How do I convert an InDesign file to Kindle format?

There are four steps in converting files created using InDesign to Kindle format:

  1. Format the file for eBook publishing using InDesign.
  2. Export the files from InDesign to the ePub format.
  3. Style the ePub for the digital reading devices.
  4. Convert the styled ePub to the Kindle mobi file format using KindleGen software.

Does InDesign export Mobi?

Kindle Plugin for Adobe InDesign® converts the InDesign source content to a single file which supports both KF8 and Mobi formats enabling publishers to create great-looking books that work on all Kindle devices and apps.

How do I convert an InDesign file to EPUB?

Export to EPUB

  1. Do one of the following: Open the document and choose File > Export.
  2. Specify a filename and location.
  3. From the Save as Type list choose EPUB (Fixed Layout) or EPUB (Reflowable), and then click Save.
  4. In the EPUB Export Options dialog box, specify the desired options and click OK.

How do I convert an indesign file to EPUB?

What is EPUB fixed layout?

In a fixed layout ePUB, the contents of the page slide off the edge of the screen. It’s like a printed book. The size and position of the pictures and text must remain constant. Text and images are paginated and they don’t change no matter how big or small the screen size is.

Is InDesign good for EPUB?

Overview. You can export an InDesign document to EPUB to allow your users to view the output in an EPUB reader. You can choose to export a document to the reflowable EPUB format. A reflowable EPUB document allows the EPUB reader to optimize the content depending on the display device.

Can I open EPUB in InDesign?

No, it’s not possible.

Is there a Kindle plugin for Adobe InDesign?

Kindle Plugin for Adobe InDesign® (Beta) is a plug-in designed to make it easier for publishers to convert documents or books created in Adobe InDesign to Kindle Format 8.

How can I convert InDesign files to kindle format?

There are four steps in converting files created using InDesign to Kindle format: 1. Format the file for eBook publishing using InDesign. 2. Export the files from InDesign to the ePub format. 3. Style the ePub for the digital reading devices. 4. Convert the styled ePub to the Kindle mobi file format using KindleGen software.

How can I use InDesign to format an ebook?

Format the file for eBook publishing using InDesign. 2. Export the files from InDesign to the ePub format. 3. Style the ePub for the digital reading devices. 4. Convert the styled ePub to the Kindle mobi file format using KindleGen software. When completed the InDesign file can be shared with Kindle readers or sold on the Amazon Kindle store.

How does InDesign page breaks work on Kindle?

The plug-in is smart enough to convert InDesign page breaks (the special character you insert from the File > Insert Break Character menu) to chapter breaks in the Kindle book it exports.