vellum ☆
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Description:
Ebook creation software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.0.3,40301@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @vellum  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: ebook publishing formatting epub kindle authoring
Install: brew install --cask vellum
About:
Vellum is a specialized macOS application designed for generating and formatting eBooks in various formats like Kindle, EPUB, and Apple Books. It provides a streamlined, visual interface that handles complex formatting, typography, and layout automatically, eliminating the need for manual coding. The tool's primary value is in saving authors significant time and technical effort in the publishing process.
Key Features:
  • Generates eBooks for Kindle, EPUB, Apple Books, and more
  • Visual, WYSIWYG interface requires no coding
  • Automatically handles complex formatting like chapter breaks, drop caps, and images
  • Live preview across multiple device types
  • Publishing integration with major online bookstores
Use Cases:
  • Authors formatting novels and non-fiction for digital self-publishing
  • Publishers creating professional-grade eBooks for distribution
  • Bloggers compiling articles into a downloadable eBook format
Alternatives:
  • Calibre – Free and open-source, but requires manual formatting and has a more complex, technical interface.
  • Scrivener – Primarily a writing tool with export capabilities, whereas Vellum is focused exclusively on professional eBook formatting and generation.
Version History
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Feb 5, 2026 5:14am 4.0.3,40301 0 VERSION_BUMP e002d472
Feb 4, 2026 10:43pm 4.0.3,40300 0 VERSION_BUMP eecb7f1d
Sep 10, 2025 11:18pm 3.9.3,39300 0 VERSION_BUMP 6da0d7bf
Jul 31, 2024 9:51pm 3.7.5,37500 0 VERSION_BUMP 423a1242
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