How to Forward Any Email to Your Kindle
You can forward almost any email to your Kindle for distraction-free reading. Whether it's a newsletter, a long thread, or an article someone shared, here's how to get it done.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Find your Kindle email address
Every Kindle has an @kindle.com email address. Find it in your Amazon account under Manage Your Content and Devices > Preferences > Personal Document Settings.
Step 2: Add yourself as an approved sender
Amazon only accepts documents from approved email addresses. Add your personal email (and noreply@inboxtokindle.com) to the approved senders list in the same Amazon settings page.
Step 3: Forward emails manually
You can forward any email to your @kindle.com address. Amazon will convert it and deliver it to your device. This works but gets tedious if you do it regularly.
Step 4: Set up Gmail filters for automation
In Gmail, create a filter: Settings > Filters > Create New Filter. Match emails by sender (e.g., from:substack.com) and set the action to 'Forward to' your Kindle email. This automates delivery for specific senders.
Step 5: Use InboxToKindle for hands-off delivery
Instead of managing filters and approved senders, InboxToKindle gives you a single inbox email. Subscribe to any newsletter with it, and every issue gets converted to EPUB and sent to your Kindle automatically.
Pro Tips
- 💡 Gmail filters work but break when newsletters change their sending address
- 💡 Amazon's built-in conversion doesn't handle newsletter HTML well - images and formatting often get mangled
- 💡 InboxToKindle converts to EPUB with newsletter-specific formatting that preserves images and layout
- 💡 You can forward emails from any email provider, not just Gmail
- 💡 For Outlook users: use Rules (Home > Rules > Create Rule) instead of Gmail filters
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I forward any email to my Kindle?
Yes, any email can be forwarded to your @kindle.com address as long as the sender is on your approved list. Amazon will attempt to convert it, though results vary. InboxToKindle handles the conversion more reliably for newsletter content.
Why do forwarded emails look bad on Kindle?
Amazon's email-to-Kindle conversion strips most HTML formatting, which breaks newsletter layouts. InboxToKindle converts to EPUB format specifically optimized for e-readers, preserving images and readable formatting.
Do Gmail filters work for all newsletters?
Gmail filters work well for newsletters that always send from the same address. Some platforms rotate sending addresses or use unique per-subscriber addresses, which breaks filters. InboxToKindle handles this by giving you a dedicated inbox that catches everything.
Is there a limit to how many emails I can forward to Kindle?
Amazon doesn't publish a hard limit, but they may throttle high-volume forwarding. InboxToKindle's free tier includes 15 deliveries per month, with unlimited deliveries on the paid plan.