Easy Steps to Remove DRM From Kindle and Audible Books 2024 Calibre Update

[@intimko2687]

Girl, you're the reason I'm getting my grad school degree LOL. It's so hard for me to read so I tend to listen to all my reading materials, but I wasn't able to find a PDF of my textbook anywhere. You're a lifesaver!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Oh, I'm so glad! Thank you for sharing this. Good luck to you, my friend!! 🤗

[@thereandbackagain9082]

Thanks the short worked for me. I was struggling untill I found your video. Keep up the good work.

[@fitdaniellereads]

Thank you!! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@beloved1921]

Great tutorial!! Thank you! You explained this process so well. Thank you for taking the time to show us every step. It was super helpful!!

[@WforWrath]

did you see the " download & transfer via USB" option? i cant see it

[@beloved1921]

@@WforWrath It's under "More actions" (See time stamp 9:50)

[@WforWrath]

@ it’s not. I clicked that. It’s okay I purchased leawo prof drm and used that. Thanks for replying! One possible reason is I’m in Brazil? Not sure. That button was there in may, when I did this exact process successfully but it’s not there anymore.

[@fitdaniellereads]

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful! Happy reading!

[@asan1050]

Danielle , those glasses!!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

😍

[@WillSaabye-ey5vy]

Thanis so much!! I dont buy many kindle books cause I use kindle unlimted but being able to take the drm off of the books that I do have is amazing!!! thanks so much!!!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're very welcome!

[@barryfeatheringill6472]

To say "Thank You" is simply not enough! I needed to make some revisions to a book I wrote back in 2014. Some where in the past years I had lost my original copy and was about ready to have to retype by hand 37,000 words document. By purchasing my ebook I was able to reconstruct the book and make needed changes in less than 6 hours. Most of the time was spent revising. So sending along a HUGE eHug. Now going to check out your playlists (see some interesting videos on WW that as a life-time WW-er looking forward to checking out WW videos as well as other videos)

[@fitdaniellereads]

Wow! I'm so glad that this was helpful for you! And welcome!! I'm happy to have you here.

[@asan1050]

That tutorial was complete! Thank you very much! Danielle!

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're so welcome. I hope it's helpful.

[@micagriggs8364]

Currently I just read on my iPhone kindle app but I am looking for a book reader. What was the one you showed us where w can annotate inside the book. And which one do you like better that one or the kobo?

[@fitdaniellereads]

I’m not sure which one you’re talking about, but it was probably either the Kobo Libre Color or the Boox Note Air 3c. I LOVE the Note Air 3c, but it’s big (which is one thing that I love about it, but if you’re looking for a small, one handed reader, that’s probably not it). You can download different apps onto it so you can read Kindle, Nook, Libby, etc on it, and you can download and annotate in EPubs , PDF’s and lots of other formats.

[@SarahCoxWrites]

Thank you so much for this. I can now download all of my Amazon stuff for use with whichever device I see fit.

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're very welcome! I'm glad that it was helpful!

[@thanielxj11]

If you are having trouble trying using the following versions of the software. Caliber 4.23.0 DeDRM plugin v6.8.1 Kindle for PC 1.17.44170 It will recognize AZW4 files as well as AZW3 And you don't need to have a Kindle serial number.

[@fitdaniellereads]

Thank you! I've had lots of people ask about doing this with no Kindle serial #. This is great information!

[@interestedobserver1853]

Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your information, it actually works!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're so welcome! I'm glad that it was helpful!

[@Jay-yh1od]

Thank you very much had to go through lot of videos and your instructions were clear and helped me solve the problems. Thank you!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Oh, I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@mpsv8426]

YOU MADE MY DAY!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TIME YOU TAKE TO EXPLAIN AND PATIENCE. I DID IT!!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Yay!! Good for you! I'm glad that this helped. Happy reading!!

[@WforWrath]

9:49 the download & transfer via USB isnt showing on my end

[@fitdaniellereads]

@wforWrath Apparently, it is not available on newer devices. I am planning to so some research and see if there are other options for readers with newer Kindles. I’m sorry - I don’t have an answer for you right now, but I will work on it and see what I can come up with.

