How do I send an EPUB to my Kindle?

Three methods: (1) Upload at send.amazon.com, (2) Email the EPUB to your @kindle.com address, (3) Copy the file to the documents folder via USB cable.

Do I still need to convert EPUB to MOBI for Kindle?

No. Amazon deprecated MOBI in 2022. Kindle now accepts EPUB directly. You should send EPUBs, not MOBI files.

Why won't my EPUB open on Kindle?

Your Kindle firmware may be outdated. Go to Settings → Device Info and check the firmware version. Update to 5.13.7 or later via Settings → Update your Kindle while on WiFi.

Can Kindle Read EPUB Files? (Yes, Since 2022)

Q: Can Kindle read EPUB files?

Yes. Amazon added native EPUB support to Kindle in September 2022. You can send EPUB files to any Kindle device or app using Send to Kindle, email, or USB transfer.

Q: Which Kindle devices support EPUB?

All Kindle devices with firmware 5.13.7 or later support EPUB. This includes Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen+), Kindle Oasis, Kindle Scribe, Kindle (11th gen+), and Kindle apps on iOS, Android, Mac, and PC.

Yes. Kindle added native EPUB support in September 2022. You can now send EPUB files directly to any Kindle device or app using Send to Kindle, email, or USB transfer — no conversion to MOBI or AZW3 required first.

How to send an EPUB to Kindle (3 methods)

Method 1: Send to Kindle website (fastest)

Go to send.amazon.com
Sign in with your Amazon account
Click "Select files" and choose your EPUB
Select which Kindle devices or apps to send to
Click "Send" — the book appears in your Kindle library within minutes

Method 2: Email to your Kindle address

Find your Kindle email address at amazon.com → Account → Devices → your Kindle → Details
Email the EPUB as an attachment to yourname@kindle.com
Make sure the sending address is on your approved senders list (in Manage Your Content and Devices)
The EPUB appears in your library within minutes on WiFi

Method 3: USB transfer

Connect your Kindle via USB cable
It appears as a drive on your computer
Copy the EPUB file to the documents folder
Eject and disconnect — the book appears in your library

USB transfer works without WiFi and without an Amazon account. Good for self-published or DRM-free books.

Which Kindle devices support EPUB?

Device	EPUB support
Kindle Paperwhite (10th gen+)	Yes — via Send to Kindle or USB
Kindle Oasis	Yes
Kindle Scribe	Yes
Kindle (basic, 11th gen+)	Yes
Kindle app (iOS, Android, Mac, PC)	Yes — via Send to Kindle
Very old Kindle (Keyboard, 1st–7th gen)	May require firmware update; some models unsupported

To check: on your Kindle, go to Settings → Device Info. If the firmware is 5.13.7 or later, EPUB is supported.

Converting a PDF to EPUB for Kindle

If you have a PDF you want to read on Kindle, converting it to EPUB first gives you a significantly better reading experience — adjustable font size, dark mode, and Kindle's Bookerly typeface all work on EPUBs but not on PDFs.

Go to toolkit.bot/pdf2epub — free, no account
Upload your PDF (handles scanned PDFs, academic papers, tables)
Download the EPUB
Send to Kindle using any method above

Convert PDF to EPUB — then send to Kindle via Send to Kindle.

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