Publish with confidence.
Import your manuscript, design every page, and export files that work with all major self-publishing platforms — from one streamlined tool.
Works with the platforms you already use
Amazon KDP · Draft2Digital · IngramSpark · Lulu · BookBaby · Smashwords · Barnes & Noble Press · Kobo Writing Life
What makes it different
Everything a self-publishing author needs.
No InDesign. No Vellum. No expensive formatter. Pholio Publisher gives independent authors a professional-grade tool at zero cost to start.
Import any manuscript
Drop in .docx, .epub, .txt, or .pdf. Chapters, images, and structure extracted automatically.
Full page editor
Rich typography, drop caps, custom fonts, inline images, and page breaks. What you design is what you get in the PDF.
Illustrations and covers
Upload cover art and illustration pages. Spine width calculated automatically from your page count.
One-click export
Print-ready PDF and ebook cover at platform-standard dimensions. Ready to upload in seconds.
Trim size presets
Every standard size built in. Custom sizes supported. Margins auto-calculated.
Cloud storage included
Projects and assets stored securely. Access from any browser. Nothing to install.
How it works
From manuscript to published in three steps.
Import your manuscript
Drop in your Word document, EPUB, or plain text file. Pholio extracts chapters, headings, and embedded images automatically.
Design your pages
Edit each page in the full-featured editor. Set fonts, colors, and layouts. Upload cover art. Every formatting decision appears exactly in the final output.
Export and publish
Download a print-ready PDF and ebook cover. Upload directly to your publishing platform of choice.
Built for the journey
The publishing tool that respects your work.
“The free tier should let you actually finish and publish a real book — not tease you into paying for the hope of becoming an author.”
— Pholio Publisher philosophy
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Join independent authors publishing professional-quality books without expensive software or a design degree.
Start publishing freeNo credit card required. Free tier includes everything you need to publish your first book.
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