Here are some free tools for ebook editing and distribution:
- Calibre is a free and open-source ebook management tool that allows you to organise, edit, and convert ebooks into various formats. It also offers basic ebook distribution capabilities.
- Sigil is an open-source ebook editor that enables you to create and edit EPUB files. It provides a user-friendly interface for manipulating ebook content, including text, images, and metadata.
- Kindle Create is a free Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) tool. It allows you to format and design your ebook for publishing on the Kindle platform. It offers various customisation options and assists in creating a professional-looking ebook.
- Draft2Digital offers paid services, they also provide free ebook conversion and distribution tools. You can use their conversion feature to format your manuscript into multiple ebook formats and distribute it to various online retailers.
- Reedsy Book Editor is a free online tool that enables authors to create and format ebooks. It offers a user-friendly interface and various formatting options, including chapter breaks, headings, and styles.
- Pubcoder is a paid software application and digital publishing platform that allows users to create interactive ebooks and digital content. It provides a user-friendly interface and a range of tools for designing, authoring, and publishing ebooks with interactive elements such as animations, videos, audio, quizzes, and more. PubCoder supports various ebook formats, including EPUB, MOBI, and HTML5, and enables users to export their creations for distribution on different platforms and devices. It is often used by publishers, authors, and educational institutions to create engaging and interactive digital content.
- Book Creator is a popular software application and platform that enables users to create and publish their own digital books. Users can customise their ebooks’ layout, design, and formatting, making them visually appealing and engaging. Once the book is created, it can be shared and published in various formats, such as PDF, ePub, and interactive multimedia ebooks. Book Creator is available on different platforms, including iOS, Android, and the web, making it accessible across multiple devices. It is widely used in education, allowing students and teachers to create their own digital stories, reports, and projects. It is one of the easiest software on our list, making it a perfect tool for beginners and users that have never used book editing software before.
While creating this list, we tried to mention only free services. However, having tried and repeatedly used them, we also suggested some of the paid software, notably Pubcoder – if you want to know more about the possibilities of Pubcoder, visit their website, or take a look at our ebooks created in Pubcoder here or here. These tools should help you with ebook editing and distribution.