Amazon had earlier sent out several emails warning users that the send-to-kindle feature would stop supporting the .mobi format starting November 1, 2023. So, anyone who wants to sideload any books they have in .mobi format from their computer to their Kindle devices won't be able to do so using the Send-to-kindle feature. This, however, should not be a cause for concern for … [Read more...] about Amazon Send-to-Kindle for MOBI is discontinued
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Amazon issues warning about major change for Kindle users starting next month
In a recent communication, Amazon has alerted Kindle users about significant changes set to take effect from next month. The notification pertains to the phasing out of support for sending MOBI (.mobi, .azw, .prc) files through the "Send to Kindle" feature, starting November 1, 2023. This change, as News18 pointed out, specifically impacts users attempting to send MOBI files … [Read more...] about Amazon issues warning about major change for Kindle users starting next month
Amazon’s Send to Kindle feature still supports sending MOBI file
Amazon started offering support for DRM-free EPUB files that are e-mailed to Kindle e-readers since April last year. That was a surprise move that perhaps none had expected coming from Amazon given how ferociously protective the retail giant usually is with regard to the sort of content that could be read via Kindle devices. For Amazon, the ideal scenario would be to source all … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Send to Kindle feature still supports sending MOBI file
eBook formats that the Amazon Kindle supports
There is no dearth of e-book formats and e-readers out there though not all e-readers support all e-book formats. Take for instance the Kindle which supports the majority of e-Book formats but not all. Those that the e-reader does not support can be converted into a format that it is able to read. The AZW format The primary format that the Kindle is perhaps most comfortable … [Read more...] about eBook formats that the Amazon Kindle supports
KDP Change Means No More MOBI Files
Uploading self-published or small press titles to Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform has made a tremendous difference in the industry for authors and publishers alike. This somewhat user-friendly system means practically anyone can publish a book to the company's platform and sell their titles directly to readers on Amazon. For years, Amazon has had specific formats … [Read more...] about KDP Change Means No More MOBI Files
Kindle Create Available to All Authors
Back in the spring, Amazon launched a beta test of a new conversion tool that aimed to be "push of a button" easy when it comes to generating a polished, formatted ebook. Called Kindle Create, it works much in the same way that Microsoft Word does, offering authors a comfortable, familiar system for adding touches like formatting themes and tables of contents. Now, Kindle … [Read more...] about Kindle Create Available to All Authors
Why Amazon’s Proprietary eBook Format is Better than ePub
Amazon has been actively developing its own proprietary eBook format for the last six years. Unlike EPUB, Amazon has the ability to introduce new features in their digital format without waiting for a standards body to approve them. Amazon is clearly winning the eBook sales race with USA market penetration of over 75% and is primarily due to them having control over their own … [Read more...] about Why Amazon’s Proprietary eBook Format is Better than ePub