Vellum

Spec sheet

Purpose

Vellum is software for creating and formatting books.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Security

Vellum says it uses secure encryption when transmitting information and does not sell personal information to third parties.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Privacy

Vellum says its anonymous usage analytics exclude personal and book content, can be disabled, and that it never transmits book contents.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Support

The maker offers help pages and a contact option for questions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.vellum.pub

Accessible files

The product page lists validated EPUB 3 and EPUB 2 files and ACE-approved accessible output.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Ebook output

It creates platform-specific ebooks for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and other stores.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.vellum.pub

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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.vellum.pub

Manuscript import

Vellum imports DOCX files, including files created with Word, Scrivener, and Pages.Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.vellum.pub

Platform

Vellum runs only on Mac, requires macOS 13 or newer, and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.vellum.pub

Preview and generation

Vellum previews ebook and print appearance and can generate both editions together, keeping them in sync after edits.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Print features

Print features include 24 trim sizes plus large print, full-bleed pages and backgrounds, and PDF/X-1a output.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Print output

Vellum Press can create paperback and hardcover print editions with automatic margins, page numbers, headers, and footers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Styles

Users can choose book styles with drop caps, embedded fonts, and flourishes, and add custom ornaments and backgrounds.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vellum.pub

Updates and refunds

Updates are free, and a purchase can be canceled for a refund within 30 days.Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.vellum.pub

Plans and prices

Every Vellum plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Desktop Publishing Software#26 of 307.1
• eBook Creation Software#25 of 287.1
• Book Layout Software#27 of 287.0