Turning a pile of HTML files into ebooks you can read on your device
You have a set of HTML pages, such as documentation, saved articles or a hand-built manual. You want to read them on an iPad, a Sony Reader or an Android tablet, and those devices expect ePub files. VeryDOC HTML to ePub Converter is a Windows tool that converts .htm and .html files into standard .epub ebooks.
Quick facts
- Input: HTML files (.htm, .html)
- Output: standard ePub (.epub)
- Platforms: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and 7, in both 32-bit and 64-bit
- Price: $19.95 for a Personal License. A Site License is $99.95 and a Business License is $199.95.
Key features
Convert many HTML files in one run
Batch conversion lets you convert any number of HTML files at once. You don't have to repeat the job file by file.
Keep text, images, links and layout intact
The converter preserves the original text, graphics, images, hyperlinks and layout of your HTML files. The ebook should look like the page you started with.
Set the title, author and cover yourself
You can edit the ebook's name and author. You can also pick an image to use as the cover.
Drag, drop and convert
You drag your files into the application and click Convert. The output follows the OPS and OPF specifications, so ePub-compatible readers can open it.
Handles HTML in many languages
The vendor lists support for English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese content.
Where you can read the results
The vendor lists these ePub readers and devices:
- Apple iPad (iBooks)
- iPhone and iPod Touch
- Sony Reader
- Android devices (WordPlayer, FBReader, Aldiko)
- Barnes & Noble nook
- Hanlin eReader, BeBook, Bookeen Cybook, iRex Digital Reader and PocketBook Reader
Who it's for
It suits you if you have HTML content to read offline on an ebook reader or tablet. That might be help files, saved web pages or self-written documents. It also fits a small team that wants a simple desktop converter with batch support.
Pros and cons
- Pro: it does one job, and the workflow is drag, drop and convert.
- Pro: batch mode saves time on large sets of files.
- Pro: you can set the cover, name and author.
- Con: it only runs on Windows.
- Con: it handles only HTML input and ePub output. For other formats you need a different tool.
- Con: commercial use needs the pricier Business License.
FAQs
Which licence do I need?
The Personal License is for personal use, one per user. Businesses need a Business License for each copy. A Site License covers many copies at one location.
Can I convert several files at once?
Yes. Batch conversion handles any number of HTML files in one go.
Will my links and images survive?
The vendor says text, graphics, images, hyperlinks and layout are preserved.
Can I change the ebook's title and author?
Yes. You can edit both, and you can choose a cover image.
System requirements
Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and 7, in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.