EPUB Metadata Editor

From now onwards, it will not be a difficult task for you to view and edit the hidden details of your eBooks. In this article, we will see how to update EPUB metadata efficiently in various ways. We’ll begin by exploring a user-friendly online metadata editing tool. Then, we’ll transition into the world of programming, showcasing C# and Java methods. Whether you’re a reader seeker organization or a developer diving into the technicalities, follow along as we unlock what’s hidden within EPUB eBooks metadata.

View and Edit EPUB Metadata Easily Online

Customizing EPUB Metadata becomes simple with online tools designed for metadata editing, such as GroupDocs.Metadata App.

Online EPUB Metadata Editor
  1. Visit the Online EPUB Metadata Editor App.
  2. Upload your EPUB file using one of the two simple methods:
    • Click “Browse” and select your file.
    • Drag and drop your file into the designated area.
  3. Edit the editable metadata properties of the uploaded eBook according to your requirements.
  4. Once you’ve made your changes, save your EPUB file with the updated metadata tags. If necessary, you can also export the properties in a spreadsheet format like XLSX.

That’s it! Have fun editing EPUB Metadata online.

Editing EPUB Metadata - Developer’s Guide

Hey developers! Are you eager to tweak the metadata of your EPUB eBooks using your coding skills? You will be able to do it easily in a moment. Here, I will introduce you to libraries that are designed to make this process a whole lot easier. I will show you how to use these APIs to edit EPUB file metadata programmatically. So, get ready to explore and choose the one that suits your needs best!

Let’s embark on customizing eBook metadata properties!

Modifying EPUB Metadata with C#

If you want to change EPUB metadata properties as a .NET developer, here’s how you can do it:

  1. Integrate the library into your application.
  2. Use the below-provided code snippet to view and edit the editable metadata properties as needed:
using (Metadata metadata = new Metadata("path/ebook.epub"))
{
    var root = metadata.GetRootPackage<EpubRootPackage>();
    root.EpubPackage.Creator = "GroupDocs";
    root.EpubPackage.Description = "metadata updated e-book";
    root.EpubPackage.Format = "EPUB";
    root.EpubPackage.Date = DateTime.Now.ToString();
 
    metadata.Save("path/ebook.epub");
}

Similarly, you can also change the Dublin Core metadata properties using C# code.

For detailed guidance, take a look at the articles on Working with metadata of EPUB eBooks using C#.

For more .NET API resources, check out these links:

.NET API | Documentation | Download

Modifying EPUB Metadata with Java

If you want to create your own application to view and edit EPUB eBook metadata using Java, here’s a simple way to start:

  1. Download and install the metadata library for Java in your application.
  2. Use the provided source code to view and edit EPUB metadata:
try (Metadata metadata = new Metadata("path/ebook.epub")) {
    EpubRootPackage root = metadata.getRootPackageGeneric();
 
    root.getEpubPackage().setCreator("GroupDocs");
    root.getEpubPackage().setDescription("metadata updated e-book");
    root.getEpubPackage().setFormat("EPUB");
    root.getEpubPackage().setDate(new Date().toString());
  
    metadata.save("path/ebook.epub");
}

Similarly, you can also change the Dublin Core metadata properties using Java code.

For detailed instructions, refer to the article on Working with metadata of EPUB eBooks using Java.

For more Java API resources, explore these links:

Java API | Documentation | Download

Conclusion

In this article, we explored the world of EPUB metadata manipulation, starting with online editing tools and advancing to programmatically editing metadata using C# and Java. We learned how to extract, view, and modify metadata the properties of EPUB files.

For detailed API information, readers are encouraged to consult the respective documentation. Questions and further discussions can be directed to the provided forum.

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