When saved for publishing, the PDF is also saved as a KPF file. The PDF upload option in KC is called a print replica. The user then uses the KDP systems to upload the file as one would with other formats created outside of KC. After saving the file, KC shows a pop-up with the file location. To publish the document means to save in a specific file format, KPF. (The online instructions call the button “Package.”) It’s too bad it doesn’t really send the document to KDP for publishing. Links can be checked as well as the TOC.Įven though I was unable to get the document completely formatted the way I wanted it, I tried the “Publish” button. Simulated views on various devices are available. This is similar to the preview mode in the KDP content process.
Once formatting is completed, a preview is available. I use Word styles for these elements so had to manually make changes, then open in KC again, check, and sometimes redo the process. Some paragraph indents were also too large. Most of the list transferred to KC fine, but some were indented incorrectly. I tried several ways to get the images to position correctly to no avail. My book has a couple of images, bullet lists, and numbered lists. The user guide says if these elements aren’t correct, make the changes in Word, and open it again in KC. KC clearly states images, separators, lists, tables, and footnotes cannot be edited or formatted within the app. Even if the DOC was formatted with subtitle styles, KC sees them as a chapter title. Users must go through the document to change subtitle format and anything else tossed in the TOC. All subtitles and divisions are included as a chapter title. KC detects chapter titles and creates a clickable TOC. There is no option to keep any formatting that may have been done before the file is uploaded to KC, except in the case of PDF files, which will be discussed later.Ī problem area for some writers is setting up a table of contents (TOC). If you don’t like the template chose it can be changed.ĭetailed formatting changes, such as line spacing, indents, font styles, can be made. The four templates or themes have basic elements styles: chapter title, chapter subtitle, chapter first paragraph, separator, and body text predefined. One feature that is appealing to those who think that formatting an ebook is a technical and daunting task is the templates. In fact, it took me as many clicks as it might to format in Word. Yes, KC will “transform” your manuscript to a Kindle book. It further claims to format your DOCX file in “a few clicks.” I found it wasn’t quite that simple. The first sentence on KDP’s information page says “Use Kindle Create (PC or Mac) to transform your completed manuscript into a beautiful Kindle eBook.” Sounds like easy-peasy magic. I used a formatted Word DOC, a non-formatted Word DOC, and PDF files. I decided to give it a try with a book I plan to release in February. This option has been compared to the Kindle Textbook Creator. These are fixed format books and don’t become reflowable when uploaded to KDP. This option allows adding video, audio, and image pop-ups. In addition to creating a project file for a standard Kindle book, it also has an option to upload a PDF file to publish a print replica ebook. Users are reporting that files exported with OpenOffice work but not with LibreOffice files. The information page specifies that files from Word, Google Docs, or exported from Apple Pages can be used. Kindle Create works only with Word DOCX files.
#IMPORT KPF FILE KINDLE TEXTBOOK CREATOR PC#
While described by some as an “add in” or “plugin,” it is a stand-alone app for PC (Windows 7 or later) or MacOS (10.9 or later). In the spring, Amazon rolled out Kindle Create (KC) in beta. On the other side, CS has had the option to publish on Kindle immediately after the print book is published. There were some hiccups when it originally rolled and, as of this writing, some features are still in beta and limited in availability. This past year Amazon has slowly been merging CreateSpace (CS) with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).