ULTIMATE - How to transfer your DRM kindle book to your reMarkable 2 step by step

Hey people, if you want the ultimate tutorial on how to transfer your DRM kindle book to your reMarkable 2 step by step then watch this entire video.
Time code:
01:11 Overview of what's to come
01:51 Download #Calibre and #DeDRM plugin
CALIBRE, calibre-ebook....
DeDRM plugin, github.com/app...
04:19 Install Calibre and DeDRM plugin
06:14 Get your Kindle's Serial Number
07:15 Configure your Kindle's Serial Number in the plugin
07:41 Download DRM Kindle book
10:27 DeDRM your downloaded Kindle book and convert to ePub/PDF
11:06 Import converted book onto your #reMarkable 2
12:21 Open your converted book on you reMarkable 2
Enjoy!
When you have done this once, all you have to do is start from 07:41 and repeat, EASY!
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[@melodyheise2075]

I never leave comments...but this video was fabulous! There are some differences in things (I'm in Canada) but it was clearly presented so I could overcome them. Bravo!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Thanks Melody, have a happy new year!

[@Grunfeld]

Thank you for a thorough walk through. Even so for me this didn't work in W10 because the crucial DeDRM shown at 05:41didn't load from the zip file -- I have no idea why -- but when I ran Calibre in Linux the same zip loaded the necessary file. Most peculiar but good in the end, cheers! PS as a fellow countryman I was surprised at your pronunciation of Calibre!

[@ollybuck7369]

this was so easy to follow, thank you - just sorted for my reMarakable 2 and very excited tosee what this will do when the new reMarkable comes out in full colour!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Thank you for you kind feedback! The rM Pro is ground breaking 😎

[@EFergi]

Thank you so much!! I haven't been able to do this, and I'm so excited. You made this easy. Can't wait to check out your other videos for remarkable

[@MaverickNextGen]

You are very welcome, enjoy!

[@Jim8oy02]

Man, you don't know how long I've been trying to figure this out. I came across your vid and it worked like a charm! Thanks for the help!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @James Gragston, glad you found it. Do you have a reMarkable?

[@Jim8oy02]

@@MaverickNextGen Yeah, I just got it yesterday and I was so hyped when it was delivered! That being said, It was a bit disheartening when it was so difficult to put the books that I had already bought and paid for on the thing that cost me $500+ dollars, lol. I think I've gotten the hang of it though. Thanks again!

[@matthewjohnson6909]

Saw a few other videos, but this was by far the most thorough and helpful. Walked me through from start to finish. Much appreciated! FU DRM!!!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Matthew, glad this helped and thank you for the great feedback, enjoy!

[@bravingbrivatebrian]

What if I dont have a kindle and I just want to buy amazon ebooks to put on my remarkable 2? I dont know what to put in for a serial number since i dont have a kindle

[@gamwtnpanagiasu]

same here. I dont own a freakin kindle

[@MaverickNextGen]

I’m afraid you are out of luck, this only works if you own a physical kindle. Good luck if you are thinking of getting one.

[@anriamaldiridwan2600]

Thanks for the tutorial! I own a Kindle Oasis that's no longer supported and am thinking of buying a reMarkable after watching the reMarkable Paper Pro launch event. I nor use Calibre to transfer e-books from my macbook to my Kindle. Again, thanks a lot and keep the tutorials coming!

[@jeffreypaddock4323]

Fantastic! Will be viewing more of your reMarkable2 videos!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Thank you for your kind feedback.Enjoy!

[@JohnAshworth]

What do you do for a Kindle serial number if you don’t have a kindle? I only use the apps.

[@princestockakeem7144]

I have the same problem

[@RoseacreRaiders]

That's amazing thank you. I bought a study guide on kindle for £30 it was very limited in notes I could take. I have now converted to PDF and can annotate on my boox device.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@genericnpc7865]

thank you very much. i must say your explanation game is on point. exactly right speech speed and enough time to comprehend what step hast to be done on the device

[@MaverickNextGen]

I’ve got better with time, some of my first videos were painful 😂. Thank you for your great feedback it means a lot🙏

[@morpheusspirit6609]

It worked perfectly!! Very well explained. You’re the main man. Thank you so much. 👌🏾🏆

[@MaverickNextGen]

@Morpheus Spirit, thank you and glad it worked for you!

[@dalzielian]

Very thankful for this video, method for removing DRM works perfectly. Great work!

