Kindle Create
Kindle Create: A free Windows and macOS tool for Kindle-focused ebook and print-book production. Ranked #17 of 29 in Desktop Publishing Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Kindle and ebook production.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree Kindle and ebook production
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- EPUB exportYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free on Windows and macOS
- Supports reflowable, print-replica, comic, and print books
- Exports KPF and reflowable EPUB files
Where it doesn't
- Does not export PDF files
- Lacks general print-prepress features
- No verified collaboration or preflight tools
Our verdict on Kindle Create
Kindle Create is Amazon’s free desktop formatting tool for authors preparing Kindle eBooks, paperbacks, comics, and illustrated books. It runs on Windows and macOS and is intended for publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing. The workflow accepts DOC, DOCX, PDF, JPEG, and PNG files, making it suitable for authors starting from manuscript documents or existing page assets. It supports reflowable eBooks, print-replica eBooks, comic eBooks, and print books rather than focusing on one publishing format.
Its strongest value is the combination of guided formatting and Kindle-oriented output. Themes and text-formatting controls help shape a book, while table-of-contents tools, image placement, hyperlinks, and interactive media support cover common ebook production needs. Comic projects can use Guided View panels, and previews are available for tablets, phones, and Kindle readers. The free plan includes KPF and reflowable EPUB export, so it fits authors who want to prepare files without a paid desktop publishing subscription.
Kindle Create is narrower than a general desktop publishing application. It does not export PDF files and does not provide general print-prepress features, so it is a weaker choice for production workflows that depend on PDF delivery or detailed print preparation. Collaboration, master pages, preflight tools, and color management are not part of the documented feature set. Choose it for free Kindle, ebook, comic, and straightforward print-book preparation; choose an alternative when broader print-production control or collaborative publishing workflows are central.
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Kindle Create fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS |
| PDF export | No |
| EPUB export | Yes |
| Master pages | Not verified |
| Preflight tools | Not verified |
| Color management | Not verified |
| Collaboration level | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | kdp.amazon.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Kindle Create
- AffinityA broad desktop publishing suite for design, editing, layout, and print output without a subscription.9.4
- Adobe InDesignA focused choice for multipage layouts, typography, prepress, and PDF production.9.2
- QuarkXPressA full-featured desktop publisher for teams producing print and digital content.8.9
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