Many ebooks come with digital rights management (DRM) protection.
Thankfully, it’s possible to remove DRM from ebooks.
There are lots of tools that make the DRM removal process simple and straightforward.
Here are some of the best ways to remove DRM from your ebooks.
What Is DRM and Why Is It Bad?
However, DRM is a nightmare for consumers.
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The solution is to use a DRM removal tool.
Don’t worry; doing so is not illegal.
Here’s a rundown of some of the best DRM removal apps available today.
However, remember that the tool will not work with Apple Books or books from Overdrive.
you gotta set up the plugins correctly, whereas other tools use a one-click solution.
Download:Calibre(Free)
2.
Epubor
Available on: Windows, Mac
Epubor has a couple of DRM removal apps.
But for most people, the All DRM Removal tool is the correct one.
Again, books purchased from Apple’s store are not supported.
The app is easy to use, with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
you’re free to even use the app to send books directly to your reader.
A free trial is available.
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Thereafter, you will need to pay $20 for a full license.
Download:Epubor All DRM Removal($20, free trial available)
3.
One of the best apps for the job is Any eBook Converter.
It can remove DRM restrictions on books from Kindle, Adobe, Nook, and Kobo.
The app supports bulk removal.
In addition to its DRM removal capabilities, Any eBook Converter also has a few other useful features.
Editing and conversion can only be performed after you’ve removed the DRM restrictions.
you should probably pay $20 for lifetime access to the app.
Download:eBook Converter($20)
5.
Most popular ebooks formats are supported, including EPUB, PDF, and AZW.
The app is available on Windows and Mac, but sadly it is not free.
You will need to pay $20 for a license.
Download:DiscoverySoft($20)
6.
However, the extra features come at a cost.
Lifetime access is $130; a one-year plan is $80.
Download:Leawo Prof. DRM($130)
7.
Thankfully, it’s somewhat affordable and retains the quality of the iBook once it’s converted.
It also supports batch conversion, quickly converting your entire library.
At the time of writing, ViWizard only works for Apple iBooks and is only available for Mac.
Download:ViWizard($30)
Whats the Best Way to Remove DRM From Ebooks?
The apps we’ve discussed here should be able to remove the DRM on almost any ebook you own.
But what’s the best way to remove DRM from your ebooks?
However, from a DRM removal standpoint, Calibre is the hardest to get up and running.