Introducing the All-New Kindle Family

We're excited to introduce the all-new Kindle family: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle, and Kindle Fire. The KDK has APIs, tools, and documentation to help you create active content for Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle, and other E Ink Kindles.

To develop for Kindle Fire, check out the Kindle Fire Development Resources.

KDK Overview

Limited Beta

To become a part of the KDK limited beta, request to become a beta developer. Accepted beta participants will be able to download the Kindle Development Kit, access developer support, test content on Kindle, and submit finished content. Those wait-listed will be invited to participate at a later date as space becomes available. Content submission is free during limited beta.

Revenue Share

User revenue will be split 70% to the developer and 30% to Amazon net of delivery costs of $0.15/MB. Remember that unlike with smart phones, the Kindle user does not pay a monthly wireless fee or enter into an annual wireless contract. Kindle active content must be priced to cover the costs of downloads and ongoing usage.

Developer Guidelines

Voice over IP functionality, advertising, offensive materials, collection of customer information without express customer knowledge and consent, or usage of the Amazon or Kindle brand in any way are not allowed. In addition, active content must meet all Amazon technical requirements, not be a generic reader, and not contain malicious code.