Top 7 DRM removal software for ebooks

February 21, 2024 | Editor: Maria Lin
DRM removal software allows to remove DRM protection from ebook (usually from Kindle/AZW/KFX, Kobo, PDF and EPUB). DRM removal is needed when you want read a book on device of your choice.
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Windows PCMac OSLinux
calibre is an open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books. It has a cornucopia of features divided into the following main categories: Library Management, E-book conversion, Syncing to e-book reader devices, Downloading news from the web and converting it into e-book form, Comprehensive e-book viewer, Content server for online access to your book collection
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Desktop program that allows to convert eBooks to any other formats to enjoy reading on any device such as Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Sony eReader, iPad, iPhone, Android phone, etc. Epubor software can remove Kindle KFX DRM directly and losslessly.
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Windows PCMac OS
iReador ebook converter is a simple, yet powerful software program that lets you convert e-books in only a few moments to other format which devices such as the iPad, Kobo, Sony Reader, Android and so many more use on a daily basis. Allows to convert DRM protected Kindle, Adobe, Nook eBooks.
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eBook Converter Bundle that provides tools to convert ebook to other formats, it support DRM ebook or DRM-free ebook, include Kindle DRM, ADEPT Adobe Digital editions DRM, Barnes Noble NOOK ebooks, output format support PDF/Kindle/ePub/Word/Text.
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PDFMate PDF Converter Professional is a comprehensive PDF conversion application. It can also be used as PDF splitter and PDF Merger. It can convert eBooks to EPUB, MOBI, PDF, AZW, TXT in batch at fast conversion speed. It's also a powerful EPUB DRM removal tool which can get rid of the DRM from Adobe, Kindle, Nobo, Nook eBooks. includes handy tools for DRM removing.
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Requiem is a free iTunes DRM removal software specialized in removing FairPlay DRM from iTunes audiobooks.
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ABC ePub Drm Removal is a powerfull software to remove drm protections from adobe digital editions with no quality losing. Just remove the epub files drm header, no change on the files. Read the ePub on iPad,iPhone,iTouch,Sony Reader,Android, Nook etc. If you have purchased DRM-protected epub eBook, then you have probably discovered how annoyingly restrictive DRM technology is. You can try our software that removes epub DRM easily and produces DRM-free ePub ebook that you can enjoy on practically any capable e-reader device.

Latest news about DRM removal software for ebooks


12.04.23. How to remove DRM from Kindle ebook



Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that is used to restrict the use of digital content such as ebooks, music, and movies. DRM is used to prevent unauthorized copying and distribution of copyrighted material. If you have purchased an ebook from Amazon’s Kindle Store, then it is likely that the ebook is protected by DRM. This means that you can only read the ebook on a Kindle device or with the Kindle app on a device that is registered with the same Amazon account that purchased the ebook. ***


2023. Amazon is making it more difficult to remove DRM from Kindle eBooks



Previously, it was possible to utilize older versions of the Kindle for PC app to obtain Kindle ebooks in older formats, facilitating the removal of DRM. However, the latest versions of the app now download ebooks in Amazon's KFX format, which cannot be stripped of DRM except with specific older versions. Unfortunately, it appears that newly-published Kindle ebooks can no longer be acquired using older versions of Kindle for PC/Mac. As a result, those relying on this method to remove DRM from their purchased Kindle ebooks may encounter challenges moving forward. Currently, this change only affects books published after January 3rd, 2023, but it raises concerns about future developments and the potential for Amazon to introduce further measures to make DRM removal more difficult.


2012. Calibre DRM removal plugins for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, PDF, EPUB and other ebooks



DRM (Digital rights management) is a technology for access control that is used by ebook publishers and inhibits uses of ebooks that were not desired or foreseen by the content provider. When you buy an e-book with DRM you don't really own it but just have a permission to use it in a manner dictated to you by the seller. DRM limits what you can do with e-books you have "bought". Often people who buy books with DRM are unaware of the extent of these restrictions. These restrictions prevent you from reformating the e-book to your liking, including making stylistic changes like adjusting the font sizes, although there is software that empowers you to do such things for non DRM books. People are often surprised that an e-book they have bought in a particular format cannot be converted to another format if the e-book has DRM. So if you have an Amazon Kindle and buy a EPUB book sold by Barnes and Nobles, you should know that if that e-book has DRM you will not be able to read it on your Kindle. ***

Editor: Maria Lin
Maria Lin, is a seasoned content writer who has contributed to numerous tech portals, including Mashable and bookrunch, as a guest author. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California, where her research predominantly concentrated on mobile apps, software, AI and cloud services. With a deep passion for reading, Maria is particularly drawn to the intersection of technology and books, making book tech a subject of great interest to her. During her leisure time, she indulges in her love for cooking and finds solace in a good night's sleep. You can contact Maria Lin via email maria@bookrunch.com