Learn how to properly format and export your eBook for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, Apple Books, and other digital platforms.
Proper formatting is one of the most important steps in publishing your eBook. Even high-quality content can be rejected or receive poor reviews if formatting is inconsistent.
This guide explains which file formats to use, how to structure your manuscript, and how to export a Kindle-ready file that meets Amazon KDP standards.
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Amazon KDP accepts DOCX and EPUB formats for eBooks. EPUB is the preferred format for most modern publishing workflows.
Always preview your file before submission using Kindle Previewer.
Poor formatting is one of the top reasons books fail Kindle quality review.
For advanced workflows see our AI eBook formatting guide .
Download Kindle Previewer to see how your book will appear across Kindle devices.
Previewing allows you to catch layout issues before publishing.
Amazon reviews submissions for formatting consistency, structural integrity, and content quality.
Reviewing your manuscript before upload significantly reduces rejection risk.
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