To convert a PDF to Kindle using Calibre in 2020, follow these steps:
- Select "Add Books" in the toolbar.
- Choose the file you want to convert.
- Select "Convert".
- The program will convert the file to your desired format.
- Additional: You can modify the book information (such as the title, author…) – The file will be saved in a folder.
Supported Formats for Kindle
The Kindle supports the following file formats:
- AZW3
- AZW
- TXT
- Unprotected MOBI
- HTML
- DOC
- DOCX
- GIF
- PNG
- JPEG
- BMP (converted)
- Native PRC (if you have purchased an Amazon-branded e-reader or plan to do so).
Available Formats for Files on Mac
The available formats for files on Mac are:
- Word (DOC)
- HTML
- ePub
How to Convert Files for Kindle
To convert a file for Kindle, simply send an email to your Amazon address with the word "Convert" in the subject. Attach the e-book, preferably compressed in a file, to the email. When there are multiple files, use zip or .rar.
How to Read an EPUB File on Kindle
In conclusion, it is not possible to read EPUB books on Kindle because the format is not supported. To open an EPUB book on Kindle, you should first convert the book from EPUB to MOBI and then copy the converted file to the Kindle’s "Documents" folder.
How to Upload an EPUB File to Kindle
To convert an EPUB file to Mobi for Kindle, follow these steps:
- Install Calibre.
- Load the EPUB file into Calibre.
- Choose Mobi as the output format.
- Press OK.
- Your eBook in Mobi format will be ready to read in no time.
How to Convert EPUB to AZW
You can convert your EPUB files to MOBI or AZW3 for free on Zamzar.com. Simply add your EPUB files, choose the conversion format you want (e.g., MOBI or AZW3), and click "Convert Now".
Author Earnings from Selling Books on Amazon
If the price of your book is between €0.99 and €2.98 or above €9.99, you can earn 35% from its purchase on Amazon. If the price is between €2.99 and €9.99, you can earn 70%.
How to Turn a Physical Book into an eBook
Creating an eBook using Calibre is an automatic process. Follow these steps:
- Add the eBook (e.g., an EPUB file) to Calibre.
- Click on "Convert Books".
- Choose the input format (the format of your file).
- Choose the output format (e.g., a MOBI file).
- Click OK.
How to Convert a Book to Kindle
To convert a book to Kindle, you should already have an electronic copy of the book. For example, physical textbooks are often sold with electronic versions. At that point, simply convert it to the appropriate format (MOBI in this case) and transfer it to the Kindle if desired.