In order for Calibre to read these, download and install the KFX Input plugin the same way you installed De-DRM. Chances are, if you recently purchased Kindle books, they will be in the. Kindle ebooks are a different beast, as Amazon likes to use proprietary formats to protect their books.This method will work for any other digital stores that use Digital Editions as DRM.Add your books to Calibre and convert as needed.They’re stored in a folder called “My Digital Editions” in your Documents. Open those files and Digital Editions will download your. With Digital Editions all set, go to Google Play Books on your browser, then My Books.When you’re sure you have installed Adobe Digital Editions 2.0, you’ll need to sign in with an Adobe account, or make one if you don’t already have one.
Do not update digital editions from 2.0, turn off auto-update in the 2.0 preferences as well. You won’t be able to convert ebooks using Digital Editions if you have ever signed in to a newer version. Do not use or authenticate/sign in with any other version.
If you want to be able to have a backup library you can control, or the freedom to be able to buy ebooks on different platforms and read them in one place, you have to crack DRM. Barnes & Noble only wants you to use the Nook store. But DRM also forces consumers to be locked into one ecosystem, device, or app. DRM’s goal is to curb piracy, and that’s a worthy premise.
In so many ways, they’ve made reading a bit more portable and convenient, while also preserving the medium in the digital age.īut different digital storefronts sell different ebook filetypes and different forms of DRM (Digital Rights Management).