FlightDeck's validation process starts
with EPUBCheck, but it does not stop there.
Validating
with EPUBCheck is important, but creating high - quality eBooks requires more than just having valid files.
But my goal is completeness of explanation today, so while I'd like to leave off
with epubcheck, let's start digging into why it takes a specialized program like this to generate a valid file.
epubcheck does not flag this as invalid, so it would benefit everyone to report this as an issue
with epubcheck.
Next, validate
with EPUBCHECK.
Check the file for errors
with epubcheck, then proof it on your destination platform.
Not exact matches
The generated ePub file doesn't pass
epubcheck, a program that checks ePub files for compliance
with the ePub standard
The FlightDeck web app extensively tests EPUB files, going beyond standard
EPUBCheck errors
with deeper validation and best practices clearly explained.
In the future, we'll probably have a dedicated EPUB 3 validation tool (modeled somewhat on
epubcheck, although
with quite a few changes, I hope), but I'd like to start working today.
[1:19]- Smashwords - specific requirements for the EPUB [2:47]- Validating your EPUB per
EPUBCheck [3:41]- Entering metadata and in the publishing section of Smashwords [5:55]- Uploading your cover (note: must be at least 1400px wide)[6:27]- Uploading your EPUB eBook [7:05]- Verifying EPUB upload on your product page [7:48]- Assigning an ISBN to your eBook [8:15]- Examining your dashboard (should say «Pending Review»)[8:50]- Getting email from Smashwords confirming
EPUBCheck verification [9:15]- Updating your Smashwords eBook
with a new EPUB and cover [11:30]- Resubmitting your eBook for Premium Status following updating
epubcheck is a valuable tool for anyone working
with EPUB documents.
Chances are high when faced
with duplicating or triplicating content that a producer will just implement a hack to get around complaints from
epubcheck.
EPUBCHECK -
EPUBCHECK is an EPUB validation tool designed to automatically determine if an EPUB file is compliant
with the EPUB standard.
If you're not so familiar
with handling command line tools and if you are working on Windows, I might suggest our free «EPUB - Checker», which capsules the
epubcheck - tool in a comfortable GUI.
However, for those of you committed to going it alone on formatting, there is a standard for ebooks, and your manuscript can be checked
with the free
epubcheck tool online.