Transfer a PDF file to aKindle e-readeror app via email.

This email address is officially referred to as your send-to-Kindle email address.

Your send-to-Kindle email address is not the email address you use to log into the Amazon website or apps.

Adding a new email address

Nor is it the email you use for accessing Amazon services such as thevideo game streaming site, Twitch.

This page also contains information on installedAudibleapps which dont support send-to-Kindle functionality.

An alternate email address prevents strangers from spamming Kindle devices with their own PDFs.

Sending a PDF file to a Kindle via a Gmail email.

After clicking the link, a form will pop up.

type your email address in the provided field and clickAdd Address.

Open your preferred email app or service such asOutlookor Gmail and begin composing a new email.

Entering Kindle address

If you want to convert your PDF file into the Kindle file format, writeConvertinto the emailSubjectline.

Amazon will automatically convert your PDF file for you during the send process.

PDF files with advanced or complex styles may lose their formatting when converted.

Convert in subject line

If your file displays incorrectly, simply repeat these steps and leave theSubjectline blank.

Kindle devices and apps can generally read PDF files completely fine without any conversion.

Attach the PDF file to your email as you would any otheremail attachment.

Sending a PDF file to a Kindle in Gmail

check that that the PDF file finishes uploading to your email before proceeding.

After this time has expired, you will need to send the file again in a new email.

Reading PDF files on a Kindle works in exactly the same way as reading a Kindle ebook.

File link

All you should probably do is tap on its thumbnail or title and it will automatically open.

Heres how to read PDF files in the Kindle for PC and Mac apps.

initiate the Kindle app on your Windows or Mac computer.

Import PDF link

A file surfing app will pop up.

Locate your PDF file and clickOpen.

Your PDF file will now be readable and editable within the Kindle app.

Open button

Opening a PDF in Kindle for PC app on Windows 10.

Library link