Most EPUB files use UTF-8 encoding, but unless this is explicitly defined in the EPUB file, the Send to Kindle service will assume it's in another format. This is generally caused by the file's character encoding. There've been many reports that EPUB files sent through Send to Kindle are poorly formatted. There isn't a confirmed date for MOBI support to end at the moment. The new Basic Kindle (2022) Amazon listing does say that EPUB is natively supported, but there has been no other notice of this, so this may be a mistake in the description.ĮPUB files are already being accepted through the Send to Kindle Service.Īmazon originally said that MOBI support would end in August 2022, but recent communications are saying later this year, so it appears Amazon have changed their timescales. Kindle devices do not support EPUB files. This change only affects the Send to Kindle service.

The Send to Kindle service will convert EPUB files to to the AZW3 format before delivering them to your device. The advice below is taken from various posts on the sub, but feel free to ask questions or share advice.Īmazon have been notifying that from August, the Send to Kindle service will stop supporting MOBI files and will start to support EPUB files. Hey all! We're getting lots of posts about epubs on Kindle, and particularly formatting questions, so we're going to direct those questions to this new megathread to keep things together. You may or may not receive a reason.Ī complete and up to date list of rules is available on the new Reddit view Failing to do so will end up on your post being removed and/or your account banned. When posting in r/Kindle, make sure you adhere by our guidelines. Piracy Any piracy talk (including website names) will result in removal of your thread/comments and may result in a permanent ban. Amazon dropped the Kindle name from the tablets a few years back. Please use new Reddit for up to date information and sub rules.įire tablets are not Kindle e-readers. Note - Old Reddit is not maintained in this sub. Have questions before you buy a Kindle product or accessory? Want to know more about any of the products? Have news or tips to share? Join our friendly members. This subreddit is for everything Kindle related.

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