Convert Kindle books to Logos?

Jan Krohn said:

Please wait for the auto scroll function. It will make things much easier. It will hopefully be complete within a week.

Jan, did you ever get the auto-scroll feature working? This would help so much.

I have found the only way to get definite answers- contact the publisher- I have on approximately 400 titles- you may pay a fee ranging from $4-10 dollars, and I have actually been furnished PDF, RTF or Docx files in 30% of the cases, you have to ask. 

I do have a program to convert Kindle to Word by copy / paste- but have found its just easier to take a few extra steps. Just so you know some will just say "NON!!" but that's life.

John said:

What do you ask them when you contact them?  Specifically if they offer a PDF/DOCX version of the book?

Any insight into which publishers are more likely to offer this vs. ones that aren’t in your experience?

Yes just ask them if they offer a downloadable version or if they can send it.

This is a process basically, usually when you contact them it will depend on the book, different books, different people. They will sometimes know immediately, about 30% of the time, or they will start a process by which you get permission, and pay. However it goes make sure "you" remain faithful to the agreement, this is a legal and binding transaction. I have gotten permission from Baker, AMG, and numerous less known publishers. To be honest it's probably going to depend on the book and what's happening between publisher and author- they will not jeopardize that relationship.

Ask Logos to see if someone there has a contact with a particular publisher for books they are not involved with. 

Josh Hunt said:

I got the program to work. thanks so much.

As i understand it, I have to copy one chapter at a time?

Am I missing something?

Nope. As I understand it, that's the way it works. For me, it doesn't just automatically do one chapter at a time. It does about 7-10 pages at a time. It tends to overlap and repeat content, which you then have to go back and edit. The final product required hours of editing, and I still couldn't get it right. I'm hoping for the automatic version.

Thank you so much for this!  I have a few books that I have wanted to import into my LOGOS but had been unable to get around the DRM, have tried a few ways, but no joy.  This worked like a dream.  Have shared your page as well as this tread with others who may be able/willing to work with you get get the Mac version for those who have requested it.  May God richly Bless you.  Thank you again

Lori Jane said:

Is this still working? I just tried it and Kindle says to use a supported browser. Thank you.

Sadly, no. That tool is based on Microsoft Internet Explorer, which is no longer supported to display Kindle books.

Maybe I'll look into creating a new tool based on a different browser later this year or next year, but currently time doesn't permit making that a priority.

Hi Dawn and others:

There are some additional wrinkles to the issue, which I'll be happy to share via email. My email address is on my Faithlife profile (click my name).

Martin du Plessis said:

Just downloaded your program. Error message reads, we're sorry Kindle is not supported in this browser

Yes, it's based on Microsoft Internet Explorer, which is no longer supported by Kindle...

I'll remove the download shortly, and if I ever find the time to make a new tool with a new browser, I'll announce that here...

Adam Crafton said:

I went out to the link and it says that it won't work with explorer and there isn't Edge version.  Do you know when that could be available?

Thanks

Hi Adam:

I can't help you with that procedure, but if you don't mind packing a lunch, I have some lengthy (one-time setup) instructions that I can send you to help format-shift your Kindle books. After the setup, the conversions are quick and frequently with very good results. Send me an email (see my Faithlife profile; click on my name above), Subject: 'Kindle Conversion'.

Is this still active for download?