How to Receive PDFs Sent via Email on Kindle

Kindles give readers access to an entire library in a single portable device. Better yet, they aren’t limited to accessing eBooks in Amazon’s AWZ3 format—you can also use them to view PDF eBooks and documents.

If you’re interested in learning how to email PDF to Kindle (or other methods you can use to receive these documents on your eReader), take a look at our walkthrough of this process.

Understanding the Kindle PDF Email Process

Before you can access PDFs on your eReader, you’ll need to get these documents onto your device—and email is a great way to do that. Here’s how to email a PDF to Kindle devices:

1. Locate your Kindle’s unique email address. You can find this address in the “Settings” section of your Kindle or on your Amazon account under “Manage Your Content and Devices.”
2. Approve your email address. Under “Personal Document Settings,” you can allow your Kindle to accept documents from specific email addresses.
3. Email your PDF to your Kindle. This email does not need to include a subject line.

Other Ways to Transfer PDF to Kindle

Even if you know how to send a PDF to Kindle via email, this isn’t the only method you can use to upload documents to your eReader. Additional ways to get PDFs on your Kindle include:

A USB Cable

When you connect your Kindle to your computer with a USB cable, it will show up as a removable drive. You can manually transfer PDFs to your eReader by opening the drive’s “Documents” folder and putting these files into that folder.

The Send to Kindle App

Amazon’s Send to Kindle app allows you to send documents directly to your Kindle—including PDFs. This app is available for mobile devices and computers.

Enhancing PDFs with Smallpdf Before Sending

No matter how you send PDFs to a Kindle, you may want to optimize these documents for eReader usage first. Smallpdf can help you modify and improve your PDFs with powerful tools like:

• Compress PDF. Large PDF files can take up valuable space on your Kindle. Use Smallpdf’s Compress PDF feature to reduce file sizes without affecting their quality.
• Convert PDF. If you encounter formatting issues, converting your PDF to another file format could help. To do that, you’ll need Smallpdf’s PDF Converter.
• Edit PDF. Do you need to make changes to your document? The Edit PDF tool allows you to add images, highlights, and annotations to your PDFs.
• Number Pages. Page numbers can make it easier to use eBooks. If your PDF eBooks don’t already have page numbers, add them to your documents with our Number Pages tool.
• Merge PDF. When you have multiple PDFs that you want to combine into a single document, give Smallpdf’s Merge PDF feature a try.

Conclusion

Sending PDFs to a Kindle device is a practical way to access documents on the go. Whether you’re a student, professional, or avid reader, mastering this process will take your Kindle usage to the next level.

By utilizing Smallpdf’s tools, you can ensure that your PDFs are ready to provide the best possible reading experience. Use the tools listed above and many more for free today!

Our Answers to Email Kindle PDF FAQs

Can you email PDF to Kindle?

For eReaders made by Amazon, “email PDF to Kindle” is a supported feature. While you’ll have to take some steps ahead of time before using this feature, you can email Kindle PDF documents once you’ve set everything up.

How do I email a PDF to my Kindle?

Emailing a PDF document to Kindle devices is simple—this process involves attaching your PDF to an email and sending it like you usually would. However, you’ll need to approve your email address before using it to send documents to your eReader.

How can I send a document to Kindle?

Sending an email message is a convenient way to transfer a document to your Kindle. Otherwise, you can transfer documents from your computer via a USB cable or through the Send to Kindle app.