E-book Download Instructions
Save Download:
- Save your MOBI download into an appropriate folder on your Mac or PC (preferably a folder that is backed up regularly).
Upload to Kindle using USB Connection:
- Connect Kindle: Connect your Kindle to your Mac or PC using the USB cable.
- Access Documents Folder: Open the Kindle drive on your computer (My Computer on Windows or Finder on Mac), and find the “Documents” folder on your Kindle drive.
- Drag and Drop: Drag and drop the MOBI file into the Documents folder.
- Eject Safely: When the USB activity indicator on your Kindle stops flashing, safely eject the Kindle from your computer.
OR
Use the “Send to Kindle” App:
- Download and Install: Download and install the “Send to Kindle” app for Mac or PC from the Amazon website.
- Open the App: Open the Send to Kindle app.
- Find Your File: Locate the MOBI file on your Mac or PC.
- Drag and Drop: Drag and drop the MOBI file into the Send to Kindle app where it says “Drop files here”.
- Select Device: Make sure the correct Kindle device is selected and click “Send”.
- Check for Sync: Give it a few minutes for the file to upload and format, then check your Kindle library or sync.
OR
Use the “Send to Kindle” feature on the Amazon website:
- Find Your File: Locate the MOBI file on your Mac or PC.
- Go to the “Send to Kindle” feature: (https://www.amazon.com.au/sendtokindle).
- Drag and Drop: Drag and drop the MOBI file into the Send to Kindle app where it says “Drop files here”.
- Select Device: Make sure the correct Kindle device is selected and click “Send”.
- Check for Sync:Give it a few minutes for the file to upload and format, then check your Kindle library or sync.
OR
Send ebooks in other formats using your Kindle’s unique email address:
- Log in to your Amazon account,
- Go to ‘Manage Your Content & Devices’ → ‘Preferences’ → ‘Personal Document Settings’,
- Your Kindle’s unique email address will be listed there;
- Go back to ‘Personal Document Settings’ → ‘Approved Personal Document Email List’,
- Add the email address you will be sending from to this list,
- Attach the file (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTM, HTML, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, BMP, EPUB) to an email,
- Send the email to your Kindle’s unique email address (you don’t need a subject line).
- After sending the email, sync your Kindle to receive the new document,
- The document should now appear in your Kindle library.
