Vellum

Vellum is a dedicated macOS application that streamlines the entire book formatting process for both digital and print. It allows authors to import their manuscript and then effortlessly generate beautifully styled ebooks for major platforms like Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books, as well as print-ready PDF files for paperback and hardcover editions. The tool handles intricate details such as image optimization, compression, and ensuring platform-specific file validation. The core value proposition of Vellum lies in its ability to deliver professional-quality book layouts with minimal effort. It automates complex typesetting rules like managing widows and orphans, balancing spreads, and setting up margins and page numbers correctly. Users can choose from a variety of pre-designed styles, add custom flourishes, and even incorporate backgrounds and borders, ensuring their book stands out. This makes Vellum an invaluable tool for self-publishing authors and small presses who want to produce polished books without needing extensive design or technical expertise.