Can I read Nook books on Kindle Paperwhite? I've purchased numerous books from Barnes & Noble, but I'd prefer not to be confined to the Nook ecosystem.
If you have already invested a significant amount of money in Nook eBooks, but no longer have the intention to purchase Nook devices. Or you've already own a Kindle. You may wonder that how to read Nook books on Kindle. "How can I read Nook books on Kindle” is always the most frequently asked question. The easiest way is converting Nook to Kindle. Here is the simplest and 100% valid method to convert Nook books to Kindle in the year of 2024.
Note: If you still have Nook App for Windows installed and can download Nook books via it, then a much easier way to remove Nook drm from books downloaded via Nook Windows App is here. Otherwise, you'd better follow the steps below to download Nook books and remove drm with Nook Converter. It is the only valid method in 2024.
Step 1. Download Nook Books to Computer
The Barnes & Noble eBooks are available in EPUB or PDF formats, while the Amazon Kindle only supports MOBI, AZW3, or KFX formats. That's why we need to convert Nook books to Kindle format. Just like many other eBook vendors, Barnes & Noble also employs a very strict DRM scheme to encrypt their Nook books. Before converting Nook ebooks to a Kindle-supported format, we have to remove drm from Nook books.
To remove Nook DRM, the first step is to download the Nook books to your computer. Barnes & Noble ebooks cannot be downloaded via web browsers anymore. Furthermore, the Nook desktop application has been removed from the Nook server for quite some time, making it difficult for Nook users to download their books. However, with some effort and research, it is still possible to download Nook ebooks to a computer.
The only valid method to download Nook books to a computer is by using Nook for Android on Android Emulator. This means that if you can install Android emulator on your Windows and Mac, it is easy for you to download Nook ebooks and Audiobooks.
1 Get the Google Android Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to install it. Then create a virtual android device with the images 9.0 or later version.
2 Drag and drop the Nook for android apk to your virtual android device to install it.
3 Login your Nook account and click on the cloud icon to download Nook books.
- For detailed instructions on setting up the Android emulator and downloading Nook books, please read the Epubor Nook Converter Tutorial.
Pro Tips: Where are my downloaded Nook books stored?
The default path for Nook books downloaded from Nook Windows app are stored here: C:\Users\"ComputerUsername"\App Data\Local\Packages\BarnesNoble.Nook_ahnzqzva31enc\LocalState.
The default path for Nook books downloaded via Nook for Android are stored here: /data/data/bn.ereader/files/B&N Downloads/Books.
More instructions on Where are Nook Books stored is here.
If you're looking to locate Nook books for removing DRM, there's no need to remember where are Nook book stored. Epubor Nook Converter will automatically detect and display them in the left column of its main interface.
Step 2. Remove DRM from Nook Books
Since you have downloaded your Nook books to your computer, here comes to the steps to remove DRM from Nook books.
1 Get your tool ready. Epubor Nook Converter, the most professional Nook DRM Removal. It is the only valid Nook DRM Removing tool on the market. In other words, this is the only and best choice for removing nook drm from nook ebooks and audiobooks..
2 Launch Epubor Nook Converter, click "Refresh" button at the top left corner, you will see all the Nook books you've downloaded on your computer in the left column. Drag the Nook books from the left column and then drop them to the right column. Then click on "Start Conversion". The DRM protection will be removed from Nook Books successfully as below picture. The Nook ebooks will be converted to drm-free epub while the Nook audiobooks will be converted to MP3 in chapters.
If this is your first time using Epubor Nook Converter for decrypting Nook books, you need to input your Nook account information to generate the Nook key file for decryption as the below picture.
Step 3. Convert Nook to Kindle format and transfer Nook to Kindle
After the Nook DRM has been removed, you can just "Send epub to kindle" by web to convert your Nook books to kindle compatible format and send your Nook ebooks to Kindle Paperwhite or any other kindle ereader.
Alternatively, if you prefer converting Nook EPUB to Kindle AZW3 format and sideloading them onto your Kindle device, you can simply use the online free EPUB to Kindle converters.
Only three steps, you can convert your Nook books to kindle format. This is the easiest way of converting Nook books to Kindle. Now you can transfer your nook books to kindle device or kindle app for reading.
Please note: The trial version only converts 1 book in total. To unlock the limitation, just purchase the full version now to back up your Nook books. A great new to share is that Nook Converter can also convert Nook audiobooks to MP3 format.
Video Tutorial--How to download and convert Nook ebooks and audiobooks
FAQs on converting Nook to Kindle Paperwhite
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Can I convert Nook to Kindle with Calibre?
A: Sorry, you can't convert Nook books to Kindle if you're unable to download your Nook books with the Nook for Windows app, which was discontinued last year. But you can use the Epubor Nook Converter to convert Nook books to kindle format.
Q: How to download my Nook books to computer?
A: There are different ways to download Nook books. You can download nook books via Nook for windows App. But if you don't download nook for Windows app, you cannot use this method, but you can download Nook books via nook for Android.
Q: Can I send Nook epub to kindle?
A: Yes, you can send Nook EPUB files to a Kindle Paperwhite. However, you'll need to remove the DRM from Nook books first because the 'Send to Kindle' feature only supports DRM-free EPUB files.
Q: Can I transfer my Nook books to another device?
A: Yes, you can transfer your Nook books to another Nook device by syncing your Nook account. When transferring Nook books to another device, like Kindle, Kobo, or Remarkable, you'll need to remove DRM from the Nook books first and then convert them to a compatible format for the new device.
Q: What's the difference between Nook and Kindle?
A: Amazon and Barnes & Noble have established their own ecosystems to provide e-books to their users. Kindle e-readers only support books purchased from Amazon Kindle and non-DRM Kindle-compatible formats, like AZW3 and MOBI. Nook e-readers only support books purchased from Barnes & Noble.
Q: Can I send Nook to kindle on Mac?
A: Sure, the method introuduced in this post also applies to Mac computer. You just need to download android emulator on mac, download nook books to mac, and then convert the nook to kindle format.
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REMOVE NOOK DRM! And refund me my money. I’m about to file a complaint with PayPal.
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Also, Epubor software can handle nook books.
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Thank you for asking. Yes, Epubor Ultimate can convert nook books to kindle format.
To convert nook books, please contact the epubor support team via support@epubor.com and send them the Nook account to request the nook key.
Thanks for contacting me. Yes, of course, you could still read your Nook books on your Nook. They will not be lost.
Don't worry, this will not mess up your books on Nook, you can still read them.
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