As the world's largest digital lending platform, OverDrive works with libraries to distribute eBooks and audiobooks, often encrypting them with DRM to prevent copying. Converting OverDrive eBooks to DRM-free EPUB or PDF formats can be challenging due to the DRM restrictions. However, you can remove OverDrive's DRM using third-party tools. Keep reading to discover the best solution for securely backing up your OverDrive eBooks.
1. How to Borrow and Read OverDrive eBooks?
1What is OverDrive?
OverDrive works with more than 92,000 public libraries, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and corporations in 115 countries worldwide. Undoubtedly, it stands as a premier digital lending platform, granting users access to an extensive collection of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming videos. Here are some key features of OverDrive:
1. Accessing and Borrowing: Users can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more from their local library or stream content via Libbyapp.com.
2. Cross-Platform Accessibility: Access digital content via Libbyapp.com and the Libby app, available on iOS, Android, and other platforms.
3. Integration with Library: OverDrive integrates with library catalogs, offering tools for librarians to manage circulation, holds, and collections efficiently.
2What is Libby?
The Libby app by OverDrive was designed for public library readers to conveniently enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more from their library more convenient and accessible. All you need is a public library card or access through your university. Here are some key features of Libby:
1. Intuitive UI: Libby features a user-friendly interface for easy discovery and borrowing of digital content from local libraries. Borrowing books is simplified with just a few taps.
2. Integrated with OverDrive: Closely integrated with OverDrive, Libby provides access to the same catalog of eBooks and audiobooks.
3. Cross-device Sync: Reading progress syncs across devices, ensuring a seamless experience when switching between devices.
4. Offline Access: Libby allows users to download borrowed content for offline reading or listening, ideal for enjoying books while offline or on-the-go.
5. Personalized Reading: Users can personalize their reading experience by adjusting font, spacing, and background color, and utilize features like bookmarks and notes.
3How to Borrow Books through Libby or OverDrive
1. Link your library card to your local library through OverDrive platform.
Visit the Find a Library page on the OverDrive website, enter your library's name, and proceed to its sign-in page. Input your Library ID and PIN/Password to access and borrow books from the library's collection.
2. Borrow Books
Once signed in to your library, browse your favorite topics, select a title, and click Borrow. You can keep the content for up to 21 days, after which it will automatically expire and become inaccessible.
3. Read Borrowed Books
Next, the title will sync to your Libbyapp.com bookshelf. Depending on your preference, you can choose to read the book using the Kindle app/device, Libby online reader, or EPUB/PDF via ADE.
2. How to Convert OverDrive eBooks to DRM-free EPUB/PDF?
Step 1Use Adobe Digital Edition to Download OverDrive eBooks.
Access your bookshelf on libbyapp.com. Click Read with... and select EPUB from the OTHER WAYS TO READ menu.
You will get an acsm link instead of the EPUB file. Thus Adobe Digital Edition is required to download the acsm file as an EPUB. Here's a general guide:
1. Install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer and authorize it with your Adobe ID.
2. Open the acsm file within Adobe Digital Editions. It will start downloading as an EPUB file.
Step 2Download and install Third-party DeDRM Tool.
OverDrive eBooks are DRM-protected. To remove OverDrive DRM, utilize a specialized third-party tool. Epubor Ultimate provides a hassle-free solution to remove DRM from the majority of eBooks offered by mainstream online book sellers, ensuring the preservation of your beloved eBooks.
Step 3Remove DRM from OverDrive eBooks.
Launch Epubor Ultimate. Your OverDrive eBooks downloaded via ADE will be automatically detected under the Adobe tab. Select the titles and drag and drop them into the main window on the right to remove DRM. Access all the DRM-free EPUBs by clicking the book folder icon located in the lower right corner of the software.
Tips: Convert DRM-free EPUB to PDF
If you need a PDF file, after removing DRM, select PDF as the output format, then click 'Convert to PDF' to begin the conversion process.
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