How to Transfer PDF Files to a Kindle


Amazon’s Kindle is an incredibly handy device for reading books. If you use Kindle or its app, then you might be aware that it supports PDF format. You do not have to convert the file into a more suited format as Kindle supports PDF. You can get PDF on your Kindle device or app very easily. The process to transfer a PDF file to a Kindle is given below:

Transfer PDF to Kindle via Email


  1. Firstly, you will have to get your sent to Kindle email address. You can move PDF files to your Kindle device through this email address.
  2. Go to the Amazon website.
  3. Click on My Devices and sign into the account.
  4. Navigate the page and click on Personal Document Settings.
  5. Now, just note down the email address mentioned there.
  6. You may also add another email address.
  7. Now, simply sign in to your email account. You may use any email service.
  8. Depending on the email service you are using, click on the write email/compose button. If you are using Gmail, then click on the Compose button located at the upper left corner of the inbox.
  9. If you are using Outlook, then click on the + New message button located at the top left-hand side of the inbox.
  10. If you are using Yahoo, then click on the Compose button located at the top left-hand corner of the screen.
  11. iCloud Mail users will find the Compose icon on the upper side of the screen.
  12. Type in the Send to Kindle email in the recipient box.
  13. Now, click on the Attach item link. Its icon is denoted by a paperclip.
  14. Go to the folder where the PDF file is, and click on it.
  15. Click on the Open button in the File Explorer.
  16. Allow the PDF file to upload completely.
  17. Click on the Send button.
  18. Now, the PDF will get sent to your Kindle device along with the app/apps.
  19. Open your Kindle and let the file upload. Make sure that the Kindle is connected to the internet.
  20. You can access the PDF by going to the Library.

Transfer PDF to Kindle via USB

You can send PDF files to your Kindle device via a USB cable. However, it will not work for the Kindle app. Windows users can easily transfer files via USB, but Mac users have to get Android File Transfer tool.
  1. If you have a Mac then you must do the following:
  • Lookup Android File Transfer on the web.
  • Go to the link and download it.
  • Launch the installer file.
  • After that, move it to the Applications.
  1. Open the folder where the PDF file is. Copy the PDF.
  2. Using a USB cable, connect the Kindle to the system.
  3. When prompted, open the folder. You may have to go to Computer and then click on Kindle. Mac users can access it by going to Spotlight.
  4. Click on Docs and move the PDF file to it. Simply paste the previously copied file.
  5. Now, just disconnect the Kindle from the system.
  6. Open the Kindle and go to Library. You will find the PDF file there.

Bradon Wilson is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.


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