Download Kindle Files To Mac

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Choose to archive documents in your Kindle Library, where you can re-download them conveniently at any time. When you download and install, Send to Kindle will appear on your Dock. Send to Kindle will also appear when you control-click on a file from Finder or in the print dialog of any Mac application. When you download the book in your Mac Kindle App, they will now exist in the folders you listed. So if you want all your kindle files on your computer, you need to first download all kindle books via the Mac Kindle App. They will then show up. But they need to remain in that folder for the Kindle Mac. Using Kindle v1.17.0, Kindle content is stored in the location set under Kindle menu Preferences General tab Content Folder. (The default appears to be /Documents/My Kindle Content.) If you are using Kindle for Mac from the Mac App Store, it has not been updated in nearly a year, and you should switch to the version downloaded directly. When your Kindle Paperwhite is connected, simply drag and drop (or copy and paste) the file from your computer’s hard drive to the Kindle Paperwhite. For e-books, make sure to place the file in the Documents folder on the Kindle Paperwhite. If you put the file in the root drive, it won’t appear on the Home screen of your Kindle Paperwhite. Digital Services and Device Support › Kindle App Help › Setup and Registration › Install or Update the Kindle App on Your Computer Use the Kindle app to start reading from your PC or Mac.

Kindle

Steps:

  1. Connect Kindle to your computer through USB cable.
  2. After connecting it, you will see your Kindle as a folder or drive. You can drag and drop the mobi file onto the Documents folder on Kindle drive or folder on computer.
  3. Safely remove the USB cable when activity indicator on kindle stops flashing by selecting “Safely Remove Mass Storage” (Windows PC) or “Eject” (Mac PC).

Now you should be able to read mobi eBook in Kindle Library on your Kindle.

Mac

Steps:

  1. Install Kindle for Mac (www.amazon.com/kindleformac). Sign in to your Amazon account if you are already registered or else Sign up for free on Amazon.
  2. Launch Kindle for Mac. You will see the Register page when you first run it.
  3. Sign in with your Amazon account.
  4. Place the eBook (mobi) on your “My Kindle Content” folder (Library > Application Support > Kindle > “My Kindle Content”).
  5. Reopen the Kindle for Mac. You can now open and read mobi eBook in Mac.

PC

Steps:

  1. Install Kindle for PC (www.amazon.com/kindleforpc). Sign in to your Amazon account if you are already registered or else Sign up for free on Amazon.
  2. Launch Kindle for PC. You will see the Register page when you first run it.
  3. Sign in with your Amazon account.
  4. Locate the mobi file that you saved, right click, select ‘Open with’ > ‘Kindle for PC’, and the eBook will (should) open.

iOS (iPad/iPhone)

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What is azk?

AZK stands for AmaZon Kindle format. This is a special Kindle eBook format, optimized for the iOS(iPad/iPhone) devices. When you purchase a Kindle eBook from Amazon, they deliver it in azk format. However, if you are an author looking to self-publish on Amazon, you just need to upload the mobi file on Amazon KDP. The azk format is automatically generated by the Amazon ecosystem.

To view AZK in iPad:

Steps:

  1. Please connect your iPad/iPhone to the computer via a USB cable.
  2. Make sure you have iTunes installed on your computer and Kindle app for iPad/iPhone installed on your device.
  3. Launch iTunes. From top Menu bar click on your device icon.
  4. You should see a screen with a menu showing “Apps”. Click on “Apps” and scroll down to the bottom of “Apps” section.
  5. You should see the list of apps installed on your device. Click on “Kindle” app in the “Apps” list under “File Sharing”.
  6. You may drag & drop the eBook (.azk) onto the “Kindle Documents” section.

    OR

    You may click on “Add…” button and select a file from the pop up file explorer window.

  7. Safely remove the device by selecting “Safely Remove Mass Storage” (Windows PC) or “Eject” (Mac).
  8. When you’re ready, click Sync at the bottom of the screen in iPad/iPhone. You should be able to read the azk file in Kindle App on your iPhone or iPad.

Android

Steps:

  1. Install Kindle app for Android app. Sign in to your Amazon account if you are already registered.
  2. Connect your Android device to your computer through USB cable.
  3. After connecting it, you will see your Android device as a folder or drive. You can drag and drop the eBook (mobi) onto the Kindle folder on computer.
  4. Safely remove the USB cable by selecting “Safely Remove Mass Storage” (Windows PC) or “Eject” (Mac PC).

Now you should be able to see the eBook in Kindle Library on your Kindle for Android.

OR

Steps:

Mac
  1. Make sure you have Amazon’s Kindle app for Android app installed on your Android device. Launch Kindle for Android app.
  2. Select “Start Reading”. Sign In with Amazon account.
  3. Exit Kindle for Android app.
  4. Download the attached mobi file from email.
  5. Locate the mobi file on your device.
  6. Copy the mobi file and paste it under the Kindle folder (the folder generated by the Amazon’s Kindle for Android app).
  7. Launch Kindle for Android app. All local books are displayed under “On Device” shelf.

