Converting Kindle ebooks to ePub format is an indispensable step when we use epub-supported eReaders instead of Kindle devices. Among so many eBook readers, we might not take Kindle preferably. However, among so many eBook stores, books from Amazon Kindle generally come at remarkably cheaper price and of far more diversified genres. Since Kindle books are formatted as exclusive AZW/MOBI/PRC/TPZ/KFX, we cannot directly read them on iPad, Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader, BlackBerry Playbook and other devices. This guide will show you how to transfer Kindle books, mainly Kindle .azw formats, to EPUB for best reading on non-Kindle gadgets.
Solution 1: Convert Kindle books to EPUB through Epubor Ultimate
Some people might confused why we need this tool, there are many freeware or online converter out there. However, nearly all purchased Kindle books (.azw/.kfx) are protected by Kindle DRM, which are not supported by those converters. There are indeed some software with DeDRM plugins out there, but personally, none of them is convenient enough. Here we convert purchased Kindle books to Epub by using Epubor Ultimate, which is capable of removing DRM and convert ebook formats.
Below is the steps to convert Kindle ebooks to ePub.
1 Launch Epubor Ultimate.
2 Click “Add” button or drag book titles from the left side to the right blank space. Once you add your books, they will be decrypted automatically.
3 Select EPUB as the output format.
4 Click "Convert to EPUB" button.
After the conversion, the converted Epub books will be shown in the pop-up window.
Video guide is here:
As ePub is a widely supported eBook format, now you can transfer and read them anywhere you like.
Solution 2: Export Books from Kindle Cloud Reader to ePub.
We all know that Kindle Cloud Reader is a web app developed by Amazon for read Kindle books online. It's convenient because we don't have to install Kindle app or buy a Kindle device for Kindle eBooks reading.
But we can't find where are those files stored, and we are always bundled with Kindle!
It's lucky that this KCR Converter helps resolve all the problems. It can extract Kindle books from Kindle Cloud Reader and then convert them to common ePub / Mobi / AZW3 (drm free).
Please note that not all Kindle customers can use this KCR Converter for now. Before you decide to download or buy this software, please 100% make sure you can:
- Install the Kindle Cloud Reader Web App to Chrome.
- Use Chrome browser to access Kindle Cloud Reader.
- Right-click one book and select "Download & Pin Book".
Please remember that you should successfully download and pin books with Chrome Kindle Cloud Reader. If not, this tool won't work.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Is it possible to convert Kindle Cloud Reader to PDF by KCR Converter?
A: For now Epubor KCR Converter support 3 output formats: ePub, Mobi and AZW3. PDF format is not included. But if you really love PDF, there are many other free tools can help you convert the format.
Epubor Ultimate or KCR Converter?
There must be many people will ask what are the differences between Epubor Ultimate and KCR Converter. I should say that each tool has its own features and functions.
Solution one suits these people: Don't have Kindle eReader, buy eBooks from multiple sources, have large amount of books, want a quick decrypting and conversion process.
Solution two suits these people: Use Chrome (or Safari on Mac) and can successfully pin and download kindle cloud reader books.
Another tip is that, if your Mac is 10.15 Catalina, the downgrading Kindle for Mac to 1.23 will be useless because amazon forces you using the latest version kindle app. So, the only solution to convert kindle eBooks is using Kindle Cloud Reader (and in fact it's really a powerful tool, why not get a free trial).
Ada Wang works for Epubor and writes articles for a collection of blogs such as ebookconverter.blogspot.com.
Hey,
Sure the process seems easy but where do I find these kindle books?? Where is the folder?
For your information, I downloaded the books via PC from amazon and can view and Download&pin via kindle cloud reader, but I cannot find the ebooks anywhere on my PC.
If I cannot even find it, it completely defeats the 'usefulness' of this application.
Hi,
If you download your books via Kindle for PC, they are always saved in the default folder: ...Users\Administrator\Documents\My Kindle Content.
If you can not find them, you can try to click Tools-->Options-->Content on your Kindle for PC to find your Kindle current content folder.
Thanks.