EPUB is the most popular eBook format among retailers, often protected by DRM to prevent unauthorized sharing. However, you can unlock your EPUBs with the best EPUB DRM removal tools. Keep reading to learn more.
1. Best Free EPUB DRM Removal -- Calibre
Calibre is a cross-platform open-source suite of e-book software. Though Calibre can't open or view DRM protected files, it can also be used as DRM removal if De-DRM Plugins has been loaded to Calibre. But if you are not tech-savvy, using Calibre to remove DRM is going to drive you crazy. So use Epubor Ultimate to remove EPUB DRM instead.
Step 1download Calibre to your computer and launch it.
Step 2download De-DRM Plugin(10.0.9) package to your computer and unzip it.
Step 3load De-DRM Plugin to Calibre.
Open calibre's Preferences dialog. Click on the Plugins button. Next, click on the button, Load plugin from file. Navigate to the unzipped DeDRM_tools folder and, in the folder DeDRM_calibre_plugin, find the file DeDRM_plugin.zip. Click to select the file and select Open. Click Yes in the "Are you sure?" dialog box. Click the OK button in the "Success" dialog box.
Step 4Import EPUB to Remove Adobe DRM.
1. The DeDRM plugin for calibre removes DRM from your Kindle and Adobe DRM ebooks when they are imported to calibre.
2. The Obok plugin allows you to import ebooks from the Kobo Desktop app or a Kobo reader by automatically listing your downloaded titles for selection and direct transfer into Calibre. To decrypt EPUB files downloaded via Kobo app or devices, you can refer to this guide.
Usually, EPUB files encrypted with Adobe DRM are delivered as ACSM files, which require Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to download as an EPUB. Once you add that EPUB to your Calibre library, the DRM will be removed automatically.
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Note: The DeDRM plugin can decrypt most mainstream ebooks downloaded via ADE. First, ensure you use ADE to download your ACSM files into EPUBs, then add those EPUB files to Calibre for decryption. Alternatively, you can use this step-by-step guide to download ACSM files as EPUBs directly within Calibre using the DeACSM plugin.
2. The Most Robust EPUB DRM Removal -- Epubor Ultimate
Epubor software stands out as a leader in the industry. I assure you that no other eBook decryption software on the market can match their capabilities. Epubor Ultimate, their flagship product, is a user-friendly and time-efficient solution. It serves as a robust eBook DRM removal tool and converter, allowing you to effortlessly remove DRM from Kindle, Kobo, Google Play, and Nook books, and convert between ebook formats with a single click.
Step 1Download Epubor Ultimate to your computer and launch it.
Step 2Decrypt EPUB Files Purchased from Kobo/Google Play/Barnes & Noble/OverDrive.
1How to Remove Google Play DRM?
In order to decrypt Google Play Books, you are required to export your Google Play books as EPUB files via Adobe Digital Editions. Then open Epubor Ultimate, and add your Google Play books listed under the Adobe tab in the left side panel to the right main windows of Epubor Ultimate to remove Google Play DRM. You can also follow this step-by-step guide to remove Google Play DRM.
2How to Remove Kobo DRM?
First of all, download your Kobo books via Kobo desktop app for PC/Mac.
Then all of the downloaded Kobo books will be displayed under the Kobo column in the left sidebar of Epubor Ultimate software. Next, add Kobo books to the right main window to remove Kobo DRM. For more detailed instructions, you can follow this step-by-step guide to remove Kobo DRM.
Alternative solution to back up both Kobo ebooks and audiobooks
Epubor also offers a Kobo Converter that removes DRM from both Kobo ebooks and audiobooks, while Epubor Ultimate is limited to ebooks. For more details, watch this video tutorial on removing DRM from Kobo audiobooks and converting them to MP3.
3How to Remove Nook DRM?
Although Barnes & Noble makes it complicated to download Nook books directly on your PC, Epubor tech team still figure out a way to crack Nook DRM automatically as long as you can download or find the downloaded Nook books on PC. Just upgrade to the latest version Epubor Nook Converter, then follow this simple guide to remove Nook DRM easily by entering their Nook account and password within the software.
As long as you remove DRM from Nook books, you will be able to back them up on your computer for safekeeping and read the files on any devices you like.
4How to Remove DRM from Library Books?
Epubor Ultimate is a universal DRM removal tool. It not only handles DRM from mainstream ebook providers but also removes DRM from Kobo-partnered retailers like bol.com, other ebook stores using Adobe DRM such as ebooks.com, and library books from OverDrive.
5How to Remove DRM from LCPL and Perlego eBooks?
Epubor also offers a specialized conversion service to help users decrypt LCPL files, Perlego eBooks, and potentially more in the future. Instead of creating standalone tools, Epubor provides this service to avoid potential legal threats or attacks from eBook providers. Click the button below to access the conversion service you need.Purchase Conversion Service to Decrypt LCPL Files
Purchase Conversion Service to Decrypt Perlego eBooks
Kindle DRM is also Supported!
To remove Kindle DRM using Epubor Ultimate, follow this step-by-step guide to convert Kindle books to epub or pdf format.
3. Calibre vs Epubor Ultimate
Compared to Epubor DeDRM tools, using Calibre to remove DRM from ePub files is far more complicated, time-consuming, and frustrating. Calibre's DeDRM plugins come with limitations and rules, making the process cumbersome. At times, removing EPUB DRM with Calibre can feel overwhelming.
In contrast, Epubor Ultimate offers a seamless, hassle-free experience. Although it's paid software, its ease of use and efficiency make it worth every penny. Unlike Calibre, Epubor Ultimate doesn't require installing additional plugins and can automatically detect your eBooks, saving you significant time and effort. More importantly, Epubor tools can handle a broad range of formats, including LCPL files, Nook ebooks and audiobooks, Readly magazines, Amazon music, and Libby audiobooks.
1. To liberate more ebooks, check out this guide.
2. To liberate more audiobooks, check out this guide.
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