![]() If you only care about using Amazon as your retailer, you’ll be able to use KDP to create a KPF file.Īmazon used to accept MOBI format but they have said that after June 28, 2021, they will no longer support MOBI files for reflowable ebooks. If you want to sell to all the major retailers, including Amazon, you’ll need to have an EPUB.įortunately, Amazon’s system does now take an EPUB and converts it to Kindle format. As stated above, EPUB is sold by every major retailer except Amazon. Where you want to sell your digital book will influence your need for which file(s). The EPUB is a packaged format with web content like HTML and CSS. It’s an open software created by International Digital Publishing Forum ( IDPF), which means it’s free and publicly available. It’s exclusively sold through Amazon and can only be viewed on Kindle devices or the Kindle app.ĮPUB (electronic publication) is the most widely used ebook format among e-readers and has become the industry standard. While retailers like Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and others use EPUB for distribution, the Kindle file is Amazon’s proprietary ebook format. There are two common ebook files retailers use for distribution: EPUB and KPF (Kindle Package Format) for the Kindle. It’s one of the things authors lack basic knowledge of. Perhaps one of the most crucial steps to take before even getting your ebook converted or converting it yourself, is doing thorough research about the common ebook formats. ![]() ![]() It’s important to first learn about the basics of digital books. ![]() It’s a natural route to take, but knowing which platform to use is just the beginning. Amazon does hold the majority share of digital sales (67% as of February 2021) and 50% of print sales. Many-if not the majority-of self-publishers will turn to Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing for the creation and distribution of their book, whether it be print or digital. If you’re an author looking to turn your print book into an eBook, or just wondering how to release a solo digital title, you may be pretty baffled about where to begin. ![]()
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