Cambric

Spec sheet

What it does

Cambric is a desktop app for writing and producing text-led books, from an editable manuscript through print PDF and EPUB 3 exports.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Intended users

Cambric is aimed at independent authors producing text-led books, especially series authors and authors expecting to publish multiple releases.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Platforms

Desktop builds are available for 64-bit Windows and macOS 12 Monterey or later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Book structure

The writing workflow organizes a manuscript into parts, chapters, and front and back matter.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Ebook output

Cambric exports reflowable EPUB 3 from the same structured manuscript used for print.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Interior design

The app offers more than 20 coordinated interior templates and a live typeset page preview.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Internet needs

The core writing, formatting, preview, and export workflow runs locally, while purchasing, initial download, and license-related services require internet access.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Limits

The maker says Cambric is not designed for collaborative live browser editing, freeform magazine or catalog layouts, or highly illustrated and complex textbook composition.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Local storage

The maker says manuscripts, project files, PDFs, and EPUBs are stored locally, with no cloud sync, remote storage, or app telemetry.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Manuscript import

It imports DOCX manuscripts from Word, Google Docs, or a Scrivener DOCX compile.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Print output

Cambric exports fixed-page print PDFs for paperback and hardcover workflows, with trim, margins, and page flow settings.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Refund support

The license includes a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the maker directs refund requests to its support email within 30 days of purchase.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Retailer acceptance

The maker says it cannot guarantee retailer acceptance and advises users to validate files, inspect retailer previews, and proof print editions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Retailer workflows

The maker lists Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo Writing Life, Google Play Books, Barnes & Noble Press, Draft2Digital, and Lulu as destinations for release checks.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cambric.pub

Plans and prices

Every Cambric plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Book Layout Software#20 of 287.8