Important
The option to Send Documents to Kindle from Microsoft Word will be retired after February 2026. After its retirement, users will no longer be able to access the feature via the Export menu. Instead, we recommend sending doc and docx files directly from this Send to Kindle site.
The Send to Kindle feature lets you send Microsoft Word documents directly to your Kindle library in mere minutes. A transferred file can appear like a Kindle book with adjustable font sizes or like a printed document with fixed layouts so as to preserve your page-design formatting.
Kindle book format
This formatting style enables adjustable font sizes and page layouts. It also supports handwritten sticky notes with Kindle Scribe. It works well for storing documents with simple text formatting for better readability on smaller screens.
Word document format
This formatting style preserves the page layouts and text formatting of your Word document. Your content will display in Kindle as it would appear when printed (except tracked changes and comments, which will not appear).
Note
Files transmitted via Send to Kindle will become available on all supported Kindle apps and e-reader devices associated with the Amazon account that was used for authorizing the Send to Kindle function.
With your source document open, take these steps:
- Go to File > Export > Send documents to Kindle.
- In the right-side pane, select the Send to Kindle button.
- In the Sign in pane, enter your Amazon credentials and select Sign in. (Upon first usage only, a subsequent panel requires you to click Allow to permit sending.)
- Select which format will be applied to your file in Kindle, then Send.
In just a few minutes, the document will appear in your Kindle library. Optionally visit amazon.com/sendtokindle to view your file's status or to learn more about Microsoft Word files sent to Kindle.
FAQ
Q: What is changing for Kindle users?
A: Beginning February 9th, 2026, the Send to Kindle feature in Microsoft Word is going away across all platforms (Web, Win32, Mac). After this date, the feature will no longer receive support from Microsoft Word.
Q. Do I need to take any action?
A. No action is required at this time. Users will still be able to upload documents in doc and docx formats using this site Send to Kindle.
Q: What happens to Microsoft Word files already uploaded to Kindle?
A: Microsoft Word files already uploaded to Kindle will remain unaffected.
Q. What is an alternative for uploading Microsoft Word documents to Kindle?
A. Users can upload .doc and .docx format files using the site Send to Kindle.