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[edit] This is the home page of the Visual Kindle Guide as created by pilotbob, Leep and daffy4u.

Before you can use any of the scripts in our guide, you need to know how to open a command window. Here are the steps to show you how.

Command Prompt Vista/XP/Mac

There are many tools being created to help extend the Kindle to be useful in other areas. Some of those tools require Python scripts. We will show you how to install Python on your Windows computer, so that you can take advantage of those scripts as they come along.

Install Python Windows

If you'd like to be able to check out .mobi or .prc ebooks from the library or purchase books from sites other than Amazon, you'll need your Kindle's PID (Personal ID). This guide has step-by-step instructions with pictures to show you how to obtain your Kindle's PID.

KindlePID Vista
KindlePID XP
KindlePID Mac 

Now that you've downloaded that library book or purchased one from a non-Amazon site, it's time to prepare the book so that it can be read on your Kindle. We're going to show you how to KindleFIX it!

KindleFIX Vista/XP
Kindlefix Mac 

Want to manipulate the Metadata, like title and author info of your .azw, ,prc or .mobi books? Mobi2Mobi is the tool for the job. Please note that Mobi2Mobi does not work on Topaz formatted books (.azw1, .tpz). At this time there is no GUI for the Mac side. If you're a Mac programming guru and would like to create one, please drop by Mobileread and let us know. :)

Kindle Mobi2Mobi Vista/XP 
Kindle Mobi2Mobi GUI Vista/XP 

Mobi2Mobi for the Mac is a two part process. First the installation of the mobiperl tools and then the actual commands. Please note that Mobi2Mobi does not work on Topaz formatted books (.azw1, .tpz).

Install Mobi2Mobi Mac
Kindle Mobi2Mobi Mac

Tips on how to organize your Kindle books by tweaking the Metadata a bit more.

Mobi2Mobi Advanced

[edit] More Kindle Fun

More ways to extend the usefulness of your Kindle. Beware, these modifications could damage your Kindle if not installed correctly and may void the warranty. Use at your own risk. :) YOU MAY HAVE TO REMOVE THESE HACKS BEFORE YOUR KINDLE CAN BE UPDATED BY AMAZON, PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP THE UNINSTALL FILES IN A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM EASILY.

The first thing you need to know is which Kindle you have.

Kindle Serial Numbers 

Now on the the fun stuff.

Kindle 1 Screen Saver Hack
Kindle 2 Screen Saver Hack - [U.S. Sprint version only. Does not work with the 2.3 update.]
KindleDX Screen Saver Hack - [U.S. Sprint DX, no visuals. Does not work with the 2.3 update.]
Kindle 2 US, Int'l and Kindle DX Screen Saver Hack - [Works with 2.3 update 
and now includes Kindle DX International.]

Want to read PDF files on your Kindle without losing the formatting? Try Savory.

Savory - PDF Hack for Kindle 2

If you'd like to read books in other languages on your Kindle 2, this is the hack for you.

Kindle Font Hacks - Kindle 2 U.S. only [Does not work with the 2.3 update.]
KindleDX Font Hack - [No visuals. Does not work with the 2.3 update.]
Kindle 2 US, Int'l and Kindle DX Font Hack - [Works with 2.3 update 
and now includes Kindle DX International.]

You've probably heard about Calibre, the eBook Library Management program that is a must have, no matter what eBook Reader you own. For an introduction on how to use it to add books to the Kindle, check out:

Add Books to Kindle Guide with Calibre