The Kindle Paperwhite is one of our favorite tech purchases. We love the fact that we can carry and read hundreds of books with the feature-rich and easy-to-see e-ink display. If you’ve heard similar rave reviews for the Kindle and can’t resist owning one, this is probably your first question – how do you start reading on it? This article will show you how to send e-books, documents, and web pages to your Kindle.
Kindle supports many document formats, and there are many ways to send them from your laptop or smartphone. However, there are several prerequisites for doing this, all of which will be explained in detail in this article. But before that, let’s take a look at the file extensions and formats that you can read on your Kindle.
What formats does Kindle Reader support?
Here are the document formats that Kindle readers support:
- Amazon KF8 eBook (.azw3)
- Amazon Print Replica eBook (.azw4)
- EPUB eBook (.epub)
- Mobipocket e-book (.mobi)
- Unprotected PRC eBook (.prc)
- PDF documents (.pdf)
- Microsoft Word documents (.doc, .docx)
- Rich Text Format (.rtf) document
- Plain text document (.txt)
- HTML (.html)
These are all file formats that can be read by Kindle readers. Next, let’s look at the different methods for sending files to the Kindle reader.
How to send books and other documents to Kindle
1. Transfer books to Kindle via USB
The simplest method is to use the Kindle as a plug-in USB device. Here’s how you can send e-books, documents, and web pages to your Kindle reader using this method.
Step 1: Plug the Kindle reader into the laptop, via the USB port.
Step 2: Kindle Reader will be displayed under ‘Devices and Drives’.
Step 3: Now, you will find a folder called Documents inside the Kindle drive. Copy and paste the document you want to send to your Kindle into this folder.
However, there are some file formats that you cannot send directly to your Kindle via USB. For example, you can only read .epub files when they are sent via email only. Therefore, you can use a tool called Caliber to quickly convert and send files that are readable on the Kindle.
2. Use Caliber to Send Ebooks to Kindle
Caliber is a good e-book management service for both Windows and Mac. You can add, track, edit, and convert all Kindle file formats. Here’s how you can use Caliber to send documents to your Kindle.
Step 1: Download and install Caliber to your system.
Step 2: Once you open Caliber, click Add Book on the toolbar.
Step 3: Next, browse and select the document.
Step 4: Connect your Kindle device via USB.
Step 5: Select the document in Caliber and click ‘Send to Device’ on the toolbar.
If Kindle doesn’t support the selected document, you’ll have the option to convert it to a readable format. This is all you need to do to send e-books, documents, and web pages to your Kindle.
However, if you want to send documents wirelessly, you can send them via email. Read our next section to know more.
3. Email to Kindle
Here’s how you can send documents to your Kindle via email. First, search and find your Kindle email.
Step 1: Open the Amazon shopping website and sign in with the same email address you used to sign up for your Kindle.
Step 2: Click ‘Accounts & Lists’.
Step 3: Select ‘Manage your content and devices’.
Step 4: In the Devices tab, select Kindle.
Step 5: Select your registered Kindle.
Step 6: You should now be able to see the email address of your Kindle reader. Copy address.
Step 7: Finally, open your email service provider. Send an email to the address you just copied, with the attachment of the document you intend to send.
The above methods work when you are sending local files and documents to Kindle. However, if you just need to send purchased books to your Kindle reader, you can use the Amazon website to do the same.
4. Send Books to Kindle Using the Amazon Website
Step 1: Open the Amazon shopping website and click ‘Accounts & Lists’.
Step 2: Select ‘Manage your content and devices’.
Step 3: In the Content tab, you will see a list of purchased books.
Step 4: Select the book you want to send and click Send.
Step 5: Now click on the Selected Device drop-down menu.
Step 6: Now, select your Kindle and click on Deliver.
Here’s how you can send your purchased ebooks to your Kindle device. Next, let’s take a look at sending URLs and web pages from your smartphone to Kindle.
How to Send Websites to Kindle Using Third Party Apps
Say you’re reading an interesting article on your phone and you might want to read it later on your Kindle – you can quickly send a URL to that article. This can be done using third-party apps on iPhone and Android. Here’s how you can do it.
Step 1: Download the Kinversion app from the App Store.
After you download the app, enter your Kindle email address.
Step 3: Open the website you want to share and click the Share icon.
Step 3: Select More in the sharing options and select Kinversion.
This is all you need to do to send the URL to your Kindle. However, if you’re using an Android device, read the next section for sending web pages to Kindle via Android.
Step 1: Download the ‘Send to Kindle’ app from the Play Store.
Step 2: Open the app and select ‘Email Configuration’ in the sidebar.
Step 3: Import and save your Kindle email.
Step 4: Now, open the website you want to share. Click the three dots icon in the top right corner and click Share.
Step 5: Finally, select ‘Send to Kindle’ and the website will appear in the list of links in the app.
Step 6: Click the Email icon, wait for it to convert the URL to a readable file, then enter your Kindle email address to send it over.
These are all ways you can send e-books, documents, and web pages to your Kindle. However, if you have any further questions, you can check out our FAQs section below.
FAQ about sending eBooks to Kindle
1. I can’t open the EPUB file that I transferred from my PC. What do I do?
EPUB files will only open on your Kindle if you’ve emailed them. If not, you need to convert them to MOBI.
2. How do I change my Amazon account on Kindle?
Tap the bottom arrow icon and select All Settings. Now select your Account and select Deregister your device. After doing this, you will be able to enter the details of your new Amazon account.
3. How do I send a book purchased on another Amazon account to my Kindle?
You can only do that if you deregister your device from your existing account and add the account with the book you intend to send.
4. Unable to receive Kindle ebooks sent by mail. What do I do?
Check that airplane mode is disabled and you have a good Wi-Fi connection on your Kindle.
5. Can I send e-books to my Kindle from an email other than my Amazon account?
Yes, as long as you make sure your Kindle email is entered correctly.
6. Will my Kindle email change with another Amazon account?
Yes, Kindle email changes with a different Amazon account.
7. What is the best format for reading ebooks on Kindle?
MOBI is a great format for reading third-party ebooks on Kindle.
8. How do I view my Kindle email on my own Kindle?
Tap the bottom arrow icon and select All Settings. Now, select your Account and you should be able to see your Kindle email under ‘Email to Kindle’.
Happy reading on Kindle Reader
So this marks the end of this guide, where we’ve shown you five ways to send eBooks, documents, and web pages to your Kindle. We hope this helped you load content on your device. However, always make sure that your documents are safe to use and presented in the right format. Wishing you happy reading!
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