You can use Kindle Create to prepare an eBook and paperback with the same manuscript file. If you prepare your paperback with Kindle Create, you can publish it in any trim size. Kindle Create also takes care of complicated paperback formatting tasks for you. When you upload your file to KDP, margins are automatically calculated, and page numbers are added to your paperback's table of contents page and footers. Your first chapter will start on a right-facing page, with subsequent chapters starting on the next available page. Show Haven't downloaded Kindle Create yet? Contents
Is this feature right for my book?This feature is designed for text-heavy books with a simple layouts (e.g., novels, essays, memoirs) that you want to publish in eBook and paperback format. Limitations include:
Want to format your paperback yourself? For a step-by-step video guide that walks you through formatting a paperback manuscript in Microsoft Word, check out the KDP Build Your Book guide for Word (PC), Word (Mac), and Pages. Prepare your eBook and paperback
Frequently asked questionsI used Kindle Create to prepare my eBook. How do I convert it to a paperback?
Learn how to change the page number start location. Is the start page number location the same thing as the Start Reading Location for eBooks? Will it affect how my royalties in Kindle Unlimited are calculated?No, we don't use the page number start location in Kindle Create to measure the number of pages customers read in your eBook. Learn more about Kindle Edition Normalized Page Count. What size margins will my paperback get? Can I change them?The margins are calculated based on your book's trim size and page count so they meet KDP's specifications. If you use Kindle Create to prepare your paperback, you won't be able to change the margins. Do I have to add a table of contents (TOC) page to get page numbers in my paperback?No, adding a TOC page is optional. Paperbacks with and without TOC pages will have page numbers added automatically when the file is uploaded to KDP. I chose a specific font for my paperback, but Kindle Create changed it. Can I change it back?No, at this time, you can't change the font. When we prepare you file for publication, the font is converted so that it provides the best possible typesetting for readers. We're working on improvements that give authors more font choices for paperbacks. I previewed my paperback and want to change the font size and line spacing. How can I do this?Today, you can't change the font size and line spacing with Kindle Create. If you'd like to customize your paperback's font size and line spacing, we recommend formatting your book in Microsoft Word. See our step-by-step guide. Can I modify my table of contents page in Kindle Create?Yes. When you add or remove chapters, or change your chapter titles, the TOC page updates automatically. How can I give feedback on Kindle Create?We're still working on this feature, so we'd appreciate your feedback! Please go to the Help menu in Kindle Create and click Provide Feedback. Did this page answer your question? Yes | NoThe survey is hosted by Qualtrics, so you'll visit their site to fill it out. Can I upload a paperback book to Kindle?Click the ellipsis button ("…") under PAPERBACK ACTIONS or HARDCOVER ACTIONS next to the book you want to upload. Choose Edit Paperback Content or Edit Hardcover Content. Scroll down to the "Manuscript" section. Click Upload paperback manuscript or Upload hardcover manuscript.
Can I put my physical books on Kindle?Amazon's new Kindle Convert service lets users transform physical books or documents into ebooks. Kindle Convert scans personal printed books and documents into Kindle eBooks, preserving things like hand-written notes, autographs, and images.
Can I import any book to Kindle?Attach the file to an email, send it to your Kindle's email address (with any subject, and nothing in the body of the email), and it should appear on your Kindle shortly. You can also drag and drop the file onto your Kindle if you attach the device to your PC with a USB cable.
Can you transfer non Amazon books to Kindle?Download E-Books With the Kindle Browser
If you purchase legal, non-DRM-protected e-books from other sellers, you can easily transfer those books to your device. There are also websites with free e-books you can download to your device using the Amazon Silk browser. You can find files you download in the Docs app.
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