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Upload and Preview Book Content

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How to upload to KDP

We recommend deleting old files of your book from your computer before uploading new files of the same book to KDP. To upload your manuscript file:

Go to your Bookshelf.
Click the ellipsis button ("…") under KINDLE EBOOK ACTIONS next to the book you want to upload.
Choose Edit eBook Content.
In the "Manuscript" section, click Upload eBook manuscript.
Find your manuscript file on your computer and click Open.
After we finish converting your file, you'll see a confirmation. This can take from five to seven minutes.

How to preview before publishing

Our Online Previewer tool shows you what your eBook look like on different devices tablets, phones, and Kindle e-Readers. Online Previewer supports enhanced typesetting features when available using these devices. The Previewer won't display details like title and author name. Those details will be included in your eBook when it's published.

To use Online Previewer:

Go to your Bookshelf.
Click the ellipsis button ("…") under KINDLE EBOOK ACTIONS next to the book you want to preview.
Choose Edit eBook Content.
Scroll down to "Kindle eBook Preview" section and click Launch Previewer.

To download a preview file of your book:

Go to your Bookshelf.
Click the ellipsis button ("…") under the Kindle eBook Actions menu and click Edit eBook content.
Scroll down to the "Kindle eBook Preview" section.
Under "Downloadable Preview Options," click Preview on your computer and follow the steps to download your file.

To send a different file such as MOBI to your device:

Download the HTML of your converted book in the Preview on your Kindle device dropdown.
This will download a .ZIP file to your computer, rename this .ZIP file to a .EPUB. Follow these instructions on how to rename your file for Mac or Windows.
Open the .EPUB file on the Kindle Previewer. The Kindle Previewer will start converting your file, once it finishes you will be able to preview your book.
On the Kindle Previewer menu, click File > Export and save this file as type: Books(.mobi) - to sideload on older Kindle devices (*.mobi).
Once the export is completed you will get an export successful alert.
You can also send the mobi exported to your Send-to-Kindle-e-mail address to view on your Kindle. Learn more about sending files to Kindle via email.

You can also preview your file on your computer with Kindle Previewer. This will provide the most up to date previewing experience and show enhanced typesetting features.

Note: If you're uploading a textbook with interactive features, those features won't display in the Online Previewer. You'll need to use the Kindle Create previewer or download Kindle Previewer, which will also allow you to see how your book will look with enhanced typesetting conversion.

Paperback and Hardcover

How to upload to KDP

To upload your manuscript file:

Go to your Bookshelf.
Click the ellipsis button ("…") under PAPERBACK ACTIONS or HARDCOVER ACTIONS next to the book you want to upload.
Choose Edit Paperback Content or Edit Hardcover Content.
Scroll down to the "Manuscript" section.
Click Upload paperback manuscript or Upload hardcover manuscript.
Find your manuscript file on your computer and click Open.
Once the content is uploaded, a "Manuscript uploaded successfully" message appears.

How to preview before publishing

Our Print Previewer tool shows you what your paperback will look like before you publish it. Print Previewer also checks for errors you need to fix before submitting for publication. After you submit your book, we manually check your interior and cover files. If we find any issues, we'll email you instructions on what to fix. Learn more about the paperback submission process.

To use Print Previewer:

Go to your Bookshelf.
Click the ellipsis button ("…") under PAPERBACK ACTIONS or HARDCOVER ACTIONS next to the book you want to preview.
Choose Edit Paperback Content or Edit Hardcover Content.
Scroll down to "Book Preview" section and click Launch Previewer.

Learn more about fixing issues identified in Print Previewer.

You can also preview your paperback by ordering a physical proof copy.