CNET Editors' review
Lacking a fancy name and a fancy interface, and still in beta, Auto Kindle eBook Converter nevertheless quickly converts some of the most-used desktop formats to a Kindle-friendly MOBI for free.
Compatible with PDF, HTML, LIT, PDB, and CHM files, the program opens to a Windows file browser. Choose the file you want to convert, hit Open, and then choose your destination folder. The converter goes to work, generally converting files quickly--although this depends on the length of your document. When it's done, connect your Kindle to your computer and move the file into the Documents folder. Safely disconnect the Kindle, and the converted file will appear in your main list of documents, automatically converted on the Kindle to its default MPB format.
The freeware converter is dead simple but there's plenty of room for improvement. The most obvious thing it's missing is a graphical interface, which could be combined with a default output directory to cut out several steps. Some formats may also hiccup on images, so don't be surprised if pictures don't always convert. However, it works and offers users another option besides e-mailing documents to their Kindle and paying the small conversion fee.
Publisher's Description
From Dead Messengers:
By utilizing some very common processors I have created a small one at a time file processor that takes a source pdf lit or html document and converts it to a mobi pocket file via mobigen. This transfer does not bypass and DRM and generally excludes images from the final document. Some errors exist with .lit file processing due to the lit processor. Sometimes filenames do not process correctly and the lit converter is not compatible with windows 64. Changes are being made to include a different processor to allow for more reliable operation.
Version 0.4.35 now supports full image support for PDF file processing using ghostscript.
What's new in this version:
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All versions:
2.2 starsout of 26 votes
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Current version:
2.1 starsout of 24 votes
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My rating:
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"Why would CNET Rate this so Highly?"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
No Pros too hard to use.
Cons
Wouldn't convert properly. Won't open on it's own, took time to determine how to figure where I could even load my source file.
Summary
Fortunately, I didn't leave on my computer long enough to have as many problems as others and I didn't read any other comments prior to downloading, which I normally do, when CNET gives the program a bad rating. I have just given my outdated laptop a new Norton software, so it was fully protected, and I didn't open any new web pages, or my Micrsoft office Pro, or I would have been very upset.
Thanks for helpful reviews listed above mine. -
"So So converter"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
The generated Kindle readable file information lacks alot of the formatting from the original PDF file. This can make it somewhat difficult to read the converted file in Kindle.
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"A Non-starter"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
Sorry, but there are none.
Cons
After downloading this program, my IE browser became unstable, and my MS Works program would shut itself down every time I tried to open it. I uninstalled the program and things are back to normal now. Don't know what the problem was, but I don't think I want to try it again. Thanks anyway.
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"Doesn't Carry Over Quotation Marks or Blank Spaces"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
-Works well
-Fast
-Easy to Use
-FreeCons
-Quotation Marks are removed.
-Blank Lines are removed. -
"Don't need the program."
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
Didn't try it
Cons
Didn't try it
Summary
Figured out a way to convert perfectly without any program http://******/ctknK
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"Works as promised"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
Easily converts pdf to kindle.
Cons
Takes a few minutes to figure out.
Summary
After some trial and error got the program to work as promised. I easily converted pdf ebooks to kindle. Takes a minute or two to convert most files.
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"garbage a la doo doo"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
garbage deluxe with creme
Cons
more garbage but this time with (sprinkles)....yay!
Summary
yep... sure enough.... IT'S NOTHING BUT GARBAGE!
I would like to take a moment to thank the idiot that developed this masterfull piece of crap. Not only did you write a worthless app, but at the same time you have proven that you paid no attention in school.
Now, go back to your community college and get another certificate of completion and try again. Only next time, actually try and run the app yourself before giving to the world. A little beta testing goes a long way and saves you the humiliation of putting your name on a product that does nothing. -
"Warning -Dangerous Product - DO NOT DOWNLOAD!!!!"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
It converted pdf's easily ..... but see my con below
Cons
Totally killed my computer, files converted screwy, Did not convert all .Lit files
Summary
I did NOT read the reviews before downloading this software and a few days later I could not get onto the internet or access files and then blocked from my Antivirus program and eventually it killed my hard drive. I thought it was another program and almost downloaded it again today but this time I read the reviews and realize that it was this software that did it. STAY AWAY. $250 dollars later I totally regret it. Could have bought a lot of books for my kindle.
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"AVG TROJAN ALERT!"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
My AVG intercepted this download, says Trojan or variant NEW
Cons
TROJAN ALERT
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"needs to convert Kindle to PDF file"
Version: Auto Kindle eBook Converter 0.4.50
Pros
if you have a kindle it works great, I need to convert Kindle into PDF
Cons
I need a different converter
Summary
does anyone have a converter that will convert Kindle into a PDF format.
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