Ebooks are finally taking off and entering the mainstream with devices like the Kindle or Sony’s Ebook Reader. What’s missing is a good software program to manage ebook collections. Calibre is a multi-platform ebook manager that can display, convert, list and sync ebooks. Program versions are available for the Windows, Linux and Mac OS X operating system.
Calibre provides the means to import ebooks that are stored on the computer system. It will display information like titles, authors, sizes, publishers and ratings in the default view mode. This can be changed to view the ebooks by cover or by tags instead.
Missing information can be edited manually or by pulling information from an Internet server that can retrieve information based on author, title or ISBN. The ebook management software is compatible with many file formats including the popular pdf, lit, mobi, cbz, cbr, txt and various others including zip and rar.
The ebooks can be launched and displayed in the default viewer of the selected file format from within the program’s interface. It is furthermore possible to convert single or multiple ebooks into different formats and sync them with electronic devices. Supported ebook readers include Amazon’s Kindle 1 and 2, Apple’s iPhone, SONY PRS 500/505/700 and Cybook Gen 3.
Another interesting feature is the ability to fetch RSS news feeds which are then made available in epub format by default with the option to convert it into a different format.
Calibe can run a (protected) server application that provides access to the ebook library from all computers with a web browser and Internet connection.
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Why would you use ISBN to get the cover image??
Can’t you just use the thumbnail image…
I installed it but it freezes for me when I try and import ebooks. I do have loads though.
Looks promising for the future anyway!!
With a bit of upgrading, it would be nice. It does not support any Windows Mobile ActiveSync connection, so you have to copy manually to your device via file manager. Help files are meager. A section on what file formats are readable by what readers would be helpful. Windows UI features are basically Win3.1, so no Vista style shortcuts. Usable, but a bit painful if your device isn’t supported. Not much out there yet, and this is one of the better ones.
That is true.
I think that referencer is the best though.
thanks for sharing
my ebook library is is good
thanks for sharing. with Calibre, i can easily manage ebook collectiona. additionally, i want to share Martview with you. Martview si also a fantastic ebook reader that allows you to read PDF files with ease.