them somewhere else. But the capacity was still full so I ...
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Can I keep a reading diary on my device?

I have a Kobo Aura One. After finishing a book, I try to take some notes (something like a reading diary). Sometimes the notes become a review, sometimes I write something personal which few other ...
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Ereader for my app

I am looking for an ereader to incorporate in my app. I know lots of work has been done in this area and would not want to re-invent the wheel. Any good suggestions of open-source ereaders that can be ...
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How can I create beautifully designed ebooks?

Are ebooks created in Photoshop? or I should first insert photos in M.S word then convert it to .pdf file? I want to create a ebook for marketing purpose. also, how can i have a menu in my ebook, so ...
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Ebook reader with pdf markup capabilities for reading outside

I have an iPad with an app called GoodReader, which allows me to decently mark up scientific articles. Yet, even a little bit of sun renders it useless. With kindle — my cousin has one — you can read ...
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Things to consider for choosing an e-ink pdf ereader for science books and papers

I have taken a look at A4 size e-ink ebook readers for pdf files. I have found five models: SONY DPT RP1 Good e-reader 13.3" Onyx Boox Max Carta Dasung Icarus A4 And there is Remarkable, but that ...
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Can I publish my book (paperback) using createSpace if I already initiated paperback and published Kindle edition in Amazon?

I have published my ebook in all Amazon websites (US UK DE FR ES IT NL JP BR CA MX AU IN). I also initiated paperback through Amazon. Unfortunately for Amazon India paperback option was not ...
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How to tell if an entire ePub ebook was downloaded for offline viewing?

How can I check if an ePub ebook was fully and correctly downloaded onto my iPad or iPhone without being corrupted? I want to be sure to read it in those situations where I can't connect to the ...
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