Flip through books while saving your place
Page Flip makes it easy to find pictures, charts, maps and even your notes and
highlights from different parts of a book. While you swipe to other pages or
zoom out to see page thumbnails, Page Flip automatically saves the page you're
reading, pinning it to the side of your screen so you'll never lose
your place.
Sharp, dark text
Enjoy text that reads like the printed page. Our fonts, such as Bookerly, have
been hand-tuned at the pixel level for maximum readability.
Export and share notes
It's now easy to export notes and highlights from a book to your e-mail, so you
can always have them on-hand for reference. Receive your notes both as an easily
printable PDF that's ready to bring to your book club, and as a simple file you
can open in your favorite spreadsheet app.
Read comfortably with one hand
Lighter than a paperback, comfortably hold Kindle in one hand for those times
when you can't put the book down.
Lose yourself in a book
By design, Kindle is purpose-built for reading and creates a sanctuary so you
can lose yourself in a book. Unlike tablets and phones, Kindle doesn't distract
you with social media, emails, and text messages.
Won't tire your eyes in the dark
Unlike back-lit tablets that shine in your eyes, Kindle guides light toward the
surface of the display with its built-in front light so you can read comfortably
for hours without eyestrain.
Learn more about a book before you start reading
With About This Book, see background information about the author, other books
in the series, and more.
Adjust your text size
Choose from eight text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you reading
longer.
Share your library
With Family Library, you and your family can access and easily share not only
your own Kindle books, but also books from the linked Amazon account of a spouse
or partner.
In-line footnotes
With a single tap, read the complete text of each footnote without losing your
place in the book.
X-Ray lets you explore the “Bones of the Book”
See all the passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional
characters, historical figures, places, or topics of interest. The X-Ray
timeline view lets you easily flip through notable passages to remind yourself
of what's happened in the book, or navigate easily through images.
Look it up instantly while you read
Smart Lookup integrates entries from The New Oxford American Dictionary with
information from X-Ray and Wikipedia, so you can access definitions, characters,
settings, and more without losing your place.
Know how long it will take to finish that last chapter
Time to Read is personalized based on your reading speed, and is constantly
updated as your speed and habits change. At a glance you'll know how much time
it will take to finish a chapter or book.
Translate passages instantly
Tap any word or highlight a section to instantly translate it into other
languages, including Spanish, Japanese, and more. Translations are provided by
Bing Translator.
Unlimited reading on any device with Prime
Prime Reading gives you unlimited access to over a thousand books, current
magazines, comics, Kindle Singles, and more. With access from any device –
including your phone, tablet, or Kindle – you can read however you want,
wherever you want.
Kindle Unlimited
With Kindle Unlimited, you can read as much as you want, choosing from over
1 million titles and thousands of audiobooks. Freely explore new authors,
books, and genres on any device for just $9.99 usd a month. Try Kindle
Unlimited free for 30 days. Learn more
Exclusive Kindle titles
Over 1 million Kindle exclusive titles that you won't be able to find anywhere
else, including books by best-selling authors such as Kurt Vonnegut, Ian
Fleming, Oliver P?tzsch, and Arthur C. Clarke.
Massive selection
Millions of books (including the latest best sellers), newspapers, magazines,
Kindle Singles, and more.
Kindle MatchBook
For thousands of qualifying books, your past, present, and future print-edition
purchases allow you to buy the Kindle edition for $2.99 usd or less.
Learn more
Free books in the public domain
Millions of titles in the public domain, such as A Tale of Two Cities, Les
Mis?rables, Pride and Prejudice, and more are available for free.
Free book samples
Download and read a sample for free before you decide to buy.
Low book prices
Over a million titles are priced at $2.99 usd or less. Over 2 million titles
are $9.99 usd or less.
Get books in seconds
Shop Amazon's expansive selection, choose a title, and begin reading in
seconds. Download books in under 60 seconds-no computer required.
Lend your books
Lend eligible Kindle books to other Kindle or Kindle app users for up to
14 days. Learn More
Connect wirelessly
New titles and archived items are a simple connection away. Connect easily to
your home Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi hotspots on the road.
Find a new favorite with Goodreads
Discover great books with Goodreads on Kindle, an integrated experience that
makes it easier than ever to connect and share great reads with friends. Some
Goodreads on Kindle features are only available when connected to Wi-Fi.
Free Kindle app
Download the Kindle app on your phone, tablet, PC or Mac to keep reading when
you don't have your Kindle with you.
Switch devices without losing your place
Amazon's Whispersync technology remembers where you left off in a book, so
you can seamlessly switch between your Kindle and the Kindle app on your
smartphone, tablet, or computer without ever losing your place. Whispersync
technology requires a Wifi or Wi-Fi + free cellular connectivity to switch
seamlessly between devices.
Set goals and celebrate with achievement badges
Kids can read books in a simple, fun, and safe environment designed specifically
for them with Kindle FreeTime. Kids are rewarded with achievement badges when
they reach their reading milestones. A progress report keeps parents updated on
total time spent reading, number of words looked up, badges earned, and
books read.
Tackle more challenging books
For kids reading their first chapter books, Word Wise, available on many popular
English language titles, makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more
challenging books. Short and simple definitions automatically appear above
difficult words, so they can keep reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a
word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms, and more.
Read children's books and comics
Kindle supports children's books with Kindle Text Pop-Up, and comic books with
Kindle Panel View which allows you to read a comic book panel by panel.
Vocabulary Builder
When kids look up words on Kindle, they are automatically added to the
Vocabulary Builder on their device. With Vocabulary Builder, they can use
flashcards to learn the definitions and usage of words.
Best-in-class parental controls
Parents can have peace of mind that kids won't access inappropriate content or
websites, or accidentally make purchases as Kindle FreeTime blocks access to
browsing and purchasing in the Kindle Store, access to the Internet, access to
Wikipedia, and disables social sharing.
Specifications
- Display: Amazon's 7" Paperwhite display technology with E Ink Carta and built-in light, 300ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale.
- Size: 159 × 141 × 3.4–8.3mm
- Weight: 194g (Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.)
- System Requirements: None; fully wireless and doesn't require a computer to download content.
- On-Device Storage: 8GB holds thousands of books
- Cloud Storage: Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
- Battery Life: A single charge lasts up to six weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless and Bluetooth off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light settings, wireless usage.
- Charge Time: Fully charges in under 3 hours from a computer USB, or in under 2 hours using the Amazon 5W charger (sold separately).
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, or 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from Kindle Oasis to your Bluetooth speakers or headphones. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.
- Accessibility Features: The VoiceView screen reader, available over Bluetooth audio, enables access to the vast majority of Kindle Oasis features. Kindle Oasis also includes the ability to Invert Black and White, adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins.
- Content Formats Supported: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; HTML DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, PMP through conversion
- Waterproofing: Waterproof (IPX8), tested to withstand immersion in 2 meters of fresh water for 60 minutes.