Amazon’s Send to Kindle is a free service that lets you send files in supported formats to your Kindle device or app’s “Kindle Library.” Archive content in the cloud with unlimited storage to access it across all devices linked to your Amazon account. The service’s slogan is: Send Once, Read Everywhere.
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Amazon’s Send to Kindle supports multiple methods to push content, optimized for various scenarios. Use the Chrome extension to send web pages, or push files via email, desktop app, or iOS/Android Kindle apps.
Supported File Formats:
- EPUB (.azw, .mobi) Supported by desktop app since late 2022
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
- PDF (.pdf)
- Plain Text (.txt)
- Images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .gif)
- RTF (.rtf)
- HTML (.html, .htm)
1. Push Web Pages with Chrome Extension
The Send to Kindle Chrome extension lets you send news articles, blog posts, or web content to your Kindle for offline reading. It’s ideal for long-form content or “read later” needs. You can even push selected text for quick excerpts.
How to Install:
- Download the Send to Kindle extension from the Chrome Web Store.
After installation, click the K icon in Chrome’s toolbar to access:
- Send to Kindle: Sends entire webpage content.
- Preview & Send: Preview and customize content before sending.
- Send Selected Text: Push only highlighted text.
- Settings: Choose target device and cloud archiving.
- History: View recent pushes.
First-time users must log into their Amazon account via Settings and configure:
- Deliver via: Select Wi-Fi (FREE) or Whispernet (charges may apply) for 3G/4G devices.
- Deliver to: Choose your Kindle device.
- Check Archive in your Kindle Library to store content in the cloud.
Click Save to enable pushing. Use Preview & Send to adjust font size, margins, or title, or Send Selected Text to push specific sections. Pushed web content displays cleanly on Kindle devices.
2. Send E-books via Desktop App
The Send to Kindle desktop app for Windows and macOS simplifies pushing e-books or documents from your computer.
Download:
- Windows/macOS: Available on Amazon’s official Send to Kindle page.
Log in with your Amazon account, then drag supported files into the app’s interface. Configure:
- Title and author.
- Deliver via: Choose Wi-Fi (FREE) or Whispernet (charges may apply).
- Deliver to: Select target device.
- Check Archive in your Kindle Library for cloud storage.
Click Send to push files. For slow connections, configure an HTTP proxy via Option → Network.
3. Email E-books to Kindle
The Kindle Personal Documents Service assigns an email address to your Kindle device or app. Send supported files from a trusted email address to push them automatically.
For setup details, search for Amazon’s official Kindle email push guide.
4. Share E-books through Kindle App
The Kindle app for iOS/Android includes Send to Kindle functionality. Install the app, log in, and share supported files:
Download:
- Android: Google Play.
- iOS: App Store.
On iOS, select a file, tap Share, and choose Kindle. Adjust title, author, and cloud archiving, then click Send. If Save in Kindle Library is enabled, files archive in the cloud but don’t auto-download unless a device is selected.
5. Upload E-books via Web
Access the web-based Send to Kindle at:
Log in, click Add your files, or drag files into the interface. Rename .mobi files to .epub for compatibility. View recent pushes under Recently sent files.