[@MaverickNextGen]

You most welcome, enjoy!

[@MZEBLUE]

Brilliant. Worked PERFECTLY. Thank you.

[@MaverickNextGen]

You are welcome!

[@CherylFinfrockFineArt]

Thank you! I will try this, really appreciate it! Liked and subscribed and saved!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Welcome, enjoy!

[@bradcramer7860]

I would love to see this same tutorial for Nook books. This was a great step-by-step guide but Nook doesn't seem to have the same "download and transfer via USB" option. Any suggestions?

[@tomjohnson3087]

This worked perfectly. Thanks!

[@MaverickNextGen]

@Tom Johnson, don’t mention it, start transferring 😊

[@MiPo3333]

Thanks so much! Still works perfectly fine!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Perfect, phew!

[@cpmomma88]

Thank you for your help. You explained it all very clearly.

[@MaverickNextGen]

You are welcome, enjoy 🙏

[@arianakhan6665]

You wonderful Maverick you. I'm now able to DeDRM my books and seriously consider a move to the Libra 2.

[@MaverickNextGen]

@Ariana Khan, you are welcome. Yes this will work with the Libra 2 - glad you found my video. Cheers!

[@TieraOwens]

I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Tiera Owens, no problem. Cheers

[@TieraOwens]

@@MaverickNextGen It worked. I don't have an actual Kindle so the serial number part wasn't needed but I got it! This was right on time because I was trying with all my might last week to figure it out. Lol

[@MaverickNextGen]

I’m glad it worked, I'm confused that you didn't need the serial number. Still at least the vid helped you to get the outcome you wanted even after trying with all your might. Cheers 🥂

[@robertosierra670]

Im using the kindle app on my Ipad. How would I have to modify the process in order to get my ebooks onto my Remarkable2?

[@benjaminparkhouse5078]

How do you do this if you read from your phone and done have a kindle code?

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

SHUT UP, I GOT IT ON MY RM2!! Thank mate! From Florida USA

[@MaverickNextGen]

Awesome 🙌

[@benw801]

this is so useful, have been looking to do this for the last year - thanks!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Ben you are welcome, enjoy!

[@MistedForest]

How can you do this if you have the Ebook from amazon but not a physical kindle device?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi MF, i think the first thing I would try is to check in your amazon account if its possible to download eBook as in my video. Let me know if you can.

[@Bitcoin1y]

Thank you.I don't have a kindle book but I think I can order a EBook or download one and upload to the remarkable. because the Kindle book isn't needed I imagine if you can download or buy the E Book.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Sure thing, if you can download/get your book in an epub or pdf format you will be able to upload it onto your reMarkable. Enjoy!

[@aidenchainey]

works great, i can now read my books that i bought from amazon on my new kobo

[@MaverickNextGen]

Enjoy on your Kobo!

[@philipswinburn]

Thanks for this - except I don't own a kindle (I previously used the kindle app on my ipad) - so when I try to download the file from amazon it says "You do not have any compatible devices registered for this content. Buy a Kindle or get the free Kindle reading app." So I can't get a serial number for the plug in - could you advise?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Sorry, this only works if you have a physical kindle

[@amber-7167]

I have bought a supernote with the intention of also reading books there. It was such a bummer that I couldn't read my books that I bought however after watching this, I can! I'm so thankful for this video. This helped tremendously, thank you so much!!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Amber, thank you 😊 and really glad it can be used not for rM2 only. I realise that it can be used for any similar device. What search term did you type into KZbin/google to find my vid?

[@orsonstawiarski7928]

Calibre crashes whenever I try to edit the DeDRM. Has Amazon shut this down?

[@videosarchive8058]

It keeps crashing for me too, have you figured it out?

[@TheNewBabylon]

So question, do you need to own a kindle? In order to download the book from Amazon? Or can we just buy the kindle format book? The remarkable and that’s it? Thank you.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Yes you need to own a physical kindle because you need your serial number and you can’t just buy the kindle format book.

[@TheNewBabylon]

@@MaverickNextGen Thank you!

[@londonskaterboi]

Excellent how to guide!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Thank you 🙏

[@tazzio67]

Thanks a lot! very useful and easy to follow. subscribed!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Thanks you for your sub! If there is anything else you need to know leave in the comments. Have a great day!