[@WforWrath]

@ I went ahead bought leawo prof. DRM It’s inexpensive and works great

[@walenque]

You made my day, Danielle! Txs!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Oh, thank you. Thanks for watching!

[@peepers4763]

Thanks to your explanation and links, i have freed my audible library. Havent found how to get the audible books over over to the Kobo. How do we get audiobooks into the Kobo.

[@fitdaniellereads]

Honestly, I think there is a maintenance thing that you're supposed to do, but I never learned about it or figured it out. I should look into that.

[@peepers4763]

I was able to remove the DRM and convert my audiobooks, just can’t move them to the kobo, yet but I’m happy with Audible just want to keep the audiobook i bought. Amazon has pulled some and changed the covers on others. Duplicates. Received refunds for duplicates of the same book with a new cover.

[@ezonthethinker955]

Thanks for the video. Very easy to convert my audible books

[@fitdaniellereads]

Good!! I'm glad that it was helpful.

[@hassantariq7676]

Great tutorial, but I am using kindle program on my laptop to read book! what serial # i need to put in. I will really appreciate your response!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Try this process. I have read that it works. I have not had a chance to try it, but I have read that some people have had success with it. download Calibre install on Calibre KFX input plugin install on Calibre the latest deDRM plugin install on your PC the latest Kindle4PC app download your ebooks on your PC through the app import them on Calibre check if DRM has been removed Good luck!!

[@OfficialReysace]

I need help as well. Using kindle app on iPhone.

[@madelineirwin1245]

I've been able to do this for all but the more recent books unfortunately but I'll get around that by reading them on my kindle and now only purchasing books on my Kobo itself

[@madelineirwin1245]

Update: I deleted then put in my serial number again and it WORKED for new books! Thank you so so much for this video!

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're so welcome. I'm glad that it helped.

[@ellie4918]

Yay! At last I got it to work. That little extract plug-in is was what I didn't know about. Thank you very much!

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're so welcome! I'm so glad that this was helpful!

[@vulcan6940]

Thanks for the video! Is it true the serial number step won't work with kindle fire devices?

[@fitdaniellereads]

I have read that it does not work with a Fire serial number. A viewer suggested this: If you are having trouble trying using the following versions of the software. Caliber 4.23.0 DeDRM plugin v6.8.1 Kindle for PC 1.17.44170 It will recognize AZW4 files as well as AZW3 And you don't need to have a Kindle serial number.

[@reesespieces222]

New to this! I have downloaded the zip file in the description, but everytime I try it, Calibre gives me an error code: DeDRM_tools-10.0.3.zip' is invalid. It does not contain a top-level __init__.py file Is there anyone else having this problem, and/or know how to fix? Please and thank you?

[@reesespieces222]

Ok, update, I was able to install the latest version of the plugin, and I've followed all the instructions on the video and it is still not working for me. I am still getting the message saying it's DRM protected. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong? Do /What any of the other plug-ins already in calibre need to be installed?

[@alymtz89]

unzip the file, then do the same step to get to the zipped DeDRM_plugin.

[@alisonm4830]

So, I just ran into this exact problem and was so frustrated. Finally, after a lot of googling, I tried someone's suggestion of dropping the zipped deDRM file into a new folder and naming it exactly what calibre was looking for with the .zip extension. That seemed to do the trick for me. Good luck!

[@fitdaniellereads]

It looks like y'all have figured this out. I am on the road, so I don't have access to my Mac with Calibre and all of my deDrm stuff. When I get home, I will do some research and do an update when I can. I think Amazon has changed some things, so we might have to find some new files to use.

[@DominickCappuccilli-n9o]

Thank you, this worked. Also, you're hilarious!

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're so welcome . . . and thank you.

[@andrearamosramos134]

OMG THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUUUCHHHHHHHHHHH

[@fitdaniellereads]

Great!! I’m glad this was helpful!!

[@ajis699]

Great video, works perfectly

[@fitdaniellereads]

Good!! Thank you!

[@andrearamosramos134]

OMG This is the problem I was having!!!!!!!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

I hope this helped.

