Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite offers a book-like reading experience, even while sitting in direct sunlight. In addition to reading e-books, you can Send your documents and web pages to Kindle There are also plenty of options available to customize your reading experience, such as changing the font style. Here's how to install custom fonts on your Kindle Paperwhite.
There are some built-in options for changing fonts on every Kindle device. But in this post, we'll share how you can add custom fonts to your Kindle. These steps apply to the Kindle Paperwhite (6th generation and later), Kindle Scribe, and Kindle Oasis.
Installing custom fonts on your KINDLE PAPERWHITE
With the release of firmware version 5.9.6 in 2018, you have the option to add custom fonts to your Kindle. By default, the typical Kindle offers the following font styles:
- Amazon Ember
- Baskerville
- bookerly
- Cecilia
- Caeciia Condensed
- Futura
- Helvetica
- OpenDyslexic
- palatine
- Publisher Font
You can download more fonts from websites like Google Fonts وDaFont وfontspace On your computer and transfer it to your Kindle. Make sure the font file type is OpenType (OTF) or TrueType (TTF), as Kindle only supports these two file types.
Here's how to download and install custom fonts on your Kindle Paperwhite.
Step 1: Download the Line The file you choose on your computer. If it's a ZIP file, you'll need to unarchive its contents into a folder.
Step 2: Connect your Kindle to your computer via cable. USB. It is recommended to use the default Amazon cable that you received in the box.
Step 3: On your Mac, open Finder and click Kindle from the left menu.
On a Windows computer, press the Windows + E keyboard shortcut to open File Explorer and select Kindle from the left sidebar.
Step 4: Locate Fonts folder in Finder On Mac and File Explorer on Windows.
Step 5: Copy files FTT Or O.T.F. of the font you downloaded and paste it into the Fonts folder.
Disconnect your Kindle after the transfer is complete.
How to change fonts on your Kindle Paperwhite
Once you've transferred your font files, here's how to select them on your Kindle Paperwhite or other Kindle models.
Step 1: Open book On your Kindle device, tap upper left corner From the page.
Step 2: Click on Aa font icon In the top menu bar.
Step 3: Select tab Line At the bottom.
Step 4: Click on Font family.
Step 5: Locate Dedicated line which you just installed. In our case, it is Monsterrat.
Here are some fonts we suggest downloading for your Kindle Paperwhite.
- Georgia
- ChareInk
- AvenirNext
- Bluestocking
- Verdana
You can download these free fonts from the above sites on your Kindle Paperwhite.
Best Fixes for Custom Kindle Fonts Not Working
If the custom fonts you installed aren't working on your Kindle, here are some troubleshooting methods to fix the issue.
1. Buy books from Amazon only.
Custom fonts you install will only work with books you purchase from the Amazon Kindle library. They will not work with eBooks you manually install on your Kindle.
2. No support for enhanced printing.
Improved layout is the reason you can customize your reading experience. Features like changing the font style, enabling page turn animations, and more fall under this aspect. To use these features, your eBook must be in EPUB, MOBI, DOC, DOCX, or HTML file formats only.
3. Update Kindle firmware
You should make sure you're running the latest version of Kindle firmware on your device. Here's how to check and update it.
Step 1: Click on Arrow Downward facing at the top on your Kindle.
Step 2: Locate All settings From the top menu bar.
Step 3: Click on The three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
Step 4: Click on Update your Kindle Your.
If the option is grayed out, it is running the latest version of the software.
Use a new font for eBooks
You can add custom fonts to your Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis, and Kindle Scribe devices. This is a great way to read your favorite books in your chosen font. If your kids use a Kindle, you can Enable parental controls on their Kindle. This will allow you to control the types of books you read and the amount you spend on your Kindle.
