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Kobo Cloud: upload eBooks and documents with Kobo Stack

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Kobo Cloud: upload eBooks and documents with Kobo Stack

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Learn how Kobo Stack subscribers upload personal eBooks and documents to Kobo Cloud by drag and drop or email to read on any Kobo device.

Benefits of Kobo Cloud

Kobo Cloud is a secure cloud service included with Kobo Stack that lets customers store and access personal eBooks and documents across Kobo devices and apps. It syncs reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, and notes, making it easy to continue reading from any supported device.

How to upload documents to Kobo Cloud

You can upload personal documents to Kobo Cloud in two ways:

  • Drag and drop files on Kobo.com: Bring your personal content to Kobo in just a few clicks. Uploading files to Kobo is a simple way to keep your documents and eBooks in one place.
     
  • Email files using Send to Kobo: Send to Kobo provides a hassle-free way to keep all your reading materials in one place, making it easier to enjoy your content anytime, anywhere. Enjoy a simple way to add your personal content to Kobo. 

Supported file types for Kobo Cloud

  • PDF
  • EPUB
  • LCPL

Maximum file size for Kobo Cloud

  • 200 MB per file

How to upload documents to Kobo Cloud by drag and drop on Kobo.com

  1. Go to Kobo.com and sign in.
  2. Select My Account > Books.
  3. Click Upload on the right side of the page.
  4. Drag and drop your file into the upload window, or select Select Files and browse to the files on your computer.
  5. Once the upload is complete, the title will appear in your Kobo library and will be available on your Kobo apps and supported Kobo devices after syncing.

Tips

  • Ensure you are signed in to the correct Kobo account before uploading.
  • If the uploaded title does not appear immediately, refresh the page or sync your Kobo device/app.
  • Files larger than 200 MB cannot be uploaded.

How to upload documents to Kobo Cloud by email with Send to Kobo

Send to Kobo via Email lets readers upload personal eBooks and documents to Kobo Cloud by email, making them available on supported Kobo eReaders and apps.

From Web
  1. Go to Kobo.com and sign in to your Kobo account.
  2. Click My Account.
  3. Click My Books.
  4. In the Upload Documents dialog, click the By Email tab.
  5. Copy your personal Kobo upload email address shown in the dialog (e.g. yourname-XXXXXXXX@cloud.kobo.com). You can click the copy icon next to it.
  6. Open your preferred email, forward or send an email with your document attached (PDF or EPUB) to that address.
  7. Once the upload is complete, your document will appear in My Books on Kobo.com.
  8. If your document does not appear, refresh the page or sync your Kobo account on your Kobo eReader or Kobo Books app.
From iOS Kobo App

How to Upload Documents to Your Kobo Library (on Kobo App)

  1. Open the Kobo Books app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap Account > Send to Kobo.
  3. Copy your personal Kobo upload email address displayed on the screen (for example, yourname-XXXXXXXX@cloud.kobo.com). You can tap the Copy icon next to the address, or select Send Files Now to open your default email app with the address pre-filled.
  4. Using your preferred email app send or forward an email with your PDF or EPUB file attached to your personal Kobo upload email address.
  5. Once the upload is complete, your document will appear in My Books within the Kobo Books app.
  6. If you do not see your document, refresh or sync your library.
From Android Kobo App
  1. Open the Kobo Books app on your Android device.
  2. Tap Account > Send to Kobo.
  3. Copy your personal Kobo upload email address displayed on the screen (for example, yourname-XXXXXXXX@cloud.kobo.com). You can tap the Copy icon next to the address, or select Send Files Now to open your default email app with the address pre-filled.
  4. Using your preferred email app send or forward an email with your PDF or EPUB file attached to your personal Kobo upload email address.
  5. Once the upload is complete, your document will appear in My Books within the Kobo Books app.
  6. If you do not see your document, refresh or sync your library.

How to check Kobo Stack storage usage

You can see how much storage space you are using for your uploaded documents in your Kobo account.

  1. Sign in to Kobo.com.
  2. Click My Account.
  3. Click My Subscriptions.
  4. Under Kobo Stack Subscription, find Storage used.
  5. You can also view your uploaded documents in the Your uploaded content section or select Upload Your Documents to add more files.

The storage display shows how much space you have used and how much is available.

Example: 12.5 GB / 50 GB means you have used 12.5 GB of your 50 GB storage allowance.

Tip: Storage usage may take a few minutes to update after you upload or delete documents. If your usage does not refresh, reload the page or sign out and then sign back in. If you are nearing your storage limit, delete documents you no longer need to free up space.

Uploaded Kobo Cloud eBook not appearing on a Kobo device or app

If you have uploaded an eBook but cannot find it on your Kobo device or Kobo Books app, try these steps:

  1. Confirm that your storage usage changed after the upload, indicating the file was successfully added.
  2. Re-upload the eBook.
  3. Manually sync your Kobo device.
  4. If the eBook is still missing:
    • Repair your Kobo account.
    • Sign out of your Kobo account and sign back in.
    • Sync your device again.

If the eBook still does not appear, please contact Kobo Customer Care for further assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

I uploaded an eBook, but I do not see it on my Kobo device. What should I do?

Try these steps:

  1. Sync your device manually to check for new content.
  2. Confirm the upload was successful by checking that the file appears in Kobo Cloud.
  3. Remove and re-upload the file if it still does not appear after syncing.

Supported file types: PDF, EPUB, and LCPL EPUB.

My document appears in Kobo Cloud, but it will not open. What should I do?

Try the following:

  1. Remove and re-upload the file, then sync your device.
  2. Restart your device and try opening the document again.
  3. Note any error message you receive and contact Customer Care if the issue persists.

Note: LCPL EPUB files require a passphrase provided by the content provider.

How do I check if my Kobo device has enough storage space?

If your uploaded content is not appearing or downloading properly, check that your device has available storage space.

  1. Check your available storage in your device settings.
  2. Remove books or files you no longer need to free up space.
  3. Sync your device again after making space available.

If your device is low on storage, new uploads and synced content may not download successfully.







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