Amazon Launches Kindle Translate to Help Authors Publish eBooks in Multiple Languages

Amazon has introduced Kindle Translate, an AI-powered translation service that will help Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) authors to publish their eBooks in multiple languages. It will make it easier for authors to share their eBooks with readers worldwide.

Amazon Rolls Out Kindle Translate for KDP Authors

The new Kindle translation service is currently available in beta for select KDP authors and supports translations between English and Spanish, as well as from German to English. Authors are also allowed to manage their translations directly through the KDP portal, including selecting languages, setting list prices, and publishing.

Amazon also confirms authors will be able to publish fully formatted translations within just a few days. Each translation can be reviewed for accuracy before publication, and authors can choose to either preview the results or enable automatic publishing once the translation is complete.

eBooks translated using Kindle Translate will be available for purchase and download from the Amazon store. Readers can also see labels for Kindle Translate titles, along with samples to preview the translation.

Translated titles will also be eligible for enrolment in KDP Select and inclusion in Kindle Unlimited. As Amazon expands language support, readers can look forward to discovering a growing collection of translated books and exploring an even wider range of stories.

Kindle Translate provides free translation services for independent authors like Roxanne St. Claire, who said: "For decades, indie authors have been unable to find a cost-effective and trustworthy solution to foreign language translation. With services like Kindle Translate, we are able to easily bring our stories to a wide international audience-a win for authors and readers!" Fellow KDP author Kristen Painter added, "Foreign translations open doors to new readers around the world and give my titles a second life. It's one of the smartest ways to expand both reach and revenue."

Via