[@andrearamosramos134]

@ it did!

[@AKGatesway]

Thanks for the help! 2 quick questions: #1) I can't remove the DRM from a AWZ4 book. Any ideas? Also, #2) I love the ability to annotate and handwrite notes on an eReader! Boox can do that? I purchased a Kobo thinking it would allow handwritten notes on Kindle ePUB imported books, but nope. Any help would be appreciated!

[@fitdaniellereads]

I haven't messed around with Calibre and new book formats recently. If AWZ4 books aren't working, I don't know how to remove DRM from those. I know that Amazon has changed some things and I plan on doing some research and making another video soon with some updates. I'll make a note to look at AWZ4 format. And YES!! There are apps available in the Boox tablets that allow you to handwrite notes into your books.

[@asan1050]

Yes Danielle we are friends!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Of COURSE we're friends!!

[@asan1050]

@@fitdaniellereads YES!

[@oleviacrockett8426]

Thank you so much! I tried this yesterday but missed a step apparently.

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're so welcome. I hope that you got it to work.

[@gemsngiftsusa2281]

When you transfer a book from Kindle to Calibre, is the book removed from your KIndle? Or is it transferring a copy to Calibre? Thank you!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Nope, it doesn't affect how it appears in your Kindle library at all.

[@EdA-e5j]

I still get the message that the book is still drm protected. I can't even read my book. I am wondering if the version of calibre makes a difference for the type of MacBook to use

[@fitdaniellereads]

It might be that you’re not on the most recent versions of Calibre and/or the plug-ins. Make sure that you have the most recent versions.

[@Effortlessmile23]

Hi Danielle! I actually followed all the steps for removing DRM in Calibre as you instructed. However, I still get the "This book has DRM" message. Any ideas? Appreciate your help!

[@ginmit3383]

My exact problem as well 😞

[@fitdaniellereads]

Unfortunately, the only wisdom that I can offer is to be sure that the serial number is entered correctly (I copy and paste), and make sure that you're downloading the books to the Kindle that you entered. If it still doesn't work, maybe try uninstalling the whole thing and do a fresh install. I have NO explanation for why that works, but sometimes it does. I think that Calibre can be really touchy, and if it doesn't see everything just right it might not work.

[@TennVols73]

@@fitdaniellereads Sorry if i missed it, but I cannot get this to work with my Fire Tablet. I have read that it doesn't work with Fire Tablets, only Kindles. Any suggestions on this? Thanks.

[@Maxoeh]

@@fitdaniellereads I do have the same problem. It works with the AZW3 files, but not the AZW ones. So I tried to convert them to the AZW3 format, but that also is not working.

[@Maxoeh]

Finally I was able to convert all the formats, also AZW format. The way to do it is not to convert, but use the import method. Then it works, because then the boks get imported in the AZW3 format.

[@juspohr457]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're welcome!! I hope this was helpful.

[@phosphini]

Can anyone tell me how to do this without a Kindle device? I have the Kindle app on my computer, and want to convert my Kindle books with Calibre so I can use a Nook to read them.

[@fitdaniellereads]

I had a reader suggest these steps. I haven't tried it. Let us know if it works (if you try it)!! If you are having trouble trying using the following versions of the software. Caliber 4.23.0 DeDRM plugin v6.8.1 Kindle for PC 1.17.44170 It will recognize AZW4 files as well as AZW3 And you don't need to have a Kindle serial number.

[@SE-ih9nc]

I was following along until I encountered an error within Calibre's Preference Plugins: zip file is invalid. It does not contain a top level...file. Now what?

[@SE-ih9nc]

this occurred instead of being able to restart Calibre as per your tutorial.

[@fitdaniellereads]

If you unzip that file, inside you should find DeDRM_plugin.zip and obok_plugin.zip. Those are the plugins to install.

[@William-h3l]

Can I do this with just the kindle app and no kindle hardware device? I ask as I don't see device ID for each of my kindle apps, just name.

