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Vellum

No phone app

6.0No. 17 of 27
in Desktop Publishing Software
  • Recognised40% of the score30
  • Phone app26% of the score0
  • Documented20% of the score93
  • Free plan14% of the score30
Free plan
No
Runs on
Mac
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Summary

Vellum is ranked #17 of 27 in desktop publishing software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on macOS.

Vellum plans and pricing

All plans
Vellum Ebooks $199.99 once One-time purchase Unlimited ebooks vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026
Vellum Press $249.99 once One-time purchase Unlimited ebooks + paperbacks vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026

Compared 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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