Ebook Formatting Services Built for Every Screen

They cover the work between a finished manuscript and a digital file that readers can use comfortably. Depending on the book, that includes source cleanup, EPUB formatting, Kindle preparation, internal hyperlinks, table of contents setup, image handling, accessibility metadata, validation and device compatibility testing. The exact deliverables are written into your scope.

You can, but the result depends on how the Word file was built. Manual spacing, fake indents and empty paragraphs often convert badly. If you want to format a book for Kindle reliably, the better route is to clean the source structure first and then test the resulting ebook rather than assume the automatic conversion will look right.

A reflowable EPUB lets text resize and rebuild itself for the reader's screen, which suits most novels and nonfiction. Fixed layout preserves page position, so it is better for some picture books, comics, cookbooks and highly designed titles. The trade-off is less flexibility and uneven support across devices, so we choose the route based on the book rather than habit.

A validated EPUB 3 is the normal master because major retailers, including Amazon KDP, can ingest it. Your scope may also include retailer-specific variants or other working files. MOBI is treated as a legacy format where an existing distribution workflow still requires it, not as the default output for new Kindle ebook formatting.

Yes. Proper heading structure, declared language, meaningful alt text, logical reading order and accessibility metadata are part of a professional ebook build. These choices also make the file more robust across reading apps and assistive technology.

Ebook formatting cost depends on the condition of the source and the complexity of the book. A clean, text-led reflowable EPUB is simpler than a title with tables, hundreds of notes, heavy illustration or fixed layout. We review the manuscript first and quote the actual production route in writing before work begins.

Images are prepared for screen use and given appropriate alt text. Tables are reviewed for small screens because wide layouts can become unusable on a phone. Internal hyperlinks, notes and the table of contents are tested as part of the ebook preview so navigation works rather than merely existing in the file.

Usually. We inspect the existing EPUB or Kindle source and decide whether the structure can be repaired or whether a clean reconversion from the manuscript will be faster and safer. You get that recommendation before a rebuild is quoted.

The scope can cover Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, Barnes & Noble and other ebook channels. Each store has its own checks and account choices, so distribution is confirmed separately from the formatting work. You keep control of the retailer accounts and decide where the edition is sold.

The front cover artwork can usually be prepared for ebook retailers, but the full print wrap cannot be used because an ebook has no spine or back cover. If the only file available is a print-ready wrap, we can extract and prepare the front panel where the source quality allows it.

Amazon does not require you to supply an ISBN for a Kindle ebook, while other channels may use different identifier rules. If you want the digital edition listed under your own imprint across multiple retailers, we can explain the identifier options during setup rather than making the decision for you.

You do. The source files and rights described in your written agreement remain yours, and retailer accounts stay in your name. The service covers production and formatting; it does not transfer ownership of the book or claim a share of your royalties.