
“I'm based in the US and I found a French book I want to read from Fnac, does anyone know how to read it?”
Fnac is one of the largest eBook stores in France. As Kobo's partner, Fnac sells Kobo eReaders, branded as "Kobo by Fnac" devices, as well as thousands of eBooks through Fnac's online bookstore. You can find many French series that are not on Amazon Kindle.
Customers can purchase and download eBooks from Fnac. However, these eBooks are often in EPUB format with DRM protection. You're not able to read these books on other devices or other e-ink readers, such as the Kindle. Is there a way to remove DRM from Fnac Kobo books? Luckily, you'll find the best solution after reading this article.
Part 1: How to purchase and read Fnac kobo eBooks?
Fnac has worked together with Kobo for many years and offers Kobo eBooks through their retail channels as well as French-language titles that Fnac stocks in its online bookstore in France. The Amazon Kindle store only has 35,000 titles in the French language by comparison, which gives Fnac a huge advantage. If you love reading original eBooks in French, Fnac must be a great choice. It’s very easy to purchase and read eBooks from Fnac. Here we will show you the instructions.
Step 1 Go to Fnac online bookstore and search for the books you would like to purchase.
Step 2 Click the blue button with “Télécharger” on the right to add eBooks to your shopping cart. Then continue the remaining steps to finish your order.
Step 3 Go to your shopping cart and finish the payment, then confirm your purchase.
Step 4 After your order is completed, you’ll receive a confirmation message by email. Just click the "Télécharger" button in the email to turn to the Fnac website.
All your purchased eBooks will be synchronized and available on your Kobo by Fnac library. Whether you would like to read the eBooks on your Kobo by Fnac e-reader, iOS or Android Kobo application, or Kobo Desktop, all you need to do is log into the same Fnac account and make one click to sync your new purchases. If you want to download these eBooks, please go to the Fnac website and find the books.
What DRM do Fnac eBooks have?
There is no doubt that most of the eBooks from Fnac have DRM protection. When you want to purchase eBooks on Fnac, you’ll find the DRM type of the books under the " CARACTÉRISTIQUES" part on the detailed book page. Normally, there are three protections on Fnac eBooks: Adobe DRM, Kobo DRM, and Sans DRM.
You’re able to download them as EPUB files or as ACSM files. If the eBooks are protected by Adobe DRM, you may get ACSM files when you download your books.
Part 2: How to remove DRM from Fnac kobo eBooks?
With the help of a useful tool, Epubor Ultimate, it's very easy to remove DRM from the eBooks you purchased from Fnac website.
Step 1: Download Fnac Kobo eBooks you purchased to your computer
Here are two ways for you to download eBooks to your computer from Fnac: Download ACSM file from the Fnac website, and download the eBooks on Kobo Desktop.
1 Download eBooks as ACSM files.
If you directly download your books as ACSM files, you also need to install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. An ACSM is not an eBook format, only with the help of Adobe Digital Editions, you will get the actual books.
Run the ADE program, and then click "Help" at the top menu and select “Authorize Computer” option to authorize the ADE with your Adobe ID.
Next, input your Adobe ID and authorize your computer. If you don't have an Adobe ID, please create one.
Drag and drop the .acsm file to Adobe Digital Editions. When content downloading is completed, the acsm file will be opened, and you can read the eBooks in this software.
2 Download eBooks by Kobo Desktop.
You are able to download your books via Kobo Desktop to your computer. First, please make sure you have got Kobo Desktop installed and have synced the purchased eBooks from Fnac.
Note: Please sign in to Kobo Desktop with your Fnac account, and all of your purchased books can be successfully synchronized to the library in Kobo Desktop.
After you sign into your Fnac account, all of your books will be automatically downloaded to the Kobo Desktop.
Step 2: Remove DRM from Fnac Kobo eBooks by Epubor Ultimate
If you want to read the Fnac Kobo eBooks on your preferred device or other e-readers, an important thing you should do is remove DRM from the purchased books. Epubor Ultimate will help you get rid of DRM limitations from Fnac Kobo books and convert them to multiple formats.
1 Download and install the correct version Epubor Ultimate on your computer. It is available on both Windows and MacOS.
2 Launch the Epubor Ultimate program and click on the Adobe tab on the left menu. The ACSM files you opened with Adobe Digital Editions will be detected automatically and show up as EPUB eBooks.
3 If you download and open your books via Kobo Desktop, simply click the Kobo tap, and all of the books from your Kobo Library will be listed here. Then you can drag and drop the books to the right area, and the DRM from the eBooks will be automatically removed.
4 Finally, just select the output format, and you can also convert the Kobo Fnac books to multiple formats. After all your books have been converted successfully, the status will change to "Succeeded". Then click the blue folder icon on the right bottom to find the converted books, and you'll be able to enjoy reading Fnac Kobo books on any device you like at any time.
FAQ about removing DRM from Fnac Kobo eBooks

Q: Can I read Fnac Kobo books on Kindle?
A: You cannot directly read Fnac Kobo books on a Kindle device because they use different file formats and DRM systems. However, with the help of Epubor Ultimate, you're able to decrypt the Fnac Kobo books you purchased from Fnac and convert them to a format compatible with the Kindle, such as MOBI or AZW. Finally, it would not be difficult to read Fnac Kobo books on a Kindle.
Q: Can I purchase e-books from Fnac in the US?
A: Fnac does not have a dedicated e-book store or service specifically for the US. But you can try to change your region to France or add a French address so that you can purchase them in the US. And most titles you can get from FNAC can also be downloaded from the Kobo website.
Q: Do Fnac Kobo eBooks in France work on devices from other countries?
A: Yes, if you have a Kobo e-reader or a device that supports the Kobo app, you should be able to access and read Fnac Kobo eBooks in your country. However, some publishers may have specific regional restrictions on their eBooks, so it's better to check the availability of specific titles before making a purchase.
Q: Can I sideload other e-books on Kobo by Fnac e-readers?
A: Yes, you can sideload other e-books onto Kobo by Fnac e-readers, as long as they are in the format supported by your Kobo Fnac e-reader and have no DRM protection.
Q: Are Fnac eBooks generally cheaper than Kobo?
A: In general, the prices on the two websites are almost the same. They offer differnt discounted eBooks every month. And Fnac provides some exclusive French language titles and electronic graphic novel.
Conclusions
Fnac is one of the great alternatives to Amazon Kindle as an eBook store, especially for people who love reading titles in French. Epubor Ultimate is a really professional and useful tool for you to remove DRM from Fnac Kobo books and read them on your preferred device. Why not give it a try?

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