2 Easy Ways to Transfer Books to Kindle

Here are two simple ways to transfer books to Kindle.

1. Copy and paste directly into your Kindle device

Many people like this method because they can organize their collections so they can easily navigate through their library and get the most out of their Kindle.

This method is very simple. Just plug your Kindle into your computer using a USB cable to do it.

You may need to navigate to the USB options on your Kindle while connected to your computer and select the File Transfer option under Use USB for .

The Kindle will appear as a drive on your PC and you can copy-paste ebooks into this Kindle drive or into folders you create inside the drive.

This method is most efficient when it comes to organizing things on your Kindle.

2. Use Amazon's Send to Kindle feature

Amazon has created an incredibly easy way to send books and other reading material directly to your Kindle or any device running the Kindle app. With Send to Kindle, you can transfer books to your eReader quickly and hassle-free.

Send to Kindle from the Web

This method allows you to upload files directly from your computer. Go to Amazon's Send to Kindle page and sign in with your Amazon account. Then, browse (or drag and drop) and upload the books you want. Click Send and they'll be available on your connected Kindle device almost instantly.

Send to Kindle via Email

Sending books to your Kindle via email is also easy. Just attach the files to an email and send them to your Kindle email address. Here's how to find your Kindle email address:

1. Go to amazon.com and log in to your Amazon account.
2. Hover over your name in the upper right corner (look for Account & Lists ) and go to Content & Devices under Your Account .
3. Now, click on the Preferences tab at the top and scroll down to Personal Document Settings . Click on it to expand this section.
4. See Send-to-Kindle E-Mail Settings for your Kindle email address.

You can only send files to your Kindle library from a limited number of approved email addresses. Here's how to find out which email addresses are approved for sending files to your Kindle and how to add more approved addresses:

1. After navigating to the Personal Document Settings section as listed in the steps above, look for the Approved Personal Document E-mail List , which will display all the email addresses to which you can send ebooks to your Kindle.
2. To add to this list, click the Add a new approved e-mail address link and continue from there.

Send to Kindle via app on phone or computer

You can also send books to connected devices or sync them using the Kindle mobile app or the Send to Kindle app on your computer. To transfer books to your Kindle from your phone (available on Android and iOS), select the file and tap the share icon. Then select the Kindle app icon.

On your computer, simply drag and drop a file into the Send to Kindle app (available for Windows and Mac) to share it across multiple devices. Alternatively, right-click on the file and choose the option to share it to your Kindle from your computer.

Send to Kindle with Google Chrome extension

Finally, you can use the Send to Kindle Chrome extension for added convenience. When you're on any website, preferably a book's website, click the extension icon from the toolbar, select Send to Kindle, and sign in with your Amazon account to share across connected devices.

If you're not very organized, you'll probably prefer to plug in your Kindle to transfer books. But if you prefer transferring books via Kindle, Amazon's Send to Kindle in one of its many forms may be more convenient.

Kareem Winters

Update 05 September 2024