[@stuartproctor6051]

Utterly brilliant, thanks so much for sharing, this has opened up even more possibilities with the RM2!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Stuart Proctor, thank you so much for the great feedback. Very please it’s opened up possibilities. Enjoy!

[@emmanueljean4396]

Thank you very much, great to finally use my rM2 as an e-reader

[@MaverickNextGen]

@Emmanuel JEAN, my pleasure if there are any other things that I can help with let me know. Cheers 🍻

[@Eylo-AI-Health-Coach]

Can you do this even without a kindle ? For example with the PC app ?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi JCGg, sadly you cannot - I did try and this required hacking your registry which I would not recommend.

[@ShaktiBottazzi]

I have tried to do this with my MacBook and when I get to the point of customize the plubin to put the serial number it crashes. I've tried all types of go arounds but it always crashes. Any insights? Is it just incompatible with MacBook Calibre?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi, which MacBook model/year and macOS do you have? Thanks

[@ShaktiBottazzi]

@@MaverickNextGen Thank you for replying. I have MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 and my Macbook has the Apple M1 chip and is the 113-inch of 2020

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi, are you still having this problem. Try uninstalling Calibre first and then follow the instructions in my video here ULTIMATE - How to transfer your DRM kindle book using an Apple Mac to your reMarkable 2 step by step kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5LapGiuqqyWp9k , good luck 🤞

[@ioiobutic]

hi. when i wanted to costuming the plug in calibre crached. over and over. any advice? thx macOS version

[@MaverickNextGen]

What Mac OS do you have?

[@ioiobutic]

Sonoma 14.5 but i saw your other video and i installed an older version of calibra. 5 not 7. it worked few steps more but finally it didn t converted the file

[@nnichole1]

My book from Amazon downloads as AZW, not AZW3. And it will not convert in Calibre with the add in enabled. :/

[@MaverickNextGen]

I’ll take a look and check if I am able to download and AZW file

[@ronalddinoso204]

What if I don’t own a kindle but rather the Kindle app for Mac/PC? Where can I get a “serial number”?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Ronald, I’m afraid this does not work with the Kindle App for Mac/PC. Afraid you strictly need to get a physical kindle

[@MyrnaCarril]

Does this work for library books you get from Libby?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Myrna, I’ve not used Libby before. From looking at this help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6059.htm and from what I have googled you would need to download the Adobe Digital Edition from Libby onto your desktop and then apply the DeDRM to the ADE file using something like Calibre. Would you be able to give this a go?

[@ivanzq21]

after that (taking notes) can you sync with your devices? and continue doing it in you laptop? or it is a different service?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Thanks Ivan for the question, I’m looking into it myself as I believe reMarkable may have introduced some new functionality on their mobile/desktop apps to allow you to do this.

[@ivanzq21]

@@MaverickNextGenHello, I just bought the remarkable. It is not possible to continue the edition on the phone nor in the Laptop. I have the option to transform (in the remarkable) from notes taking with pen to digital text, however I do not know if this is a free option for ever or it is just limited edition for 1 year

[@christeenforster4645]

Can you tell me how to get books into calibre from kindle for PC so I can put it on my kobo?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi, I’m looking into this at the moment and will let you know my analysis. Cheers

[@alexisshade664]

I don’t have a preferences on a drop down list like you have… what do I do? I am doing this on a Mac and I have a fire 7… will the same serial number technique work with this one?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Alexis, unfortunately this won’t work with a Fire 7, only the original Kindles paperwhite. I’ll have a look on my Mac and get back to you on re: prefs.

[@marcm9487]

Hey great video, (Mac user) however every time i go to customize plugin calibre app quits unexpectedly , any ideas of a workaround for this ? Or should i download a a different version of the plugin? Thanks for your time.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Marc, thanks for feedback. Which version are you using and which Mac OS do you have? Thanks Chris

[@marcm9487]

Sonoma 14.0 @@MaverickNextGen

[@mattmerker9558]

Update on this? I’m having the same issue. I’m on Monterey OS (12.7.2) and downloaded Calibre 6.29

[@apflores413]

I followed the instructions but I keep getting a message that the file is DRM protected. Is there an updated version of this?

[@MaverickNextGen]

I have done a newer video for the Mac, watch this link and it may give you some ideas. ULTIMATE - How to transfer your DRM kindle book using an Apple Mac to your reMarkable 2 step by step kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5LapGiuqqyWp9k

[@drewx10]

This is awesome, but there's a catch. To use this, you have to already have a kindle reader. I've been using the app on my macbook. Since I don't have a physical reader, Amazon won't let me download the file. But, this is a really good video and I appreciate the content.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Thanks Drew!

