How to Get PDF-Converted Files to Your Kindle

Transfer PDFs to your Amazon Kindle.

The Amazon Kindle is one of the most popular e-readers on the market. In addition to allowing you to download e-books straight from the Amazon store, the Kindle allows you to read PDFs. Unlike e-books from the Amazon store, you will have to transfer PDFs to your Kindle either by using a standard USB cable or by emailing the file to your Kindle.

Instructions

Via USB cable

1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port at the bottom of your Kindle.

2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer.

3. Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and double-click the Kindle icon, which can be found under the "Device with Removable Storage" heading. If you are using a Mac, double-click on the flash drive icon on your desktop.

4. Drag the PDF from your computer to the "Documents" directory on your Kindle.

5. Unmount the Kindle flash drive and disconnect it from your computer. In Windows, you can do this by right-clicking the Kindle icon and selecting "Safely Remove." If you are using a Mac, you can do this by dragging the Kindle flash drive icon to the trash bin.

Via Email

1. Log in to your Amazon account. Click the "Sign in" link at the top of the screen and enter your email address and password.

2. Go to the "Your Kindle" section of your account. Click "Edit Info."

3. Enter your desired Kindle email address in the supplied field. The format for your Kindle email address should be "[e-mail]." Enter your choice of email name and the "@Kindle.com" will be added automatically. Click "Update information" to set your Kindle email address.

4. Locate the "Kindle approved e-mail list" header in your Amazon account. Enter your normal email address (not your Kindle email address) in the supplied text box and click "Add Address."

5. Compose a new email, using your normal email account. Attach the PDF to the email. Send the email to your @Kindle.com account. You should receive the PDF in about five minutes.

References

• Amazon.com Help: Transferring, Downloading, And Sending Files to Kindle

Resources

• Amazon.com