Reviewing Different Ebook Compilers

Now that you have a basic understanding of what an ebook compiler does. To help make the decision, this is a review of ebook compilers currently available. One each day.

* E-editor
This software has a demo version that you can download to try out before purchasing. You can't actually use the demo to create an ebook, but you can run the software and test it out thoroughly to see if it does what you need it to do for your particular ebook.

This ebook compiler is one of the easiest to use. The software has a very user-friendly help menu that provides instructions for and explanations of every field on every screen. The program also includes video tutorials demonstrating every step of this compiler with clear explanations of all fields that need to be filled out. There are 7 screens that you use to choose your ebook options.

This compiler requires your files to be in HTML format. You follow simple directions, and the compiler loads your files. If you decide to edit your ebook after it has been complied, make any changes in your original files and click on "Compile, your ebook" and your changes will appear in your compiled ebook.

E-editor allows for some customization of your ebook. You can create a special page that appears when the ebook is opened; create customized icons that appear on the desktop after downloading: use your logo on the task bar of your ebook; customize the task bar's buttons, where the task bar appears in your ebook, and choose the task bar's colors. Additionally, you can choose to have the ebook open to the last page read, which many of your buyers will appreciate.

An excellent and unique feature of E-editor is the capability to choose a standard Microsoft window or to create your own design for a window to personalize your ebook. The program provides some sample window designs, but you can use any . bmp ( bit map skin) graphic you have stored on your hard drive.

E-editor is a good choice if you are new at producing ebooks because it is easy to use and allows you to customize the appearance of your ebook

What Is An Ebook Compiler?

You have written and revised your ebook, hired an artist who has produced outstanding graphics, and now your are ready to actually put together your ebook. What you need to make an ebook is software called an ebook compiler.

There are many different compilers to chose from, but first, you need to know exactly what a ebook compiler does. Her is a simple explanation:

An ebook compiler is a software program that converts either text pages or HTML text into a single executable file or an ebook.

If you or someone that you hired has created a file with graphics in HTML, you will need an HTML ebook compiler. This type of compiler requires a working knowledge of the HTML tag language. You can also use software to do this for you. Such as Microsoft FrontPage or Macromedia Dreamweaver.

There are a large number of ebook compilers available on the market, all with glowing sales copy and tekkie language. It can get very confusing and overwhelming very fast without some simple guide lines to help you which compiler is right for you.

In the next part we will go into how to chose an ebook compiler?

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