diff --git a/wiki/calibre.md b/wiki/calibre.md index 77b81c9..c0e5d4c 100644 --- a/wiki/calibre.md +++ b/wiki/calibre.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ -# Calibre +# calibre -[Calibre](https://calibre-ebook.com/) is a cross-platform, free and open-source +[calibre](https://calibre-ebook.com/) is a cross-platform, free and open-source software suite for [e-book](/wiki/e-books.md) management. It supports various formats aswell as conversion between them. ## Usage -This section addresses various features of Calibre. +This section addresses various features of calibre. ## Adding a Plugin @@ -103,3 +103,17 @@ Additionally the `Kobo Touch Extended` plugin is recommended to use since it mak Kobo e-readers easier. Finally `KePub Metadata Reader` and `KePub Metadata Reader` make it possible to read and write metadata to `.kepub` files which is especially useful. + +## Exporting and Importing Settings and Libraries + +This section explains how to export and import the settings of one calibre instance to another. +It is based on a +[reddit comment by dwhitzzz](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calibre/comments/1313kix/comment/mo4b9rn). + +To export the settings and libraries of a calibre instance open the corresponding instance and then +right-click the `calibre` Button on the top menu. +Select `Export/import all calibre data`, select the export or import option and then follow the +instructions. +Please note that the export only works when an empty folder is selected. +All calibre data will then be exported into the selected directory. +For the import process the folder that includes the calibre data has to be selected.