Are you a Kindle lover? There is a lot to love. But what if you don’t want to pay for a Kindle book that you can download for free on the internet? Or perhaps you want to read the novel your friend wrote but don’t want to scroll through a massive PDF file or MS Word file to get through it.
Fortunately, you can easily convert any text to a Kindle book from MS Word and enjoy the benefits of Amazon’s popular eReaders. We’ll show you how.
How to Send Files From Word to Your Kindle
There are many reasons you might want an Amazon Kindle. They include functionality, simple design, and operation. They also provide access to countless books instantly at your fingertips. And they are highly customizable, including the ability to show your reading progress and turn on dark mode to match your preferences.
And sending a book from Word to Kindle is straightforward, quickly converting your text into a format that Kindle can display. Start by copying and pasting your text into Microsoft Word.
- Open the Microsoft Word file you want to export.
- Click File and then choose Export. If you have a Mac, click File and then go to Share.
- Select Send to Kindle.
- At the How do you want to read your file screen, select Like a Kindle book or Like a printed document.
- If prompted, sign in to your Amazon account.
- Click on Send.
Choosing Like a Kindle book makes the ebook font sizes and page layouts adjustable, just like in a Kindle book you’d buy directly from Amazon. Choosing Like a printed document keeps page layouts and formatting as-is.
What Are the Requirements to Send Microsoft Word Files to Your Kindle?
You can send books from Microsoft Word to any Amazon Kindle device. You need at least Windows 10 or 11, and you'll also need a Microsoft 365 subscription.
To send files, you'll need to use text with simple formatting. If your text already has a more complex format (elements like embedded tables, for example), choose the Like a printed document option during exporting. This option also allows you to write directly on the page, albeit you’ll need a Kindle Scribe to do this.
Read Microsoft Word Documents on Your Kindle
If you’re into the classics, you’ll likely know many are in the public domain. In other words, they’re free, although you’ll probably find a Kindle version for a few dollars.
Instead, copy the text from the internet, paste it into a Word document, and send it to your Kindle. It’s just a few steps and allows you to read great books for free. Happy reading.