Editing How to Access Kindle Books on Computer (section)

== Using the Kindle App on Windows and Mac ==
The '''Kindle app''' (also known as Kindle for PC or Kindle for Mac) is a free desktop application from Amazon that lets you access your Kindle library on a computer. It allows offline reading and includes many of the features found on a Kindle device, such as adjustable fonts, highlights, and syncing of your reading progress (How to Read Kindle Books on PC in 2025 [Kindle on Your Desktop]). Follow these steps to install the app, log in, and start reading on Windows or Mac:

# [[File:Kindle books.png|thumb|200x200px]]'''Download and Install the Kindle App:''' Visit Amazon’s Kindle app download page and download the installer for your platform (Windows or Mac) (How to Read Kindle Books on PC in 2025 [Kindle on Your Desktop]). On Windows, run the downloaded '''.exe''' file and follow the setup wizard. On a Mac, you can get the Kindle app from the Mac App Store (compatible with macOS 11 or higher) (Setting up your new Kindle for Mac) – simply open the App Store, search for "Kindle," and click '''Get''' to install it. (If using an older Mac OS, download the '''.dmg''' installer from Amazon’s site and drag the Kindle app to your Applications folder.)
# '''Launch the App and Sign In:''' After installation, open the Kindle app. You’ll be prompted to sign in with your Amazon account (the same account where your Kindle books are purchased) (How to Read Kindle Books on PC in 2025 [Kindle on Your Desktop]). Enter your Amazon email/phone and password, then click '''Sign-In'''. The app will register to your Amazon account and sync your Kindle library. ''If you’re new to Kindle, you can create an Amazon account from this sign-in screen as well.''  (How to Read Kindle Books on PC in 2025 [Kindle on Your Desktop]) ''When you launch the Kindle app for the first time, it will prompt you to sign in with your Amazon account credentials. Use the same account that you used to purchase Kindle books so your library can sync properly. Once you enter your email/phone and password and sign in, the app will register to your account and display your Kindle library (How to Read Kindle Books on PC in 2025 [Kindle on Your Desktop]).''
# '''Access and Download Your Books:''' After logging in, you should see all the titles in your Kindle library under the “All” tab or homepage of the app (How to Read Kindle Books on PC with Kindle Reader for PC). To download a book to your computer, double-click its cover (or right-click and choose '''Download''') (How to Read Kindle Books on PC with Kindle Reader for PC). The book will download and then open automatically for reading. Downloaded books may also appear under a “Downloaded” or “Library” section in the app for offline access (How to Read Kindle Books on PC with Kindle Reader for PC).
# '''Read and Use Kindle App Features:''' Once a book is open, you can read it just like on a Kindle device. The top menu (or toolbar) in the app provides options to navigate through the book (go to table of contents or a specific location), adjust text size and font style, change background color (white, sepia, or black for night mode), and switch between single or two-column layout (How to Read Kindle Books on PC with Kindle Reader for PC) (Is there a way to turn on dark mode for the Kindle Reader? - Reddit). You can also add bookmarks, highlight passages, and make notes while reading – all these annotations will be saved and sync to your Amazon account (How to Read Kindle Books on PC in 2025 [Kindle on Your Desktop]). For a distraction-free experience, you can enable full-screen reading mode in the app (How to Read Kindle Books on PC in 2025 [Kindle on Your Desktop]) (on Windows, you may press '''F11''' or use the '''View''' menu to toggle full-screen). The Kindle app will automatically sync your reading progress to the cloud (Whispersync), so if you later continue on a Kindle device or mobile app, you can pick up at the last page read.