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Do you ever read long documents on your Kindle? It will soon become more difficult to transfer DOC and DOCX files from Microsoft Word to your Amazon ereader.
Nearly three years after introducing a built-in transfer tool to Word, Microsoft is removing the option. The feature called Send Documents to Kindle was first introduced to all versions of Word in March 2023.
A recent update to the feature’s support page confirms it will be retired on Feb. 9, 2026.
The option may not be removed from your version of Word immediately on that date, but Microsoft confirms it won’t receive any future support. This won’t impact any files you’ve previously uploaded to a Kindle through the tool.
Microsoft didn’t share its reasoning for removing the feature, but it may be a sign Send Documents to Kindle wasn’t as popular as it had first expected it could be.
However, this won't stop you from being able to read DOC and DOCX files on a Kindle. You can instead use Amazon's dedicated Send to Kindle website to transfer files.
This tool allows you to upload PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTM, HTML, PNG, GIF, JPG, JPEG, BMP, and EPUB files. Each file needs to be below 200MB in size.
You will be asked to sign into your Amazon account connected to your Kindle. There are also dedicated Send to Kindle apps for individual platforms, including Mac and Windows.
Send to Kindle offers similar features to Microsoft's Word integration allowing you to convert files so they're easier to read on a Kindle. You can then make use of features like adjustable font sizes, reading progress, page layout changes, bookmarks, notes, and more.