e-BOOK CONVERSION
e-BOOK CONVERSION
Best in Class eBook Production for Rendering on All Devices
e-Book conversion refers to the process of transforming content from various formats, such as printed books or digital documents, into electronic book (e-book) formats that are compatible with e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and other digital devices. Here’s an overview of the e-book conversion process
Comprehensive Assessment of eBook
Content Preparation
File Format Selection
Appropriate file format for the e-book
Text Extraction
Image Optimization
Hyperlink Integration
Metadata Addition
Conversion Tools
eBook Production Workflow
Etechglobalserve ePublishing adopts XML-first workflow.
- Digital-native, backlist and print-to-digital titles, as required by different platforms and genres
- Testing on disparate devices—Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc., to evaluate features and functionality, and accordingly incorporate adjustments, and address other concerns
- Conduct asset research for procurement of digital media rights & permissions
- Define suitable vocabularies, identifiers, syntax to express metadata, metadata tagging
- Our workflows are adaptable for all kinds of books (from children’s literature to cookbooks, and academic publications), newspapers, STM journals, archival content or any other content type
EBook Production Workflow
E-book conversion refers to the process of transforming content from various formats, such as printed books or digital documents, into electronic book (e-book) formats that are compatible with e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and other digital devices. Here’s an overview of the e-book conversion process:
Content Preparation: The first step involves preparing the content for conversion. This may include scanning printed books or digitizing existing digital documents.
File Format Selection: Next, the appropriate file format for the e-book is selected based on compatibility with different devices and platforms. Common e-book formats include EPUB, MOBI, PDF, AZW, and others.
Text Extraction: Text is extracted from the source documents and formatted for the chosen e-book format. This may involve adjusting font styles, paragraph formatting, and page layout to optimize readability on digital devices.
Image Optimization: Images, illustrations, graphs, and other visual elements are optimized for digital display. This may include resizing images, adjusting resolution, and ensuring compatibility with e-book formats.
Metadata Addition: Metadata, such as book title, author name, publication date, and ISBN, is added to the e-book file to provide information about the content and facilitate organization and searchability.
Hyperlink Integration: Hyperlinks and cross-references within the content are integrated to enhance navigation and accessibility within the e-book.
Conversion Tools: Specialized software or online conversion tools may be used to automate the conversion process and ensure compatibility with different e-book formats and devices.
Quality Assurance: The converted e-book is thoroughly reviewed and tested to ensure accuracy, formatting consistency, and compatibility across various e-book readers and devices.
Distribution: Once the e-book conversion is complete and quality assured, the e-book can be distributed through online platforms, e-book stores, or directly to readers via email or download links.
By converting content into e-book formats, publishers, authors, and content creators can reach a wider audience and provide readers with convenient access to digital books that can be read anytime, anywhere, on their preferred devices.
