Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onMac
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
1 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: vellum.pub
Overview
Vellum is ranked #13 of 29 in desktop publishing software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS.
Vellum plans and pricing
All plansCompared on desktop publishing software
- Free plan
- Yesvellum.pub
Facts
- Purpose
- Vellum is software for creating and formatting books.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Ebook output
- It creates platform-specific ebooks for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and other stores.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Print output
- Vellum Press can create paperback and hardcover print editions with automatic margins, page numbers, headers, and footers.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Styles
- Users can choose book styles with drop caps, embedded fonts, and flourishes, and add custom ornaments and backgrounds.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Preview and generation
- Vellum previews ebook and print appearance and can generate both editions together, keeping them in sync after edits.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Manuscript import
- Vellum imports DOCX files, including files created with Word, Scrivener, and Pages.help.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Accessible files
- The product page lists validated EPUB 3 and EPUB 2 files and ACE-approved accessible output.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Print features
- Print features include 24 trim sizes plus large print, full-bleed pages and backgrounds, and PDF/X-1a output.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Free use
- The free download can be used without a time limit to import, explore styles, and preview, but generating files for publishing requires purchase.help.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- License limits
- A license permits unlimited books and pen names, can be installed on another computer the owner has, and cannot be shared with another person.help.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Updates and refunds
- Updates are free, and a purchase can be canceled for a refund within 30 days.help.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Platform
- Vellum runs only on Mac, requires macOS 13 or newer, and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.help.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Vellum says its anonymous usage analytics exclude personal and book content, can be disabled, and that it never transmits book contents.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- Vellum says it uses secure encryption when transmitting information and does not sell personal information to third parties.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers help pages and a contact option for questions.help.vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- vellum.pub· checked 4 Oct 2026
- help.vellum.pub/importing/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- help.vellum.pub/purchasing/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- vellum.pub/privacy/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- help.vellum.pub· checked 4 Oct 2026