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How to automatically convert e-books to Kindle format when importing to your library

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But Caliber also has another nifty trick up its sleeve:it can automatically convert any ebook to MOBI format when you import it into your library.

What is special about the MOBI format? Well, it is the best format to use if you want to send e-books to your Kindle device. Kindles cannot read the widely used EPUB format, while other formats they can read, such as DOC, PDF, and HTML, are subpar and tend to have rendering issues.

How to convert ebooks to Kindle MOBI

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Setting up the automated conversion process takes two steps.

First, you need to make sure that MOBI is your preferred output. Open Caliber and go to Preferences> Interface> Behavior .

How to automatically convert e-books to Kindle format when importing to your library

In the left pane, find Preferred output format and select MOBI from the dropdown menu. Click Apply when you're ready.

How to automatically convert e-books to Kindle format when importing to your library

For the second step, you need to go back to the Preferences menu, but this time go to Import / Export> Add books .

In the new window, select the Adding Actions tab and check the box next to Automatically convert added books to current output format . Hit Apply to save your changes.

How to automatically convert e-books to Kindle format when importing to your library

Do you use Caliber to manage your e-book library? What other clever tricks do you know? Let us know in the comments below.