Question 1

What is BookFormat?

Accepted Answer

BookFormat is a web application that transforms raw manuscripts into professionally formatted books. Upload a document in DOCX, PDF, TXT, Markdown, or RTF, choose a template, and download publication-ready files in PDF, EPUB, and MOBI formats.

Question 2

Which input file formats does BookFormat support?

Accepted Answer

BookFormat accepts DOCX (Microsoft Word), PDF, TXT (plain text), Markdown (.md), and RTF source files.

Question 3

Which output formats does BookFormat produce?

Accepted Answer

BookFormat produces print-ready PDF for paperback and hardcover, plus EPUB and MOBI for ebook distribution on Amazon Kindle and other retailers.

Question 4

Is BookFormat suitable for KDP publishing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BookFormat outputs files that meet Amazon KDP, Apple Books, and IngramSpark specifications, including properly sized PDFs for print and reflowable EPUB for ebook readers.

Question 5

How long does formatting take?

Accepted Answer

Most manuscripts format in under five minutes. Larger books with complex layouts may take longer. You receive a download link as soon as processing finishes.

Question 6

Is my manuscript private and secure?

Accepted Answer

BookFormat uses strong encryption and secure authentication, and you keep full ownership of your work. We never sell your manuscript or share it for anyone else's purposes. Optional AI features (manuscript cleanup, scanned-page OCR, cover generation) send your content to the AI providers named in our Privacy Policy solely to produce the output you requested.

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