[@phoebeking3521]

Oh wow... I really want an e-ink tablet to use for work and also leisure reading on work trips - but the effort required to get the book over and the pre-planning needed, plus access my computer to convert it every time... I either need something like an Onyx Boox which allows me to use the Kindle App, or to keep my Kindle aswell I think. 😔

[@Jonamaldo]

2 years later, does this still work?

[@elmulow3269]

Thanks for the great video, do I need the actual kindle for the process or can I do it without the serial number ?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @El Mulow, you do need your serial number which means you need an actual kindle as the book is tied to the device. Cheers

[@leegerry5393]

Followed steps. Still says locked by DRM when trying to convert. Any help appreciated.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Did you download an AZW3 file or was it an AZW file?

[@NS-uc6jd]

Question. I followed the steps but it still says Cannot convert. This book is locked by DRM.

[@LeoGarCru]

You better use the version 10.9.0 of the pluggin, for the newest ebook

[@TheRajsza]

How to download ebook from Kindle app to Boox Ultra tap? Don't have a Kindle device

[@MaverickNextGen]

I’m revisiting it the Kindle on PC app and trying this out myself as there is a book I would like to read on my rM2 that I purchased. Stay tuned!

[@DrBobChiro18]

My kindle app is on an Android tablet any work around for that

[@MaverickNextGen]

Sorry, as I understand it this only works for physical Kindles sold by Amazon. Cheers.

[@carolinefoulger1270]

Thanks for this - very clear. However, I’m still unsure why - other than a big screen - I would want to do this. What am I missing?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Caroline, I think the biggest benefits include: annotating books, book library portability and searching for words. I've got a photography book which teaches me skills that I don't really want to scribble on so I bought the Kindle version and I can make notes on it using my rM2 - brilliant. Have you needed to annotate books?

[@strollbaby]

@@MaverickNextGen also lowers bluescreen time which is important if you have a lot of screen time.

[@rachaellukepreslar1283]

for the seriel number part...what if you dont have a physical kindle? I usually use my iphone to read my kindle books. I am stuck here

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi, sadly this only works with a physical kindle. Cheers

[@joannebuttner]

Can this be done even if you don't have a kindle? I have the kindle app on my phone (which is android) but no physical kindle... I got most of the way through this tutorial but got stuck when I had to input the unique key for the kindle into the plugin.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Joanne, as far as i understand the mechanism I’m afraid the kindle app wont work as you need a serial number. Sorry it wasn’t the answer you wanted - I actually tried to make it work with the PC app but that required hacking the registry which I don’t think the average Joe Bloggs would be comfortable doing.

[@joannebuttner]

@Maverick Next Gen Ah OK. That's a bit annoying but fair enough. Thanks for your reply 😊 back to the drawing board it is!

[@aandcdad]

Followed step by step, but it still tells me that I cannot convert a DRM. Is this obsolete now? Has Amazon made it impossible?

[@MaverickNextGen]

😢

[@penguin272]

Hey, I need the same w/o a kindle, just the kindle app on android

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @penguin272, apologies I don’t have an android app - having reviewed my vid I would suggest that at time code 06:06 (Kindle for Android eBooks) and 08:49 (select device) you should adjust accordingly and try it out and google how to get an Android Key. Cheers

[@BinNL-es4ew]

Thank you for this video - very helpful. Might you have a way to download from Adobe Digital Editions as well?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi, I haven't come across anything yet and will keep it on my list just in case. Cheers Chris

[@connorcorvino6468]

I did the same process but when he customized plugin to select kindle books, I clicked on Digital Editions and it worked fine. Now have the book on my reMarkable2.

[@MaverickNextGen]

This is a great find! Thank you Connor

[@paulallen5351]

Does this still work? Im sure i read that Amazon has brought out a new DRM protocol....

[@mikecochran8660]

Chris - The connect/share Icon on the top right of the calbre page is not shown. Has it been moved? Did I not install correctly?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @mike, can you let me know what the time reference in the video you are referring to so I can help you? Cheers

[@mikecochran8660]

@@MaverickNextGen At 4:51 in your video you show how to install the drm plugin. On the Calibre page on the top row far right is an icon that you select, connect/share. That icon does not appear on my copy of calibre. I tried several versions of calibre. Am I missing a step? Has calibre changed it’s page? Any ideas? Thanks.

