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What is Vellum?
Vellum streamlines the creation of professional-quality ebooks and print books, making it easy for authors to publish across popular platforms such as Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books. With intuitive features like automatic margin setup, customizable book styles, and instant preview capabilities, writers can design and generate validated, accessible files in EPUB and print-ready PDF formats with minimal effort.
The tool is designed specifically for macOS, allowing users to import manuscripts, apply universal design choices, and update their books seamlessly. Advanced options such as image optimization, full-bleed pages, background customization, and accessible outputs make Vellum an ideal solution for authors seeking high-quality, polished publications without the hassle of manual formatting.
Features
- Platform Support: Creates specialized ebooks for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and more
- Box Set Creation: Easily combines multiple books into a single box set
- Validated Output: Generates EPUB 2/3 files with accessibility approval and optimized images
- Comprehensive Print Support: Produces print-ready books in various trim sizes, including paperback and hardcover
- Customization: Allows drop caps, embedded fonts, ornaments, backgrounds, and flourishes
- Automatic Layout: Instantly sets up margins, page numbers, headers/footers, and manages widows/spreads
- Instant Preview: Shows real-time book appearance across devices and print
- Seamless Updates: Enables quick updates and regeneration of book files
- Free Download: Download and use all features for build, style, and preview before purchase
- User-Friendly Interface: Designed specifically for Mac with an intuitive workflow
Use Cases
- Formatting manuscripts for Kindle, Kobo, or Apple Books publication
- Designing both print and digital editions of novels, memoirs, or non-fiction books
- Creating box sets for book series or collections
- Customizing book interiors with unique stylistic elements
- Generating ARCs (advance reader copies) for beta readers
- Producing large print editions for accessibility
- Updating published books with corrections or new content
- Ensuring professional-grade formatting for self-published authors
FAQs
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Is Vellum available for Windows or other operating systems?
Vellum is only available for macOS version 12 or newer. -
Can I use Vellum to create both ebooks and print books?
Yes, Vellum enables you to create both digital and print editions, including various trim sizes and large print options. -
What platforms can Vellum's ebooks be published on?
Ebooks created with Vellum are compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and many other platforms. -
Can I try Vellum before making a purchase?
You can download Vellum for free to build, style, and preview your book, and only purchase when you are ready to publish.
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