Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Useful Software

Normally your ereader comes with software for managing your ebook library, keeping your books in order and even converting them to the correct format but if you need a little bit extra here are a few tools that could help you get the most out of yopur ebook reader:

Conversion Software:

  • Calibre – A full ebook library management solution that allows you to organise, sync with your device and convert formats all in one package and it works on PC, Mac and Linux.  A great program
  • ABC Amber Converters – A whole suite of conversion tools for many formats (including DRM stripping) like LIT, LRF, PDF AND PALM PDB to a format of your choice – PC Only
  • Adobe Digital Editions – If you want to use the increasingly popular ePUB format on your Sony Reader or Cool-er Ebook or similar you’ll need a copy of Digital Editions for Mac or PC and register your device to use the files
  • Bookdesigner – A PC only program that uses MS Word to give you lots of control over how you want your book to appear on your ereader