[@MaverickNextGen]

@@mikecochran8660 , connect/share should be present. Try clicking on the elipses (three vertical dots, which you can see to the right of the connect/share button at 4:51) and hopefully you will get connect/share function offered to you. Let me know how it goes.

[@tedstackpole]

Plug in is already black listed as of July 27 2022 on Calibre for Mac for being unstable

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi CTD, sorry completely missed your comment. Thanks for letting us know, I will post this info on my community site for everyone. Cheers Chris

[@youneskadasha8523]

Kindle's Serial Number cant find in my phone or in my pc, althought i used all methods is there any another advanced way to get know my kindle serial number?????

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Younes, sadly this only works for a physical kindle like a paper White

[@nakulsaxena9108]

thank you so much for the walkthrough, a question on my remarkable I am getting black screens once i open on the tablet. Any suggestions how to sovle that @maverick

[@MaverickNextGen]

You are welcome, do you still have the problem with the black screen?

[@nakulsaxena9108]

@@MaverickNextGen yes post transfer, and once i open the ebook the book, the content is blacked out, any suggestions in solving this. If i convert to PDF there is no issue

[@minnashimmie4635]

Thank you for the tip!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Minna you are very welcome, enjoy!

[@102route]

Looks really good but unfortunately I don't actually have a Kindle device. I have bought Kindle content (on Android/PC). Do you know if I can get a serial number from my Amazon/Kindle settings online. I've had a look at my devices online but can't see any serial number information.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Nick, I tried to this on my PC and to be honest it required fiddling with the PC registry and using a old version of the Kindle PC app. Not really supportable :(

[@102route]

@@MaverickNextGen Hi, thanks for the reply and confirming what I thought might be the case. Perhaps it's time to buy a Kindle. 😀

[@MaverickNextGen]

@@102route , you might be able to find a second hand Kindle at your Local CEX store or order it from the website. I saw one today for £45. Good luck

[@Jboone7471]

This is great. I do have one small issue. Installing it for my Mac. When loading the DeDRM plugin I am getting the following error "Invalid Plugin: Blacklisting the DeDRM version (7,2,1) plugin as it is too old and causes crashes. Update it to the latest version to use it. I did not see a newer version of the plugin. Thoughts?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Joshua, what’s your Mac setup ie Model, OS version and Calibre version?

[@DonovanHall]

@@MaverickNextGen I too had a Mac issue and I am running the latest OS & Calibre versions. When going to customize the plug-in, the Calibre app crashes.

[@scorpio_kay]

same thing is happening to me!

[@kalebgebrewold5143]

Awesome video, thanks for your help, I'm having issues and wondering if there's a solution? I followed the instruction but when I try to DeDRM my book, it only allows me to have the input format "MOBI" vs AW, any idea on how to solve this?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Kaleb, when you download your kindle book from the amazon website using the "Download & Transfer via USB" option and select your Kindle, this will ensure that the AZW3 format is downloaded. Right click on the the book you are trying to convert in Calibre and select "Open containing folder". If the folder does not contain the AZW3 file this will be a reason for why it is not available in the "Input" drop down. Let me know what you find. Cheers.

[@sabinapost908]

Does it save your pen mark ups in the file on your remarkable once you close out of it?

[@brianadamson2700]

Followed your instructions to the letter, but when I clicked on OK to convert to EPUB the job 1 in bottom right hand corner started to rotate then a small window opened "Cannot convert (name of book) This book is locked by DRM. To learn more about DRM.....etc etc".

[@MaverickNextGen]

Did you install on Pc?

[@kendalpaturzo-lawler8734]

Hello, I walked through all of these steps. I have a Windows and once I get to the plugin and extract it all, it does not show anything that I could use. I tried to click on it in Calibre but it gives me an error once I try to deDRM it. Any advice?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Kondai, re: “it does not show anything that I could use”, did you manage to install the plugin and what does the error say? Thanks Chris

[@argonaut119]

Hey Maverick (just thought I was in an F-14 for a second LOL): Very nice video on this topic. I also love eBooks but wanted to have a nonDRM version purely for accessibility reasons (eyesight issues are making it more difficult to read). So I try to order the Audible companion audiobook along with my Kindle books. However, many of them do not have companion audiobooks (too old, too narrow a topic, not a major books as far sales go, too technical or trade specific, etc). Purely for personal use. However, many of the DRM-file steps that you (and other content providers) simply do not work for me. Using Calibre, plugin (different versions), etc. I have a Mac. Also have a Windows virtual machine-running-on Mac. Is your procedure only good for PCs? Also, does the version of the Kindle app matter? I have heard that a user has to walk back to an older version of the Kindle for .... Actually several KZbinrs say this about Calibre versions and the DRM plugin versions. I briefly tried a few of these methods, but have not had any success. Trying a few other things before tabling this issue for a while. Please advise on how to proceed. Thanks.

