How to Transfer Files to Your Kindle

Once you've converted your EPUB file to a Kindle-compatible format, you'll need to transfer it to your device. Here are the most common methods:

USB Transfer

USB Connection Method

  1. Connect Kindle to Computer
    Use the USB cable that came with your Kindle to connect it to your computer.
  2. Open Device Storage
    Your Kindle should appear as a storage device on your computer.
  3. Navigate to Documents Folder
    Open the Kindle's storage and find the "Documents" folder.
  4. Copy Converted File
    Drag and drop your converted .mobi or .azw3 file into the "Documents" folder.
  5. Safely Eject Kindle
    Safely eject the Kindle from your computer before disconnecting.
The book should appear in your library after disconnecting. If it doesn't appear immediately, try restarting your Kindle.

Email Transfer

Send to Kindle Email Method

  1. Find Your Kindle Email
    On your Kindle, go to Settings > Your Account > Send-to-Kindle Email.
  2. Approve Your Personal Email
    Go to Amazon Content and Devices, then Preferences > Personal Document Settings, and add your email to "Approved Personal Document E-mail List".
  3. Send Email with Attachment
    From your approved email address, send an email to your Kindle email address with the converted file as an attachment.
  4. Wait for Delivery
    Make sure your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi. The document will be delivered wirelessly.
Important: Amazon may charge a small fee for document delivery if you don't use Wi-Fi. Use the subject line "convert" if you want Amazon to convert your document to Kindle format.

Using Calibre for Device Management

Since you already have Calibre installed for conversions, you can also use it to manage your Kindle library and transfers.

  1. Add Book to Calibre
    Open Calibre and click "Add books" to add your converted file to the Calibre library.
  2. Connect Kindle
    Connect your Kindle to your computer with a USB cable.
  3. Send to Device
    Select the book in Calibre and click "Send to device" and choose your Kindle.
  4. Eject Device
    Click "Eject device" in Calibre when finished and disconnect the USB cable.
Advantage: Calibre can manage your metadata, covers, and even convert on-the-fly when sending to your device.

Troubleshooting

File Not Showing Up

  • Try restarting your Kindle
  • Make sure the file is in the correct Documents folder
  • Check that the file format (.mobi or .azw3) is compatible with your Kindle model

Email Delivery Issues

  • Verify your approved email address in Amazon settings
  • Check that your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi
  • Make sure the attachment is not too large (less than 50MB)
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