Google Play is a great ebook store for Android users, with a huge selection that is often cheaper than Amazon Kindle. Reading on phones and tablets is easy, but opening Google Play books on e-readers can be tricky since they usually come as .acsm files. Here's how to convert ACSM files to EPUB or PDF in a few simple steps.
1. Download Google Play Books to Computer.
1Go to Google Play Store on your computer, choose the titles you like and purchase them. After payment, the purchased books will be added to your library.
2Go to your library by clicking "My Books" at the upper-left side. All your purchased books will be there.
3Choose the book that you want to download. Next, select Export > Export as EPUB or Export as PDF from the popup menu to start downloading the book.
Note:
If the title is DRM-free, we will get an original ePub or PDF format book, and it's very easy to transfer it to eReaders with USB cable or calibre.
If the book is DRM-protected, we will download an URL link .acsm file. In this occasion, we have more steps to take. Just read the following steps on how to convert Google ACSM files.
Step 2. Convert Google ACSM Files to EPUB/PDF
1Download and install Epubor ACSM Mate
Epubor ACSM Mate is a fast, lightweight application engineered to convert ACSM files into EPUB or PDF formats without needing Adobe Digital Editions installed. Simply authenticate with your Adobe ID(Now ByteBooks ID), import your ACSM files, and receive high-quality EPUB or PDF books instantly.
2Add Your Adobe ID/ByteBooks ID
Adobe ID is needed for generating the decryption key file. Open Epubor ACSM Mate, click the account icon to enter your Adobe ID.
3Convert ACSM to DRM-Free EPUB/PDF
After successfully logging in with your Adobe ID, drag and drop your ACSM files into Epubor ACSM Mate. DRM will be removed instantly, and the resulting file will be in EPUB or PDF format.
4Explore DRM-free EPUB/PDF
Click "Open" at the top of the program to view all your converted DRM-free EPUB/PDF files.
Step 3. Transfer EPUB/PDF to eReader
Navigate to the DRM-free Google Play files, then transfer them to almost any reading app or device.
Bonus Tips: If you want to make better use of Google Play books, you should never miss the ultimate guide--Google Play 101: Up to 17 Golden Tips and Tricks You Must Know.
Ada Wang works for Epubor and writes articles for a collection of blogs such as ebookconverter.blogspot.com.
Hi,
How about transferring books from an e reader(Sony) to my Google Play library...I have both a Samsung phone plus tablet...any suggestions??
Thanks
Sonia