[@MaverickNextGen]

There a lot of pain I’ve gone through trying to get DeDRM to work with Amazon only because I’ve already bought the digital book. I will have a think.

[@jarwid]

Funktioniert sehr gut. Vielen Dank. Wenn der eigene Kindle defekt ist, kann man die Seriennummer des Geräts natürlich auch im Amazon Account ablesen.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Jared, thank you for the tip re: finding the SN# in you amazon account - registered.

[@strollbaby]

Do you have to own a Kindle for this to work? I have an Android phone, PC, reMarkable 2, and Surface Book 3 - I run the Kindle app on these devices. Tried work-arounds but, so far, no go.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Darthbrenga, sadly yes you need a physical Kindle. I have also tried hacking the kindle app and its a horrible process which doesn’t work because sometime the app upgrades to the latest version.

[@strollbaby]

@@MaverickNextGen oh well, guess I will have to decide whether or not to purchase a cheap Kindle, to use as a dummy device, just so I can put content on my reMarkable - just nice to be able to write notes, journal, and refer back to source-material, on one device. Great vid though - helped a Calibre newb get familiar. Cheers.

[@MaverickNextGen]

I was going to suggest buying a kindle second hand. As you say having this all in one place notes is freedom and worth getting a kindle for. Note this does not work with Fire kindle be warned. Cheers

[@chrismichael8187]

Do you know if you can do this without having a Kindle? If you have bought books for the ipad Kindle app, is it possible to do this as well? I'm having no luck.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Chris, sadly you need a physical Kindle for this to work, sorry 😞

[@itmustbetoughifasking]

Hi Chris, Does this method still work? I have followed all instructions, but each time I try to customise the plug in - i.e. add my serial number, calibre crashes - or in mac terms 'calibre quit unexpectedly'. I attempted to ignore this issue and proceed without customising the plug in. I assume that is why when I got to the final conversion step, I got a pop up telling me that 'calibre cannot convert "XXX", as it is FRM protected...most frustrating as this was the whole purpose of working through this process...I am stuck again now - can anyone help?

[@orsonstawiarski7928]

Having the same issue. I don't want to use your crappy Kindle Amazon! 😂

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @itmustbetoughifasking, quite a few of you have said this does not work, I think I will need refresh the video and try again to confirm. Watch this space.

[@christophec.482]

​@@MaverickNextGen I'm interested as well. And also a method without owning a Kindle. I'm using the app on my android phone or in my iPad, no serial number for me !

[@ShaktiBottazzi]

Thank you. I was reading all comments becuase in my Mac this crashes when I get to the point of customizing the plugin with the serial number. I'd love to know if you find the solutions.

[@SF90AF]

I don't have a Kindle device but have bought Kindle books and view them on my Mac, iPhone and iPad Kindle app. Therefore I do not have a Kindle device Serial Number to enter into the De DRM Plugin, what do I do?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi, sadly you won’t be able to use this method unless you have a physical kindle.

[@bridgeriveradvisors]

Am I missing something, the goal is to convert an kindle book to be able to read on the remarkeable which assumes you don't have the kindle but your video says it requires keys from the kindle...so confused!!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi, yes you are correct, you need your physical kindle as it contains a key.

[@courageous5551]

Question: I don´t have an actual Kindle, I have the kindle app installed on my phone and pc and read from there. What would be the steps for me as I will not have a ´serial´ number as I dont read from an actual kindle device?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Courageous, sadly this really only works with having a physical Kindle, I have tried hacking it so to try and get it working and I would not suggest doing this as you would need to change the Registry which I would not recommend because you could corrupt your PC if you do something wrong. You are better off buying a cheap/second hand Kindle and follow my instructions. Cheers.

[@EnjiGold]

Do you need to have a physical kindle for this to work? Or can you do it if you just use the android app?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Dabignipp, sadly you do need a physical kindle.

