Thread: Limitations on Kindle Cloud services support when you upload your own books
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Old 02-08-2019, 01:08 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by maximus83 View Post
So, does a Kindle user have to decide between three formats (KFX, AZW3, or plain MOBI), when deciding what to use on your own devices? Or is the decision really just between MOBI and KFX?

I haven't been in the Amazon game for so long, I'm aware of the file formats but not 100% clear of the trade-offs from a READER's point of view.
Three, at least for an eink Kindle.

Plain MOBI: covers, but not custom fonts, custom font sizes or the boldness slider. Syncing across apps and devices if you use Amazon Cloud.

AZW3 or MOBI/both: custom fonts and font sizes, and the boldness slider. Syncing for MOBI/both, but not for AZW3. Covers for AZW3, but not MOBI/both.

KFX: enhanced typesetting, adjustable right margin and other newest bells and whistles. No syncing and no custom font sizes.
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