Now you should be able to see your eBook in the Kindle app.

We can read Amazon Kindle books on all Kindle eReaders, Kindle Fire tablets and kindle reading apps without any effort. However, it would be difficult for us to send and read non-Amazon books we got from other places. Don't worry. This article shows you 3 ways to send all kinds of books from Mac to Kindle devices.

Make Sure the Books are Kindle Format

The ebook formats that Kindle support are MOBI, AZW, AZW3 and PDF. It's a pity the open-source EPUB, the most widely used ebook format, is not supported by Kindle devices.

When you try to download free books from eBook torrent sites or purchase books from popular eBook stores like Kobo, Google Play, you may often come across .epub files. If you want to send these books to Kindle from Mac, you should first convert EPUB to Kindle format.

Here Epubor Ultimate--the best eBook Converter and eBook DRM Removal is highly recommended to you. What you need to do is to just drag and drop the files onto it, set the output format as Kindle format like mobi and start the conversion.

Key Features of Epubor Ultimate:

1. Convert eBooks to mobi/pdf/epub/azw3 for reading anywhere

2. Remove DRM from eBooks purchased from Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Google Play and more

3. Automatically detect device and load books

4. Edit metadata, including title, author, publisher, introduction and the book cover.

Tips: If you purchase epub books online but it's saved as .acsm file when downloaded, please first convert ACSM to epub with Adobe Digital Editions before converting them to Kindle format.

Method 1. Send Books from Mac to Kindle via USB

When talking about transfering files to Kindle from Mac, the first method that comes to our mind would be using USB connection. Right. Just connect your Kindle device to the Mac computer with the USB cable and it will be listed under the 'Devices' tab on the 'Finder'. Then just copy and paste the books to 'documents' folder.

Note: Some Kindle Fire tablets cannot be recognized as USB drive by the Mac computer, so you'll fail to send books from Mac to Kindle via this method. In this occasion, please continue to read to learn another two methods to send the files to Kindle Fire wirelessly.

Method 2. Send Books from Mac to Kindle via Send-to-Kindle Service

If you're unable to transfer books to Kindle via USB, you can still send documents from Mac to your Kindle eReader, Kindle Fire, or Kindle reading app by e-mailing them to your Send-to-Kindle email address. Your Send-to-Kindle e-mail address is a unique e-mail address assigned to each of your Kindle devices or free Kindle reading apps upon registration.

Step 1 Find the Send-to-Kindle email address

Visit the page Manage Your Content and Devices -->click 'Devices'-->then you will see an email address 'xxx@Kindle.com' for each of your Kindle device or Kindle reading app.

Step 2 Add your personal email address to the approved email list.

Documents can only be sent to your Kindle devices or apps from email accounts that you've added to the Approved Personal Document Email List.

Go to Manage Your Content and Devices--> Click 'Preferences'--> Scroll down to 'Personal Document Settings'--> Under 'Approved Personal Document E-mail List', check if your personal email address is listed--> If your email address is not listed, select 'Add a new approved e-mail address'.

Step 3 Compose an email and attach the books.

Set the recipient as your send-to-kindle email address 'xxx@kindle.com'.It is not necessary to include a subject in the email. Then just add the books as attachments and send the email.

Note:
To be delivered successfully, an email should contain no more than 25 attachments. It can be sent to up to 15 distinct Send-to-Kindle email addresses. The total size of your documents should be 50 MB or less.

Method 3. Send Books to Kindle from Mac via App

Send to Kindle for Mac enables you to send documents to your registered Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, supported Kindle reading apps, and archive to your Kindle library.

Step 1 Download and install Send to Kindle App for Mac.

Step 2 Open the Send to Kindle App and log in with your Amazon account.

Step 3 Select one or multiple documents, control-click and select 'Send to Kindle' or just drag and drop the documents onto the app.

Step 4 Enter a Title and Author, choose the device or reading app you'd like to send the books to, and then click Send.

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To use the send to Kindle app for Mac, files must be 50 MB or less. You cannot send more than 25 files at a time.

Tips: If Archive document in your Kindle Library is selected, the files will be stored in your Kindle Library: Manage Your Content and Devices--> Content-->Show: Docs.


These are the three methods to send books to Kindle from Mac. You will definitely find a solution that can work for you. Now you are able to read any kind of ebooks on Kindle devices freely. Don't forget to download Epubor Ultimate to help you convert the ebooks to Kindle format.

Michelle loves reading very much. She seeks the methods to enjoy eBooks and audiobooks more freely and wants to share everything new she has got with you.