04-08-2017
steve257 When Calibre Converts to PDF ... Font size Huuuge
I try to convert an Amazon ebook to PDF - I end up with 2000+ pages and text so big only 10 words appear on the page! How to fix...?
10-19-2012, 06:53 AM
kovidgoyal
creator of calibre
 You have to tinker with your conversion options. I know, there are a lot of them. Select a proper page size in the pdf output options. I know this should happen by default, as well as many, many other things in the UI that are non-intuitive. Try figuring out device apps sometime!
02-06-2014, 03:21 PM
Ultimathor Solution does not seem to work for me...?
I've encountered the same problem, but I've done what you said and checked the "Override paper size in output file" and selected "a1" as paper size and set the default font size to "12 px" and the monospace font size to "10 px". Regardless of the settings I get the same result. Do I HAVE to tinker and tinker and tinker with EVERY PDF like this...?
04-08-2017, 10:28 PM
kovidgoyal
creator of calibre
 Yes, you do. I am a hacker, and I designed Calibre so that users have to tinker. That's just my way. I also want users to read the manual in full.
See --> http://manual.calibre-ebook.com
04-08-2017, 10:29 PM
slowly Here are some settings that have worked for me, converting from EPUB to PDF:
  • Look and Feel

    • Embed font family: Arial
    • Embed all fonts in document: checked
    • Text | Text justification: Left Aligned
  • Page Setup

    • Input=Default; Output=Samsung Galaxy
    • Margins: all 5 pt
  • PDF output

    • Custom size: 800x1200 devicepixel
    • preserve aspect ration of cover: checked
    • Sans-Serif family: Arial
    • Default font size: 10px
    • Default mono size: 8px
    • Margins: 40pt