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Kindle Create review

Amazon's free formatter for Kindle ebooks and KDP paperbacks.

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Best for
Authors publishing only on Amazon who want to spend nothing on formatting.
Free trial
Free tool.
Runs on
Windows 10 or later, Mac (macOS 10.15+ Intel, 11+ Apple Silicon)

What Kindle Create does

Kindle Create imports a Word file and lets you apply themes, chapter styles and a table of contents, then uploads straight to KDP.

The files are meant for Amazon. If you publish wide on Kobo, Apple and others, you need a second tool.

  • DOC and DOCX import for ebooks and print books
  • Themes, table of contents and chapter formatting
  • Print replica ebooks from PDF
  • Comic ebooks with Guided View
  • Preview and upload to KDP

Kindle Create pricing

Kindle CreateFree

Pros and cons

What works

  • ✓Free
  • ✓Made by Amazon, so files pass KDP checks
  • ✓Handles print and ebook

What does not

  • ✗Output is meant for Amazon only
  • ✗Known problems with tables, lists and footnotes
  • ✗Only a few themes

Our verdict

Start with Kindle Create if you only sell on Amazon and your book is mostly plain text. Upgrade when you go wide or need more design control.

Kindle Create alternatives

Atticus
Formatting

Writing and formatting in one app, on any computer, paid once.

Vellum
Formatting

Polished ebook and print formatting for Mac, paid once.

Draft2Digital
Distribution

Free ebook and print formatting plus wide distribution.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kindle Create free?

Yes. Amazon provides it at no cost.

Can I use Kindle Create files on Kobo or Apple Books?

Kindle Create is built for KDP. For other stores, use a tool that exports a standard EPUB.

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