From Scrivener to a KDP-Ready Book Without the Compile Pain
Scrivener is a superb writing tool, but its Compile settings are notoriously fiddly when you just want a clean, KDP-ready paperback. The simplest path: compile/export your manuscript to Word (.docx), then upload it here — PaperbackKit auto-detects your chapters and typesets a print-ready 6x9 interior plus an accessible EPUB, no Compile presets to wrestle.
Drop your .docx here or click to choose
Word manuscripts up to 15MB · your file is deleted after processing
Upload first → see your typeset pages → pay $19 → the files download themselves. Nothing to copy or paste.
Don't have your manuscript handy? — no upload, no signup.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Scrivener's Compile hard for KDP?
Compile is powerful but exposes dozens of format settings; getting consistent chapter breaks, indents, margins and a clean trim size for KDP often takes trial and error. Many authors just want the finished interior, not a formatting project.
What's the easy path?
In Scrivener, compile/export to Microsoft Word (.docx). Upload that .docx to PaperbackKit; it detects chapters and typesets a KDP-ready 6x9 print PDF and an accessible EPUB in minutes.
Will my chapters and italics survive?
Yes — chapter structure is detected and rebuilt with proper openers, and basic emphasis (italics) is preserved. You see the typeset pages before paying.
Does this replace Scrivener?
No — keep writing in Scrivener. PaperbackKit only handles the last-mile typesetting and EPUB, so you skip the Compile tuning.