Kindle Tools, Part 2 – Applications
(Update 12/17/09)
I will use the kinder word, applications, rather than use the less negatively associated term of hack
. These are files that are installed on the Kindle device or your computer to augment, facilitate or circumvent Kindle functions. I have at least dabbled
My popularity isn’t even in the same universe as Mobilereads, nevertheless I don’t want to get into legal issues with any vendor, so I won’t list the steps or links for most of the tools, you’ll need to use those fine brains to figure out how to obtain them. I plan on keeping this list and the Kindle Tools – Part 1 – Web Tools lists updated.
Documentation on how to use the below tools – By Request Only, please use the Contact Us link in the navigation bar above.
DRM Apps
ConvertLIT – Updates DRM on lit files
ConvertLIT GUI – User interface for ConvertLIT
PyCrypto – Updates DRM on epub/pdf (Best Bet for Kindle Use)
Mobi2Mobi – removal of disabled TTS, modification of ebook metadata
KindlePID – Find your Kindle PID # to be used by vendors that require a MobiPocket ID number (not all ebook sites will accept the KindlePID)
KindleFIX – Uses the PID # from KindlePID to update a DRM mobi book
Mobidedrm – Update DRM on mobi/prc (Best Bet for Kindle Use)
Conversion Apps – (None will convert or modify DRM’d files)
Savory – native ebook conversions for pdf/epub ON the Kindle
Calibre – ebook library organization, ebook conversion & content delivery, ebook metadata modification.
MobiPocket Creator – ebook conversion to Kindle format
ABC Amber Lit Converter – Converts lit to other formats
Other Apps
Screensaver Hack – updates your Kindle so you can use your own pictures as screensavers
Font Hack – improves your Kindle fonts so the contrast is better
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