How to Remove DRM From Your Ebooks: Methods to Try
Digital Rights Management or DRM is a technology used by publishers to protect their digital books from piracy or unauthorized distribution. DRM can be found in various ebook formats such as Kindle, Adobe, and EPUB, and it can be a frustrating barrier for readers who want more control over their purchased content.
Fortunately, there are ways to remove DRM from your ebooks. Here are some methods to try:
1.Calibre
Calibre is a free ebook management software that can remove DRM from ebooks in various formats, including ePub and Kindle. Here’s how to use Calibre for DRM removal:
– Install Calibre on your computer.
– Add the DRM-protected ebook to Calibre library (drag and drop the file to the Calibre interface).
– Install the DeDRM plugin in Calibre.
– Select the DeDRM plugin and configure the settings.
– Click on the ‘Convert Book’ button, and the DRM will be removed during the conversion process.
2.Epubor Ultimate
Epubor Ultimate is a commercial software that can remove DRM from ebooks from Kindle, Adobe, and Nook. Here’s how to use Epubor Ultimate for DRM removal:
– Install Epubor Ultimate on your computer.
– Add the DRM-protected ebook to Epubor Ultimate library.
– Check if the software can detect the DRM type.
– Click on the ‘Convert to PDF’ button or another file format, and the DRM will be removed during the conversion process.
3.Online DRM Removal Tools
There are online tools that can remove DRM from ebooks stored in your cloud account, including Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader and Kobo Cloud. Here’s how to use online DRM removal tools:
– Sign in to your cloud account.
– Open the ebook in the cloud reader.
– Use the online DRM removal tool to download the ebook in a different format.
– The downloaded ebook will be DRM-free.
4.Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Digital Editions is free software that can remove DRM from Adobe ebooks. Here’s how to use Adobe Digital Editions for DRM removal:
– Install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer.
– Authorize your computer with your Adobe ID.
– Drag and drop the DRM-protected ebook to Adobe Digital Editions.
– The ebook will be downloaded and opened on Adobe Digital Editions.
– Click on the ‘Library’ button and select the ebook.
– Click on the ‘Item Info’ button and select ‘Remove DRM’.