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Rather than supporting native EPUB files, Amazon is instead converting them to KF8 (or AZW3).

While the company has made it easier to put other company’s ebooks on Kindle devices, it’s not any easier to do the reverse. Technically, you should be able to download an ebook in the popular format and easily send it to your Kindle, all without the need for third-party conversion. For example, I can’t imagine my parents ever downloading the software and using it to convert an ebook they bought elsewhere.Īmazon’s upcoming support of EPUB files means this step is no longer needed. While Calibre is a wonderful tool, it’s a step too far for most people. Up until now, if you wanted to get a third-party ebook on an Amazon ereader, you likely had to convert it using a third-party piece of software like Calibre, before using the Send to Kindle function to get it onto your device. The latter in particular is important because, as The Verge pointed out, authors may get a bigger cut from these transactions. This not only includes other large retailers like Kobo and Barnes & Noble, but also purchasing them directly from publishers themselves. There are plenty of other places you can buy ebooks beyond the Kindle store. Well, it’s all about consumer choice and freedom. Now you may have a pressing question at this point: why the hell does the Amazon Kindle finally offering EPUB support matter?