Conversions

 

Starting with your PDF, InDesign, Microsoft Word files, or even scanned PDF files, we produce an eBook compatible with all the online sales platforms. We take great care in the quality of our work with an attention to detail, not just in the software and technology, but also with regard to the typographic layout. 

 

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Why do authors and publishers need ePub files?

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ePub allows authors and publishers to enable content to be distributed via a single digital publication file through many vendor channels and bookstores, and offers consumers interoperability for viewing online or offline, using a larger number of different devices and applications. The ePub specifications form a kind of vehicle between content creators and reading systems to enable this interoperability.

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Many problems can occur for those inexperienced in eBook conversion. Understanding the characteristics and requirements of eBooks and how they need to respond to reader functionality can ensure potential problems are addressed. Conversion is not simply a case of digitising what is contained in the traditional format; understanding how the font sizes and page numbers differ while giving the reader the choice of font and text size they wish to see are all important in providing a comfortable reading experience.

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Furthermore, a good eBook conversion will contain a hyperlinked contents page to enable chapter navigation via a single click and you will be able to search for keywords across all chapters through an intuitive full-text search functionality. When converting your file, we ensure all these requirements are met, guaranteeing your eBook will always be perfectly presented.

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Our conversion service includes the reading order, a table of contents and navigation links, internal and external website/email linking, footnotes and reference and index links where applicable.

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Each eBook conversion is validated to the latest industry requirements (International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) and World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)) to ensure it is fully aligned for the publishing industry, well-formed and compliant with the current ePub specifications.

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As accessible content is more important than ever, especially in relation with the European Accessibility Act this year in 2025. A key thing to consider will be alt-text – please feel free to get in touch regarding accessible WCAG compliant ePub3.​