Technology in the service of publishing
We build our own platforms and tools to help publishers produce digital content with better quality, better accessibility and less effort.
Publishing innovation
More than services: solutions that change how publishing works
Booknando does more than produce digital books. We build technology platforms that solve real problems for publishers, from accessibility to technical validation and audiobook production at scale.
Booknando Scribe
An image description platform for publishing accessibility, where artificial intelligence is only the starting point.
Unlike purely automated solutions, Booknando Scribe combines AI with a production process overseen by accessibility specialists.
What sets it apart: expert human oversight
- AI writes the draft; accessibility specialists refine the result
- Editorial context preserved
- WCAG 2.1 conformance
- A documented, traceable process
- Alternative text for images in EPUB and HTML5
- Long descriptions for infographics and complex illustrations
- Production at scale without losing the human touch
- Direct integration with the Booknando production flow
How it works
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Automatic extraction
The images in the book are identified and extracted automatically.
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AI first draft
Artificial intelligence produces an initial description.
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Human review
Specialists review, correct and add context.
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Validation and delivery
Descriptions are validated and placed into the final file.
Booknando Digital Preflight
A pre-flight technical validation system that inspects EPUB files before distribution, so there is less rework later.
It works like a pre-flight check in the digital publishing workflow.
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Structural validation
EPUBCheck built in, error detection and integrity checking.
Accessibility check
Ace by DAISY built in, alternative text checking and heading structure review.
Risk classification
A technical score from 0 to 100, classified as low, medium or high risk.
Executive report
A clear diagnosis in plain business language, with concrete recommendations.
Volyo Audiobooks
Giving a voice to books that would otherwise go unheard. Turn your books into accessible, high-quality audiobooks using neural voices.
Volyo Audiobooks is a platform built by Booknando to open up audiobook production.
- Selected neural voices of premium quality
- An intuitive platform for simplified production
- An audiobook ready to distribute
- Lower cost than traditional narration
- A premium service with quality oversight
Volyo Audiobooks Studio
Selected voices
A curated catalogue of neural voices for different literary genres.
Simple production
An interface straightforward enough to produce audiobooks without technical knowledge.
Ready to distribute
Finished files in the formats the major platforms accept.
Publishing automation
Specialist tools for publishers
Tailored solutions that take over repetitive tasks and speed up the publishing production flow.
Automated EPUB fixes
Batch fixes for recurring problems in EPUB files: metadata, CSS, navigation structure and more.
File conversion
In-house tools for converting between publishing formats: PDF, Word, InDesign, ONIX, EPUB and HTML5.
Data extraction from documents
Intelligent processing of contracts, cataloguing records and other publishing documents for automated data extraction.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about our solutions
What is Booknando Scribe and how does it use artificial intelligence?
Booknando Scribe is a tool that uses AI to generate alternative text and image descriptions for digital books. It reads the editorial context of each image and produces text that meets the WCAG accessibility criteria, which cuts the time and cost of making a book accessible considerably.
Does Digital Preflight replace manual EPUB validation?
Digital Preflight automates and speeds up the technical compliance check, catching problems in structure, metadata and accessibility. It does not replace expert human review, but it removes the repetitive work and makes sure no required validation is skipped.
Is Volyo Audiobooks compatible with platforms such as Spotify and Audible?
Volyo Audiobooks produces audio files in standard formats (MP3, M4A, M4B) that work with the main audiobook distribution platforms. Integration with any particular platform depends on that distributor's own requirements.
Are Booknando's solutions sold separately or as a package?
Each solution can be taken on its own or built into the publisher's existing production flow. We offer consultancy to map out what is actually needed and recommend the right combination of tools and services.
Want to know how our solutions could help your publishing house?
Talk to our team and find the right fit for your publishing workflow.
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