All About eBook Compilers

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E-Book compilers are the software engines that make your online publishing work. They draw all your files, graphics and other content together into one cohesive, readable form.

In other words, they print your book. But what is the best ebook software? It depends on what you want to do.

In thinking about how to compile your ebook you may have decided that all you want to do is create PDF files (for an explanation of this visit Formats) in which case either of the pdf ebook compilers offered below will do the trick.

One is free to use, with a proviso, the other costs money but has a lot more features, many of which you may want to have at some stage.

Free ebook creation software is not all that easy to come by, so the fact that PDF Machine (see below) has a free trial version is a bonus. The PDF converter supplied by Software995 is completely free and comes with a whole suite of useful add-ons. The 'price' you pay for this is an advertisement that pops up every time you use it. You can live with it or pay a modest sum to upgrade and stop it happening.

On the other hand, if you want to create a finish that looks and behaves like a book, you should consider the html versions, but remember these only work properly for Windows users or those having a special conversion program to read Windows files.

If you haven't done so already, I suggest you visit The Cool Cook and download the two free versions of the First Aid book you'll find there.

This will give you a good indication of the difference between the two formats.

PDF Machine is remarkable for two things: its features and its price. There are PDF converters on the market costing twice as much which are nowhere near as easy to use, and which do not have its capabilities. There is a free version which will give you the chance to try it out. Upgrade when you are ready to publish your masterpiece :0)

Ebook Creatoris the software I used to create the html version of my books. Not only is there none better, at the time of writing there isn't even another rival. It comes with a complete instruction manual, but of course Shelley Lowery is incapable of stopping there. She also includes an entire book on how to publish, promote and sell your finished work. If you are a writer of online books, this may well be the best investment you will ever make. And you'll be pleasantly surprised by the price

Activ Ebook Compileris the software I used before Shelley's program came along. It's an excellent budget start for any would-be internet author and I highly recommend it. Depending on what you are trying to achieve, you may not need much more than this. There are excellent help files and a very responsive back-up team, so you won't be left on your own wondering which button to push. (Actually, it's pretty simple to use anyway).

Further information on ebook compilers:

• Choosing an eBook Compiler
• How to Choose an eBook Compiler
• Rating eBook Compilers
• Tips for buying an Ebook Maker