Kindle, your own pdfs or txts

betovarg · 05-10-2009, 11:47 AM

I've had this quesiton for a long time and I cant seem to find any post about this, probably cuz its too obvious:

Can i upload my own .txt or .doc files to the kindle? and, in the new kindle DX, can i upload my own pdfs to it?

thanx

desertgrandma · 05-10-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betovarg

I've had this quesiton for a long time and I cant seem to find any post about this, probably cuz its too obvious:

Can i upload my own .txt or .doc files to the kindle? and, in the new kindle DX, can i upload my own pdfs to it?

thanx

Others will post with more info, I'm sure, but in the meantime, I use Mobipocket Creator publishers edition (free) to convert txt files to .prc................

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/Downloa...ilsCreator.asp

susan_cassidy · 05-10-2009, 02:29 PM

On Kindle, .txt files are readable natively - no conversion necessary. If they are actual book files, you may want to convert them using Mobipocket Creator, Publisher edition (check the box that says "Suppress single carriage returns). Or get the book already converted to Mobipocket format. I keep small .txt files on my Kindle with lists of books I want to read, etc.

.doc files and .pdf files must be converted for Kindle 1 and Kindle 2 (you can use Mobipocket Creator again). The new Kindle DX will read .pdf files natively (.doc still requires conversion), so yes, you can copy your own files to it (just use the USB cable, or email to your Kindle - it will cost at least .15 if you email direct to the Kindle DX).

Skydog · 05-10-2009, 03:18 PM

(Oops. My apologies for the premature <submit>)

Skydog · 05-10-2009, 03:20 PM

There is no charge for converting documents as long as you use your <name>@free.kindle.com address which will deliver the converted documents to your computer for transfer via USB.

susan_cassidy · 05-10-2009, 03:35 PM

But on the DX, the only reason to use email is to avoid using the USB, since you can copy PDFs directly to the Kindle. No conversion necessary. That's why I mentioned the non-free email option. Of course, for the Kindle 2, you can use either email option to convert, or convert PDFs yourself.

R o d · 05-11-2009, 04:50 PM

I have a number of PDFs on my Mac. Are you saying I can load them onto a DX via USB directly from my computer? Or do I have to email them to Amazon to have them do it (for a fee)?

stevenmoy · 05-11-2009, 04:52 PM

You can just USB the DX and load the PDF directly to the DX. You can also email the PDF directly to the Kindle DX through Amazon, but there will be transport fee.

oncdoc · 05-11-2009, 08:32 PM

so convert or not always a transport feee with yourname@kindle.com?

pilotdrh2003 · 05-11-2009, 08:53 PM

Yes, .15 cents per megabyte, rounded up.

05-10-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
betovarg Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: ipod touch	Kindle, your own pdfs or txts I've had this quesiton for a long time and I cant seem to find any post about this, probably cuz its too obvious: Can i upload my own .txt or .doc files to the kindle? and, in the new kindle DX, can i upload my own pdfs to it? thanx

05-10-2009, 03:18 PM	#4
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,286 Karma: 7409537 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Libra Colour, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Oasis3, Voyage	(Oops. My apologies for the premature <submit>) Last edited by Skydog; 05-10-2009 at 03:24 PM.

05-10-2009, 03:20 PM	#5
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,286 Karma: 7409537 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Libra Colour, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Oasis3, Voyage	But don't forget... There is no charge for converting documents as long as you use your <name>@free.kindle.com address which will deliver the converted documents to your computer for transfer via USB.

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05-10-2009, 02:29 PM	#3
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	On Kindle, .txt files are readable natively - no conversion necessary. If they are actual book files, you may want to convert them using Mobipocket Creator, Publisher edition (check the box that says "Suppress single carriage returns). Or get the book already converted to Mobipocket format. I keep small .txt files on my Kindle with lists of books I want to read, etc. .doc files and .pdf files must be converted for Kindle 1 and Kindle 2 (you can use Mobipocket Creator again). The new Kindle DX will read .pdf files natively (.doc still requires conversion), so yes, you can copy your own files to it (just use the USB cable, or email to your Kindle - it will cost at least .15 if you email direct to the Kindle DX).

05-10-2009, 03:35 PM	#6
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	But on the DX, the only reason to use email is to avoid using the USB, since you can copy PDFs directly to the Kindle. No conversion necessary. That's why I mentioned the non-free email option. Of course, for the Kindle 2, you can use either email option to convert, or convert PDFs yourself.

05-11-2009, 04:50 PM	#7
R o d Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Nook Simple Touch	I have a number of PDFs on my Mac. Are you saying I can load them onto a DX via USB directly from my computer? Or do I have to email them to Amazon to have them do it (for a fee)?

05-11-2009, 04:52 PM	#8
stevenmoy Zealot Posts: 133 Karma: 348 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Kindle 2	You can just USB the DX and load the PDF directly to the DX. You can also email the PDF directly to the Kindle DX through Amazon, but there will be transport fee.

05-11-2009, 08:32 PM	#9
oncdoc Addict Posts: 299 Karma: 300 Join Date: May 2009 Device: kindle, pocket pro	so convert or not always a transport feee with yourname@kindle.com?

05-11-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
pilotdrh2003 Pilot & Reader Posts: 23 Karma: 14 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: GA Device: Kindle 2/3	Yes, .15 cents per megabyte, rounded up.

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