Convert VELLUM to MOBI

Understanding Vellum and MOBI file formats

Vellum is a popular book formatting software for Mac, widely used by authors and publishers to create beautifully formatted eBooks and print books. Vellum projects are typically saved in a proprietary format that is not directly readable by eBook devices.

MOBI is an eBook file format developed by Mobipocket and later adopted by Amazon for Kindle devices. MOBI files are compatible with Kindle e-readers and apps, making them a preferred format for authors distributing their books on Amazon.

Why convert Vellum files to MOBI?

Converting from Vellum to MOBI is essential for authors who want to publish or preview their books on Amazon Kindle devices. Since Vellum does not save directly to the MOBI format, a conversion step is required.

How to convert Vellum files to MOBI

Vellum itself provides a straightforward way to export your book to the MOBI format. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open your project in Vellum.
2. Go to File → Generate Books.
3. In the export dialog, select Kindle as one of the output formats. Vellum will generate a MOBI file (or, in recent versions, an EPUB file compatible with Kindle, as Amazon now recommends EPUB uploads).
4. Click Generate and choose your destination folder.

If you need a traditional MOBI file and Vellum only exports EPUB, you can use Amazon Kindle Previewer or Calibre to convert the EPUB to MOBI:

1. Download and install Kindle Previewer from Amazon’s official website.
2. Open Kindle Previewer and load your EPUB file.
3. Kindle Previewer will automatically convert the EPUB to MOBI (or the newer KPF format) and save it in the output folder.

Alternatively, use Calibre:

1. Install Calibre and add your EPUB file.
2. Select the book and click Convert books.
3. Choose MOBI as the output format and start the conversion.

Best software for Vellum to MOBI conversion

• Vellum (for direct Kindle export)
• Amazon Kindle Previewer (for EPUB to MOBI/KPF conversion)
• Calibre (for versatile eBook format conversions)

Conclusion

Converting Vellum files to MOBI is a straightforward process using Vellum’s export feature or third-party tools like Kindle Previewer and Calibre. This ensures your eBook is ready for Kindle devices and Amazon publishing.