[@fitdaniellereads]

I haven't tried this, but I heard from a viewer that it's possible without a Kindle serial number . . . so no Kindle. Here are the steps that they shared. Let me know if it works for you. If you are having trouble trying using the following versions of the software. Caliber 4.23.0 DeDRM plugin v6.8.1 Kindle for PC 1.17.44170 It will recognize AZW4 files as well as AZW3 And you don't need to have a Kindle serial number.

[@William-h3l]

@@fitdaniellereads Looking at my book in Calibre, it has a format of KFX-ZIP. I have FKX input and output plugins installed but still gives DRM error

[@michaelaceleste4764]

I have 1,000 books on kindle do I have to do 1 book at a time?

[@fitdaniellereads]

Unfortunately, yes. It goes pretty quickly once you get it set-up, but I haven't found a way to do bulk downloads or conversions.

[@mikemitchem4846]

Hmm I made the mistake of updating Calibre to version 7.19 and now it doesn't work. Is there a new version of deDrm available? Thanks

[@janas.8761]

I have an issue transfering my books from my new kindle to Calibre... has anyone an idea? I tried downloading to USB, but that didn't work, because it seems like the new Kindle are no longer able to support download to USB... I tried pulling the books directly from the kindle via Calibre, but it is missing all infp about the books... no picture ect. Does anyone have an idea? or does this only work with old kindles?

[@fitdaniellereads]

Sorry, I don’t know. I haven’t had a chance to do any research on this yet, but I know that it’s an issue that lots of people are having, so I am going to try to find an answer, and I will do a video when I figure something out.

[@brianrolfsen9487]

When I try to click on Download & Transfer via USB on a book I purchased on the Amazon website, I get the message saying "You do not have any compatible devices registered for this content. Buy a Kindle or get the free Kindle reading app." I do have a Kindle Colorsoft registered to my same Amazon account. I am on Mac (newest update of MacOS) and using Google Chrome. Does anyone know why I am getting that message and how to fix it?

[@fitdaniellereads]

I just heard from another viewer that Amazon is not including that option with new devices . . . which is interesting. I"m guessing this is their next step in stopping people from removing DRM from their products. Do you have the Kindle app? If not, try downloading that and see if it shows up as an option.

[@JedynyCukiereczek]

i cant plug in the dedrm to calbrie,

[@fitdaniellereads]

Are you opening it from the option within Calibre?

[@raahul.kumar339]

HELLO, I’M UNABLE TO REMOVE DRM FOR 12TH GENERATION PAPERWHITE. I HAVE AZW3 FILES OF WHEN I WAS USING THE 11TH GENERATION. PLEASE HELP MADAM.

[@fitdaniellereads]

I’m going to do some research and see what I can figure out.

[@bargeiger50]

If I remove the DRM from my Amazon books, can i still read them on my Amazon device?

[@fitdaniellereads]

Yes. They will still be available in your Kindle library.

[@alexchan4037]

I don't have Kindle ereader, I use the Kindle app on my iPad. I purchased book from Kindle and read from iPad. Now I want to get a Kobo e-reader. How can I transfer books that I purchased from Kindle and transfer to Kobo when I don't have Kindle e-reader. Thanks

[@fitdaniellereads]

I haven't had a chance to try this yet, but I found this process. Some folks have said that it works, but I can't personally vouch for it. download Calibre install on Calibre KFX input plugin install on Calibre the latest deDRM plugin install on your PC the latest Kindle4PC app download your ebooks on your PC through the app import them on Calibre check if DRM has been removed Good luck!!

[@LushaTeeElanaBee]

I've done the whole calibre and dedrm plugin but there's still a few books that it doesn't work on, so it's blocking me from converting my kindle books to epubs so that essentially I can transfer them to my Kobo. Any ideas how I can go about that?.

[@LushaTeeElanaBee]

Nvm. I think I got it to work 😅😅😅

[@fitdaniellereads]

It sounds like you got it to work. Happy reading!

[@chettsalzman9168]

How can I get my ebooks off of my Kindle into Calibre?

[@fitdaniellereads]

I talk about it in that video at around 8 minutes. You download them onto your computer and then upload them to Calibre. I walk you thought it in the video.

