How to use ebook edit tools to edit EPUB metadata
Use EPUB Metadata Editor when the book content is ready and the information attached to the EPUB needs a correction. Change the listed metadata, check the package manifest, review the before-and-after report, then generate a rebuilt EPUB with the updated record.
Change an EPUB title, creators, or publisher
Start with the field that needs attention. The editor lists title, creators, contributors, language, identifier, publisher, dates, subjects, description, and cover reference as editable EPUB metadata. It also validates the package manifest before generating the rebuilt file.
Review EPUB metadata before generating a rebuilt file
Read the before-and-after change report before you create the rebuilt EPUB. It shows which values changed and which stayed the same, so you can compare the edited record with the catalog entry or production copy you are checking.
The listed work stops at EPUB metadata and package-manifest validation. This page does not describe editing chapter text, changing page layout, converting an EPUB, or revising the book's images.
When to use Ebook Edit Tools
- A publisher has an EPUB with finished book content, but the title, creator details, or publisher field needs correction before cataloging.
- A librarian needs to compare an EPUB's identifier, language, dates, subjects, or description with a catalog entry.
- An author needs to check the description or cover reference in a revised EPUB before generating the rebuilt file.
- A production editor needs the package metadata checked and wants the change report with the rebuilt output.
Choose metadata editing or another ebook task
Choose Ebook Edit Tools when an EPUB's metadata needs inspection or editing. The category lists one child, EPUB Metadata Editor. For another ebook operation, open Ebook Tools, which also covers converting HTML to EPUB and EPUB to MOBI.
Use EPUB Metadata Editor for an existing EPUB whose descriptive fields need attention. Use Ebook Tools when the task is format conversion instead.
Frequently asked questions
What are ebook edit tools used for?
This category covers editing EPUB metadata: title, creators, contributors, language, identifier, publisher, dates, subjects, description, and cover reference. EPUB Metadata Editor also validates the package manifest and generates a rebuilt EPUB.
Which tool edits EPUB metadata?
EPUB Metadata Editor edits the metadata fields listed on this page. It shows a before-and-after change report before the rebuilt EPUB is generated locally.
Can I change an EPUB title, language, and publisher?
Yes. The editor lists title, language, and publisher among its editable metadata fields. It also lists creators, contributors, identifier, dates, subjects, description, and cover reference.
Does Ebook Edit Tools upload my EPUB?
The page describes ebook editing locally in your browser with no upload. The child tool description also says that it generates the rebuilt EPUB locally.