Converting And Transferring Your Documents; Supported Formats For Conversion; Sending Your Documents For Conversion - Amazon KINDLE Manual

8.3 Converting and Transferring Your Documents

In addition to reading commercially available materials, you can have Amazon convert
your personal documents into a Kindle compatible format for reading on your Kindle.
You can have the converted files sent directly to your Kindle for a small fee or to your
default Amazon e-mail account for free.

Supported Formats for Conversion

In addition to the file formats listed above, you can also convert other personal
documents to read on your Kindle. The supported file formats are listed below:
• Microsoft Word (.DOC)
• Structured HTML (.HTML, .HTM)
• JPEG (.JPEG, .JPG)
• GIF (.GIF)
• PNG (.PNG)
• BMP (.BMP)
• Compressed ZIP (.ZIP)
Tip: ZIP files are automatically opened up by the conversion service if you choose to
compress your documents. Any enclosed files listed above inside the ZIP file will be
converted and sent to your Kindle or computer as specified.

Sending Your Documents for Conversion

Each Kindle has its own unique e-mail address. When you e-mail personal documents to
your Kindle, they are automatically converted to a Kindle-friendly format. To set up your
Kindle e-mail address, follow the steps below:
1. On your computer, open your Web browser and go to
http://www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle
2. In the "Your Kindle(s)" section, select "Edit Info".
3. In the "Kindle E-mail Address" text field, change the first part of the e-mail
address to what you would like it to be. The @kindle.com will automatically be
appended.
4. Select "Update information" to save your changes and close the text entry box.
Once you have set up your e-mail address, you can send and convert your personal
documents by following the steps below:
1. Attach your document to a new e-mail or forward an existing e-mail that has a
document attached. A subject is not necessary.
2. Address the e-mail to the appropriate e-mail address for either wireless delivery or
for delivery back to your computer. The e-mail addresses are found on your
"Manage Your Kindle" page on Amazon.com mentioned above.