[@roberthopgood1894]

what if you do not have kindle device

[@fitdaniellereads]

I haven't tried. this, but a viewer suggested it. Let us know if you try it and it works. If you are having trouble trying using the following versions of the software. Caliber 4.23.0 DeDRM plugin v6.8.1 Kindle for PC 1.17.44170 It will recognize AZW4 files as well as AZW3 And you don't need to have a Kindle serial number.

[@kgutierrez576]

Genious!!!

[@fitdaniellereads]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful.

[@evacontreras73]

Thanks

[@fitdaniellereads]

You're welcome. I hope this helps.

[@vvet70]

You have GOT to be kidding me. I am normally extremely grateful to look at tutorials on how to do various things. I wanted to find a video on how to transfer kindle books to Kobo. Unfortunately I found yours. It made me want to paint my Kindle green and throw it in the bush the amount of waffling that went on could feed an Army.

[@fitdaniellereads]

Fortunately, just like I had the option not to read past the capitalized “got” to be kidding me in your comment (an option that I exercised, BTW. I didn’t actually read your entire rant. TLDNF), you have the option not to watch my content. Happy ranting.

[@junielix]

it didn't work for me. After clicking convert, a warning appears that it has DRM

[@fitdaniellereads]

Make sure that you have all of the latest versions of the plugins and make sure that you have the KFX plug-ins installed. It seems like when people have problems with the process, it's usually that they aren't using the latest versions or they don't have their serial # entered correctly.

[@janeharpur535]

Your awesome, thanks

[@fitdaniellereads]

Thanks! I hope this is helpful!

[@janeharpur535]

@@fitdaniellereads just noticed my spelling mistake 🤣

[@baxtermilo08]

Is this legal? Will Amazon be able to trace it? I don’t want my Amazon account banned or get sued or arrested or anything.

[@fitdaniellereads]

As with literally ANYTHING on the internet, I would say that if you have concerns about legal issues, do your own research.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

3:43 ... as it's been explained on another channel when you "buy" a digital book on Amazon you don't "own" that book...according to the terms of use all you have bought is a "license" to be able to read on your kindle... if you violate any terms of use (such as being accused of digital piracy) Amazon can revoke that license and they will delete all your "purchased" content .... So, according to Amazon buying is NOT owning.... but, I bet ya'll know there are workarounds....

[@fitdaniellereads]

All very useful information. Thanks for sharing.

[@BrendaSchmitt-i6c]

The deDRM download has a virus?

[@fitdaniellereads]

I have heard nothing about it.

[@IrisLarpin-e1v]

Not working on my MacBook : ( ... Any other Apple people having difficulty?

[@applaudmyidiocy]

Mac user here.. Calibre is crashing on me while using the newest version of DeDRM and trying to go in and put in my Kindle serial number. :(

[@fitdaniellereads]

Oh no! I'm a Mac Girl, too. It's still working for me (I just PDF'ed a Kindle book for work a couple of days ago), but I know that ALL Apple stuff can be touchy when you try to make it play nicely with non-Apple products. Did you get it to work?

[@Leonberger2007]

Not working for me... hmm Update: success, but it has to be a .azw3 file... not all of the Amazon downloads are that format. Lots of these books are KFX-ZIP format and not working.

[@fitdaniellereads]

I don't think I've encountered a KFX-ZIP file format. It's my understanding that when you do the "transfer via USB step", that converts them to the AZW3 format. Is that not how it works?

[@nzlemming]

Not stalking but definitely judging... 😆😆😆

[@fitdaniellereads]

Oh, trust me. I judge my-dang-self. 😂

[@PiKapp707]

16 Kindles!!!!! 🤭

[@fitdaniellereads]

Yeah, well . . . but they . . . I know. 😆

[@GManWrites]

Great tutorial but video editing was invented for a reason.

[@fitdaniellereads]

Really? Maybe you can explain how it works. Commas were invented for a reason, too, by the way.

[@GManWrites]

@@fitdaniellereads I didn't need to know that you went to the door, you could have edited it out, here's some coma's for you , , , , , , , , , , 😉😁 Seriously though, the information was useful and helped me.👍