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Originally Posted by SigilBear
I tried Kindlegen, but it doesn't work for me. I then discovered that you can do it with Kindle Previewer, but I got an error message saying I had to download some sort of Java program that I couldn't find. (Java and Apple both have information on it that just sends you in circles.)
I've read that Caliber can convert EPUB's to MOBI's. However, I also read that Amazon wants people to use its software. But would they even notice the difference?
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I have heard of cases where Amazon sometimes rejects books converted using calibre. I would stick to kindlegen or one of the previewers, 2.x or 3.x. Previewer 3 has its own Java runtime and so doesn't need an external one installed.
I recommend figuring out why your Mac isn't running Amazon's software. The problems are most likely with your system. (I can't help since I don't use a Mac.)
Added: kindlegen produces Master MOBI files that include both the original MOBI format for older devices and the newer KF8/AZW3 format for newer ones. You really want that so that your readers experience all of the formatting in your book.