How to Read EPUB Books on a Kindle in 2024

You can get books on your Kindle by purchasing them directly from the Amazon store, but if you have EPUB files (like those from Project Gutenberg), you have the option of reading them directly on your Kindle. This used to be a relatively delicate procedure, but it has become increasingly easier over time. Here we discuss your main options for sending your files to your Kindle.

So grab your free e-book and get started. These steps will send the EPUB (and other file types) to your Kindle from your computer, laptop, or other Internet-connected device.

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Of course, there are some caveats. Mainly, these EPUB files must be free from digital rights management (DRM), so files purchased from other stores that have been copyrighted are not playable on Kindle. However, many DRM-free EPUB books are available.

how to use “Send to Kindle” to send files to your Kindle

Kindle has an easy way to add third-party texts to your Kindle through its Send to Kindle service.

Step 1: Head to the Amazon

page. Make sure you’re signed in to the account associated with your Kindle.

2nd step: Select your files (max 200 MB) and drag them to the file upload area or select them using the “Select files from device” button. In addition to EPUB, you can use PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTM, HTML, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG and BMP.

Step 3: Once the file is downloaded, add it to your library (for all connected devices) leaving the “Add to your library” tab enabled. Turn it off to select which devices to send the file to.

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Step 4: Once you have made your selections, press “Send”. After a few minutes, you will be able to locate the new file in your Kindle’s library.

how to Read EPUB Books by Email

Another way to send an EPUB to your Kindle is to simply email the file directly to your Kindle. Here’s how to get your Kindle’s email address and send the file.

Step 1: First, you’ll need to get your Kindle’s email address. Each Kindle has a specific email address reserved for it. Head towards the Content and devices page on your Amazon account.

2nd step: Select the Devices subtitle and select the device you want to send your file to. Be aware that you may need to double-click the device to view its information.

Step 3: Once you view the data, you will see that an email address is associated with your Kindle. You can also change it to something more memorable, if you wish.

Step 4: Open your email client of choice, start a new email, paste your Kindle’s email address, and include your EPUB file as an attachment.

Step 5: You should receive the file in about a few minutes if the Kindle is successfully connected to Wi-Fi or mobile Internet. You will also receive a receipt to your email address if the process was successful.

Can you send EPUB files to Kindle with a USB cable?

Unfortunately, you cannot send EPUB files via USB cable. It appears that this method is still subject to the same restrictions, so you will need to convert your EPUB file to another format before you can send it.

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