Question 1

Is BookFormatter free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Free plan lets you format one project with standard templates and export to PDF. Upgrade to Author ($14/mo) for unlimited projects and all export formats.

Question 2

What formats does BookFormatter export?

Accepted Answer

BookFormatter exports to print-ready PDF, EPUB, and MOBI. Print PDFs include crop marks, bleed, and correct trim sizes for all major POD services like KDP, IngramSpark, and Lulu.

Question 3

How is BookFormatter different from Vellum?

Accepted Answer

Vellum is Mac-only and costs $249 upfront. BookFormatter runs in any browser, works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook, and starts free. You get the same typographer-quality output — drop caps, running heads, print margins — without buying a Mac.

Question 4

Does BookFormatter work on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BookFormatter is entirely web-based. It works on any device with a modern browser — Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, even iPad. No software to install.

Question 5

Can I customize drop caps and running heads?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Choose from dozens of drop cap styles, set custom fonts, adjust size and positioning. Running heads can show book title, chapter title, author name, or any combination — fully configurable per section.

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