{"id":53057,"date":"2025-03-24T21:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/?p=53057"},"modified":"2025-03-24T21:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:11:31","slug":"how-to-publish-wordpress-articles-to-kindle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/?p=53057&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"How to publish wordpress articles to kindle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;m experimenting with publishing blog articles on Kindle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the process, I needed to somehow convert my WordPress blog articles into PDFs and upload them to Amazon Kdp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But even after searching, I can&#8217;t find any useful methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it wasn&#8217;t there, I decided to write it myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, you can use it even if you don&#8217;t have Microsoft Office software installed on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convert WordPress articles to PDF and upload them to Kindle (using Google Drive)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Word is fine, but it has the drawback of being prone to bugs when pasting images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, when I bought a new computer because it was damaged, I didn&#8217;t buy Office, so it didn&#8217;t come with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, let&#8217;s open Google Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;+New&#8221; in the top left and select Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-87.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-87.png 521w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-87-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"281\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-88.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35010\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Created in a new tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-89.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-89.png 1000w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-89-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-89-768x354.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The only thing left to do is to do my best to select and copy the content of the article I want to copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-90-1024x735.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-90-1024x735.png 1024w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-90-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-90-768x552.png 768w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-90.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can only select one block with Ctrl + A, so try your best to select the entire text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy it and paste it into Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wait, images should come with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-91-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-91-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-91-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-91-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-91.png 1462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain extensions may not be supported, so we recommend that you check them all.All you have to do is export it as PDF or &#8220;.docx&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-92-1024x516.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-92-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-92-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-92-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-92.png 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set headings\/table of contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, in Google Docs, prepare a few blank lines in the area where you want to insert the table of contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is select whatever you want from the &#8220;Table of Contents&#8221; under &#8220;Insert&#8221; in that blank area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one with the rightmost link is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just click to jump to the relevant page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-96.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-96.png 774w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-96-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-96-768x843.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A table of contents like this is generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-97.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-97.png 824w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-97-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-97-768x596.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it looks tight, this table of contents actually allows line breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take some time to break lines many times, but if you are particular about the appearance, you should try your best. I&#8217;m too lazy so I&#8217;ll leave it as is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-100.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-100.png 884w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-100-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-100-768x300.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, if you click &#8220;More options&#8221; inside &#8220;:&#8221;, you can display the settings menu from the right side of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can only change the page number display, the menu that displays &#8220;\u2026.&#8221; at the bottom, and the indent distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-98-1024x462.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-98-1024x462.png 1024w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-98-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-98-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-98-1536x693.png 1536w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-98.png 1596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, if you make changes, they will not be reflected unless you click &#8220;Update Table of Contents&#8221; yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-99.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-99.png 529w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-99-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Export (if it&#8217;s .docx, just download it)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All that&#8217;s left to do is to export it, but when you upload it to Kindle, if it&#8217;s a PDF, a confirmation window will appear asking, &#8220;Are you sure you want that extension?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you select &#8220;It&#8217;s okay, no problem&#8221; and proceed, no particular problem will occur, but you should take this into consideration when selecting the file when outputting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, although I said export, if you want to save it as &#8220;.docx&#8221; like me, you can just download the summary file from Google Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-102.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-102.png 636w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-102-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was reluctant to download it as an &#8220;untitled document&#8221;, but for some reason I couldn&#8217;t change the file name\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-103.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-103.png 751w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-103-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The download will be finished in a\u3000seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-104.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-104.png 434w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-104-300x76.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The file name is (2) because I did the same thing in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you leave this as is, it will be troublesome, so let&#8217;s change the file name immediately after downloading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make the cover (using Yukkuri Movie Maker 4)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the cover of your Kindle book, if you really want to sell it, the best thing to do is to pay tens of thousands of yen and have a professional designer do it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My concept is to try as many things as I can without spending a lot of money, so this time I&#8217;ll try making it using the slow movie maker 4 that I&#8217;m familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems that &#8220;Canva&#8221; is commonly used in the world, but since it has been introduced on this blog, I will not discuss it this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, go to &#8220;Video Settings&#8221; and set the size to match the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard A4 portrait would be 2100 x 2970. If processing slows down, cut the number in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"493\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-85.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-85.png 493w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-85-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make it look just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, publishing on Kindle is only an incidental trial, so it&#8217;s really appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-85.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-85.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-85-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-85-768x601.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re done, use the file&#8217;s &#8220;output thumbnail image&#8221; function instead of taking a screenshot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that it only accepts &#8220;.jpg&#8221;, so set the extension before outputting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-86.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-86.png 489w, https:\/\/dark-brain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-86-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you can easily change the file 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