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Contact UsModify Converted eBook Content
Once you've uploaded your eBook, you may want to make changes to the file. KDP compresses your eBook content file into a ZIP file that contains an HTML file of your text content, as well as any included images. You can download and unzip the ZIP file, edit the HTML file, then re-zip and re-upload the book content file.
Make sure the HTML file and included images are in a single folder in the ZIP file, without any content in sub-folders. We recommend opening your HTML file in Word to make changes. If you have extensive HTML knowledge, you can also modify the HTML file using an HTML editor of your choice.
Make sure the HTML file and included images are in a single folder in the ZIP file, without any content in sub-folders. We recommend opening your HTML file in Word to make changes. If you have extensive HTML knowledge, you can also modify the HTML file using an HTML editor of your choice.
Step 1: Download your book content file
Step 2: Edit your HTML file
- Find the ZIP file you downloaded in Step 1
- Unzip the ZIP file and save your HTML file to your hard drive
- Open and edit the HTML file with Microsoft Word or an HTML editor of your choice
- Save the HTML file when you are finished editing
Step 3: Re-upload your content
- Re-zip your edited HTML file with any included images. Make sure all the images and HTML files are in a single folder, without any content in sub-folders
- Click the ellipsis button ("...") under the KINDLE EBOOK ACTIONS menu next to your book and select "Edit eBook content"
- In the "Manuscript," click Upload eBook manuscript
- Open the ZIP file, which now contains your modified HTML file
- After the file uploads, click Save and continue at the bottom of the page
