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How do I preview my ebook before publishing?

After conversion, open the in-browser preview to read your EPUB exactly as readers will — then approve it. Always preview before submitting. Here's how.

Last updated 2026-06-15

Always preview your ebook before it goes out — it is the best way to catch problems readers would see.

How to preview

When Chiify converts your manuscript to EPUB, it gives you an in-browser preview that renders the book exactly as a reader's app would. Open it, page through, and check:

  • Chapters start correctly and the navigation works — see clickable table of contents.
  • No broken formatting, stray symbols, or missing images.
  • Front and back matter are in the right order.

Then approve

If it looks right, click Use this EPUB to make it your distributable file. Nothing ships until you approve — see how to upload an ebook.

If a PDF converted poorly

PDF reflow is best-effort; if the preview looks messy, upload a DOCX instead for a cleaner result — see I don't have an EPUB.

Five minutes in the preview saves you a rejected upload or an unhappy reader.

Still need help? Open a ticket from your dashboard or email [email protected] — a real person replies.

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