InDesign CC to EPUB

Create an ebook in InDesign. Learn how to convert an InDesign publication to EPUB.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• How to use the exercise files

1. Understand the Nature of EPUBs

• Ebook vs EPUB
• Fixed-layout EPUB vs. Reflowable EPUB
• Crack open EPUBs on Mac and Windows
• Specify an EPUB reader for Windows
• The internal structure of an EPUB

2. Gather Tools and Resources

• InDesign to EPUB workflow: An overview
• Make a custom workspace
• Install scripts
• Essential tools for ebook design

3. Prepare the InDesign File: Structure

• What gets included
• File prep checklist
• Flow in a Word manuscript
• Anchor images in the text flow
• Manage content export: Layout order
• Manage content export: Articles panel
• Create a navigation TOC
• Create chapter breaks
• Work with InDesign book files
• Add semantic markup

4. Optimize Text

• Maintain text frame spacing
• Clean up text
• Convert local formatting to styles
• Map text styles to HTML and CSS tags
• Prepare tables for optimal conversion
• Add an in-book TOC
• Indexes, footnotes, and endnotes
• Embed fonts
• Use the free Typekit fonts

5. Optimize Images for EPUB Export

• Create a cover image
• Specify resolution and appearance
• Convert InDesign artwork to images
• Set image position controls
• Manage object size
• Create image wraps
• Add ALT tags to images and objects
• Use Object Styles for EPUB attributes

6. Export InDesign to EPUB2 and EPUB3

• Choose EPUB2 or EPUB3
• Select options in the General panel
• Text, CSS, and JavaScript options
• Object and image conversion options
• Add metadata
• Adding EPUB viewing apps

7. Preview and Validate EPUB files

• Validate EPUB2 and EPUB3 files
• Proof the EPUB on ereader devices

8. Convert the EPUB to Other eBook Formats

• Explore the Kindle Direct Publishing portal
• Convert with Kindle Previewer
• Convert EPUB for other ereaders

Conclusion

• Next steps