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Getting books onto your Kindle is easier than ever. You don’t need to convert from different formats, and you certainly don’t need complicated third-party software. Here are two simple ways I transfer books to my Kindle.
1. Copy and Paste Directly Into Your Kindle Device
I like this method because I can organize my collections—which I do by the author—so that I can easily navigate through my library andget the most out of my Kindle.
The method is straightforward. Simply plug your Kindle into your computer using a USB cable to do it.
You may have to navigate to USB preferences on your Kindle when connected to your computer and select theFile Transferoption underUse USB for.
Your Kindle will appear as a drive on your PC, and you can copy and paste ebooks into this Kindle drive or within folders you create inside it.
This method works best for me when it comes tokeeping things organized on my Kindle.
2. Use Amazon’s Send to Kindle Feature
Amazon has made it incredibly easy 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 without hassle.
Send to Kindle From the Web
With this method, you can upload files directly from your computer. Go toAmazon’s Send to Kindle pageand sign in with your Amazon account. Then, browse (or drag and drop) and upload the books you want. ClickSend, and they’ll be available on your connected Kindle device almost immediately.
Send to Kindle via Email
Sending books to your Kindle via email is easy too. Simply attach files to an email and send them to your Kindle email address. Here’s how to find your Kindle email address:
you’re able to only send files to your Kindle library from certain 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:
Send to Kindle via an App on Your Phone or Computer
You can also send books to your connected devices or sync them across using the Kindle mobile app or the Send to Kindle desktop app. To transfer books to your Kindle from a phone (available onAndroidandiOS), select the file and tap the share icon. Then, select the Kindle app icon.
On a computer, simply drag and drop a file into the Send to Kindle app (available forWindowsandMac) to share it across devices. Alternatively, right-click on a file and select the option to share it to your Kindle from your computer.
Send to Kindle Using the Google Chrome Extension
Lastly, you can use theSend to Kindle Chrome extensionto make it more convenient. When you’re on any webpage, preferably a webpage of a book, click theExtensionsicon from the toolbar, selectSend to Kindle, and sign in with your Amazon account to share it across connected devices.
If you’re a tedious organizer like me, you’ll probably favor plugging in your Kindle to transfer books. But if you prefer beaming books over to your Kindle, Amazon’s Send to Kindle in one of its many forms may be more convenient.
