Vellum

About the Tool

Vellum is a versatile typesetting tool designed to help authors, publishers, and self-publishers produce beautifully formatted ebooks and print books. Known for its intuitive interface, Vellum streamlines the entire book production process, making it easy to publish your work across multiple platforms.

Key Features

• Intuitive Interface

  Vellum’s user-friendly interface allows authors to see changes instantly. With a drag-and-drop setup, arranging chapters, sections, and images becomes a seamless task.

• Automatic Ebook Formatting

  Vellum automatically formats your book for popular ebook stores, including Kindle, Apple Books, and more, ensuring consistency and professionalism across all platforms.

• Print-Ready Design

  The tool offers easy-to-use print layout options, enabling you to produce print editions that match the quality of traditionally published books with options for headers, footers, and page numbers.

• Custom Style Options

  Choose from a wide variety of styles for your chapter headings, first paragraph decorations, and captions, allowing your book to stand out with unique formatting options.

• Live Preview

  Vellum provides a live preview feature, which shows how your ebook or print layout will appear on different devices, eliminating the guesswork from formatting.

• Team Collaboration

  Whether you’re working with a co-author or a team of editors, Vellum offers collaboration features to streamline edits and revisions throughout the production process.

Use Cases

Vellum is an ideal tool for:

• Self-published authors seeking professional-quality book formatting.
• Publishing houses aiming to streamline their formatting process.
• Freelance editors who require reliable and attractive styling options for their clients’ books.
• Educational institutes producing academic works or instructional materials.

Pricing

For detailed pricing information, please visit our pricing page.

Tool Analysis

Pros

• Simple, user-friendly interface that requires little to no formatting knowledge.
• Produces high-quality designs for both digital and print platforms.
• Supports various output formats suitable for major ebook distributors.
• Offers reliable customer support and regular updates.

Cons

• Limited to macOS, excluding Windows users.
• Could be perceived as costly for those publishing infrequent or single books.

FAQs

• Can Vellum be used on Windows?

  Currently, Vellum is only available for macOS users, with no Windows version offered.

• Does Vellum require an internet connection to function?

  While Vellum itself can function offline, certain features such as updates and some collaborative functions require an internet connection.

• Is there a free trial available?

  Vellum offers limited functionality for free, allowing users to preview and experiment before committing to a purchase.

• How many styles can I choose from?

  Vellum offers a wide range of styles for different elements, allowing users to pick the one that best suits their book’s theme and design.

• Can I collaborate with others using Vellum?

  Yes, Vellum supports team collaboration, which makes it easy for authors and editors to work together seamlessly.