While the days of dragging and dropping files directly onto yourKindle via USBare unfortunately behind us, I have found the Send to Kindle tool to be a very helpful replacement for this lost functionality, which has allowed me to send everything from 80,000 word fanfics posted on AO3 topublic domain ePub filesto my Kindle for instantaneous reading.
Though it involves a few extra steps than previously required (plugging your Kindle in and then just dragging and dropping files was so simple) once I got the hang of how to use this tool, I was able to move several files to my Kindle with ease, no matter if they were on my computer or myphone.
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What’s compatible?
Almost every major text type, and some images too
If you’re wondering what kind of files you can send to your Kindle, the answer is most DRM-free documents, books, and images. This includes PDFs, ePub files, and more. Here’s the complete list:
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Using the Send to Kindle web tool
The easiest way to send content to your kindle
By far, the easiest way to wirelessly send content to your Kindle is with the web version of the Send to Kindle tool. Here’s how to use it:
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Get content from your desktop to your Kindle
Though the web interface is simple and convenient, if you prefer to use a dedicated app to manage your Kindle library, you may use the Send to Kindle desktop app for Mac/PC to send content from your computer to your device wirelessly.
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Add files from your iOS/Android device
The process couldn’t be easier
If you have files on your IOS or Android device, all you need is the Kindle app, and you can move them onto your Kindle with just a few taps. Here’s how:
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