Kindle Translate is Amazon's new AI-powered translation service that enables authors to translate their eBooks into multiple languages and share them with readers worldwide. As a beta participant, you can create fully formatted translations from eligible eBooks in just a few clicks on your KDP Bookshelf to reach new audiences and earn more royalties.

To provide an optimal customer experience, translations created with Kindle Translate are held to the same content quality guidelines as your source eBook. We won’t allow content that is not significantly different from content in another book available in the Kindle Store. For more details, visit our Guide to Kindle Content Quality.

Frequently asked questions

1. How will I know if I’m in the Kindle Translate beta?

At this time, Kindle Translate is an invite-only beta for eligible KDP eBooks created on kdp.amazon.com. We plan to grow the beta over time. If you’re interested in participating in the Kindle Translate beta, join our interest list.

To receive beta updates from KDP, make sure you’re subscribed to KDP’s news and product announcement emails. From the email preferences update page, click "Continue" to confirm your subscription.

2. How do I know if my eBook is eligible for translation?

If your eBook is eligible, a Translate your eBook option will appear on your KDP Bookshelf. If you would like to translate an eBook that's not currently eligible for translation, you can review the eligibility criteria and publish any required updates to the source eBook. The link to create a translation should appear on your Bookshelf after the updated eBook is Live and passes the eligibility check.

3. Can I edit translations?

Direct editing of the translated text is not available at this time. You have the option to preview the translations before publishing them.

4. What is the cost to use Kindle Translate and how can I track my sales?

Kindle Translate is a free service in beta. Participating beta authors have the same KDP royalty options for translations as they do for the source language eBooks. You can track sales in KDP Reports.

5. How do I create a series for my translated eBooks?

If you translate eBooks included within an existing series, we will automatically create a new language edition series that matches your source language eBook series within five business days after the translations are live.

6. How can readers find Kindle Translate eBooks?

eBooks translated using Kindle Translate will be available for purchase and download on Amazon stores based on your territorial selection during translation set up. Readers will see language labels for Kindle Translate titles, along with samples to preview the translation.

7. Can I unpublish my Kindle Translate eBook?

Follow these instructions to unpublish a Kindle Translate eBook at any time.

8. Can I create audiobooks from my Kindle Translate eBook?

Kindle Translate eBooks can't be used to create audiobooks at this time.