[@DiegoRodriguez-dc8xv]

When trying to load plug in from file I get error code that says: InvalidPlugin: Blacklisting the DeDRM Version (7.2.1) plugin as it is too old and causes crashes. Update it to the latestversion to use it

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Diego, are you using Windows or Mac and which operating system?

[@texasTea1000]

Do notes and highlights transfer from kindle to remarkable when you do this?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Good question, I suspect not - I will try and confirm

[@chrisboyts3127]

I followed each of your steps, but for some reason, my windows 10 pro PC won't allow me to "unzip" the DeDRM plugin. it remains a zip file even when I right-click and ask for it to extract all. I have downloaded calibre, Kindle for PC, and the recommended DeDRM, but I am told that the current plugin can not be downloaded into my calibre. I am getting very frustrated. I searched everywhere for solutions and many of them tell me to download a different software that doesn't require a plugin. Please help me.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Chris, have you managed to resolve this? Let me know, thanks

[@ShaktiBottazzi]

In his video he says you need the zip file to upload as a plugin. you don't have to unzip the file.

[@MarioBouChebl]

if i don't have Kindle How to get the serial Number ?

[@MaverickNextGen]

Afraid this only works if you own a physical kindle, to get a serial number you will need to buy one.

[@laurentvenet496]

awersome it works, thank you then now maybe I can buy the remarkable 2 ( not sure yet ) thank you so much

[@MaverickNextGen]

You are welcome, what ever you decide enjoy transferring your kindle books. Chris

[@hermanglickman]

I have aMac. When i open Calibre, there is no Pref tab to install plugin

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @C Warn, sorry for the delay in responding, I have just installed calibre 5.36 on my Mac mini and I understand your problem. The solution is, make sure you are in the application then GOTO you menu bar at the top of the screen and not in the user interface. You will see the apple symbol, Add books, Edit Meta data, Convert books, Calibre Library, Save to disc, Preferences and Help menus. Choose Preferences menu and select the Preferences item. And there you have it, continue where my video shows the preferences dialogue window. (A bit annoying that the User interface is does not have the Pref button on the application itself) Enjoy!

[@hermanglickman]

Thank you

[@petergreer2583]

SO GOOD, THANKS

[@MaverickNextGen]

Welcome

[@DustinNulf-f9d]

Thank you for this

[@MaverickNextGen]

Welcome!

[@spIette]

Super useful, thank you!

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @spletty, hope you got favourite books loaded. Are they text of fiction books?

[@nizexlizzy]

Everytime I click configure plugin and select deDRM and then click customize plugin, Calibre crashes.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Which operating system are you using (Windows/Mac) and what version of Calibre do you have?

[@nizexlizzy]

I was on mac but switched to linux and got everything working. All my books have now been converted

[@MaverickNextGen]

Glenn, glad to here you managed to convert. Enjoy!

[@shuvette1]

Is it just for kindle or can we do texts books as well.

[@dishant_rp]

hi, I am unable to convert kindle book to pdf. Problem = when downloading book in older kindle software 1.17 it shows to upgrade. when i upgrade it to 1.33 & converting by calibre then drm issue is there. I have tried 1.26,1.24 too. But no success. DRM is too rigid to remove please help.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi @Dishant, sadly this is the case with the latest version of Kindle software, this trick (in the video) only works if you have purchased on your book for your physical kindle because it allows you to download the azw3 file from your Amazon account which can be DeDRMd. It’s the newer KFX format that has issues, see blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2018/04/14/alfs-drm-removal-tools-now-support-kindles-kfx-format/. Hope this helps.

[@chrisboyts3127]

When you are showing the DeDRM file that is extracted, it is different from when I try to extract them.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Hi Chris, what format does it show when you extract them in Calibre and are you using a PC? Thanks

[@sachinketkar8110]

Please make the video on "how to convert ePub to KePub".

[@julesmarco4082]

Bonjour, je n'y arrive pas sur MAC, impossible d'ouvrir CALIBRE

[@Jblues87]

Every time I click on customize plugin it crashes.

[@MaverickNextGen]

What version of Calibre have you installed, and what is the version of the plugin?

[@PensandPaint]

Need the Mac version. Thank you for sharing, but, 2 yrs. later, an update is needed.

[@MaverickNextGen]

Will keep you posted, hoping to get a Mac soon