The Amazon Kindle is a popular e-reader that works well with Amazon’s library, especially on Fire tablets and smartphones. However, using E Ink Kindles like the Paperwhite may be a bit trickier. Don’t worry, though! With some clever tricks and free software, you can add ebooks in EPUB, Mobi, and PDF formats to your Kindle. This guide will show you how.
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Steps to Add Free Ebooks on Your Amazon Kindle
Locate Your Kindle Email
To embark on this ebook infusion journey, you need to know your Kindle’s email address. This simple task can be accomplished via the Amazon website.
- Navigate to amazon.com/myk using your PC’s web browser or through the path Account & Lists > Content & Devices > Devices tab.
- Find your Kindle device in the list and click on it. From the drop-down window, select Kindle.
- On the next page, find your @kindle.com email address in the Device Summary, and if you want, you can change this default address.
- To change your default email, click the Preferences tab, scroll to Personal Document Settings, and select Approved Personal Document E-mail List. Ensure your Amazon account’s email is listed here. To add a new email, click “Add a new approved e-mail address.” Remember, your Kindle must be connected to Wi-Fi or 3G.
Choose Your E-Book Format
Now that your Kindle is armed with its email coordinates, let’s decipher the format of your chosen ebook, a pivotal step in the journey.
Mobi Format
While Amazon favors newer formats, existing Mobi ebooks are still Kindle-compatible. Attach the Mobi file to an email and send it to your Kindle’s email address. It should magically appear on your Kindle shortly. Alternatively, employ the classic method of dragging and dropping the file onto your Kindle when connected to your PC via USB.
PDF Format
For PDFs, there are two choices. If you desire a graphic representation of every page, email the .pdf file to your Kindle’s address without a subject line. To maintain the formatting and graphics, although potentially with a small font size, you can also drag and drop the file onto your connected Kindle.
If you prefer more control, attach the PDF file to an email with the subject line “convert.” Send it to your Kindle’s email, and Amazon will convert it into a Mobi file, offering font size and formatting control. However, note that you might lose the original PDF layout.
EPUB Format
EPUB, a common web ebook format, poses a challenge as Kindle can’t read it natively. You can use a free software called Calibre to convert EPUB files to Mobi, a format that Kindle can read. Calibre works on Windows and Mac and can reformat various ebook types for most readers.
Add your downloaded free ebook files to the Calibre library, select the entry, and choose Convert Books, ensuring the Output Format is Mobi. Click OK, wait for completion, and save the Mobi file. This can be emailed to your Kindle or transferred using a USB cable.
Remember, beyond these formats, Kindle accommodates text files, blog posts, Word documents, and more. Simply email them to your Kindle and enjoy.
Ebook Arrival and Departure
Once your ebook is airborne to your Kindle, expect its arrival after a brief Wi-Fi-connected interlude. On your Kindle, tap Home > Your Library. The new entry might take a few minutes to update automatically.
In case you wish to part ways with the ebook, tap the three dots at the bottom right of your ebook in Your Library.
Opt for “Remove Download” to clear it from your Kindle or go bold with “Permanently Delete” to eradicate it from your Amazon account.
Wrap-up: Mastering Kindle, especially in liberating it from Amazon’s exclusive embrace, grants you the freedom to curate a personal library with diverse formats. As your Kindle becomes a portal to an expansive world of ebooks, these steps ensure you wield precise control over what resides in your digital haven.