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Show HN: Embed a dedication page directly inside DRM-free EPUBs

dnmellen Tuesday, March 03, 2026

I built this as a small side project because gifting ebooks always felt a bit impersonal to me. It often feels like you are just sending someone a file.

The app lets you upload a DRM-free EPUB, add a dedication page, and generates a personalized copy of the book. It modifies the EPUB structure directly by inserting a new XHTML file into the spine and navigation.

It does not add or bypass DRM in any way. It only works with DRM-free files.

Uploaded files are automatically deleted after processing.

It is intentionally minimal. I care about open formats and digital ownership, and I wanted something that treats the book itself as the gift.

Would really appreciate technical feedback, especially from people familiar with EPUB internals.

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