Vellum
Create beautiful ebooks and print books effortlessly on Mac.
Description
Vellum is a specialized book creation platform designed exclusively for Mac users, enabling the rapid production of professional-quality ebooks and print books. With its intuitive interface, users can import manuscripts and transform them into beautifully styled publications ready for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and more.
The software automates complex formatting tasks, such as setting trim size and page dimensions, optimizing images, and ensuring accessible, validated output in both digital and print-ready formats. Vellum streamlines the self-publishing process, helping creators deliver polished books that stand out across all major marketplaces.
Key Features
- Ebook and Print Formatting: Automatically formats manuscripts for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and more
- Professional-Grade Print Output: Generates ready-to-print PDFs with automatic trim size, margins, and page numbers
- Validated EPUB Files: Ensures EPUB 2/EPUB 3 compliance for distribution
- Image Optimization and Compression: Manages and compresses images for efficient file sizes
- Accessible Output: Produces ACE-approved accessible files
- Box Set Creation: Combines multiple books into a single collection
- Automatic Updates: Regenerate corrected or updated files quickly
- Style Customization: Offers drop caps, embedded fonts, flourishes, backgrounds, and custom ornaments
- Instant Preview: Real-time device and print previews for every edit
- ARC Creation: Creates advance reader copies in EPUB and MOBI formats for beta readers
Use Cases
- Formatting and publishing novels for Kindle, Apple Books, and Kobo
- Creating professional-grade print books for paperback or hardcover
- Building multi-book box sets for series releases
- Generating accessible ebooks and print editions
- Producing ARCs for beta readers in multiple formats
- Updating published books with new content or corrections
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vellum available for Windows?
No, Vellum is only available for macOS 12 or newer.
What output formats can I create with Vellum?
Vellum produces specialized files for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and more, in EPUB 2, EPUB 3, MOBI, and professional-grade PDF formats.
Is there a free trial for Vellum?
You can download Vellum for free to build, style, and preview your book, and only need to purchase when you are ready to publish.
Can I update or correct my book after initial publishing?
Yes, you can return to Vellum at any time to update your book and generate new files within seconds.
Does Vellum support both ebooks and printed books?
Yes, Vellum enables you to create both ebooks and print editions including paperback and hardcover.
You Might Also Like
MiniTTS
FreeGenerate lifelike audio from text in seconds with a free GPT-4o powered TTS tool.
NoaiGPT
Usage BasedStay Unique, Stay Undetectable
Dream.jobs
FreeDiscover the perfect job with AI-powered personalized job search
RealmWeave
FreemiumYour tabletop gaming assistant
WritePlus
Free TrialCreate amazing web content posts 10X faster with AI.