8 min readAre you troubled by the DRM in EPUB files? Are you finding safe and reliable ways to remove DRM? Well, do not worry about this, you are in the right place. This passage will introduce 3 excellent tools for EPUB DRM removal and teach you how to remove DRM in EPUB files step by step.
The EPUB e-book format is widely used and accepted just like PDF in our daily life. It is often the case that people download e-books from websites and convert them into EPUB format for easy reading. However, DRM (Digital Right Management) becomes a huge obstacle. If readers want to edit or use the content in the book, they must remove DRM from the file. So how to achieve it easily and quickly? Here in this passage, 3 safe and reliable tools will be introduced, and you can learn how to use them to remove DRM in EPUB files.
What is DRM
Before getting to the point, let's learn what DRM means.
DRM is the abbreviation of Digital Right Management, which is a series of access control technology whose purpose is to protect copyrighted files from being destroyed, distributed, or misused. The DRM technology has been widely adopted by many large platforms, like Amazon, Google Play, AT&T, AOL, Apple Inc., Netflix, BBC, Microsoft, Sony, etc.
Most e-books that you download or purchase from online stores are protected by DRM. You can read them but can’t edit them with DRM. Luckily, there are some excellent EPUB DRM removals that can help you decrypt DRM in your files. Don’t worry because it is legal to do that.
Best 3 DRM Removal Tools
There are many available tools which can remove DRM in EPUB files. But not all tools are reliable and ensure a good user experience. In the following paragraph, we will introduce 3 wonderful tools and give you detailed operating instructions step by step.
Tool 1: Epubor Ultimate
Epubor Ultimate is a potent and practical tool that ranks at first place in this field. According to users’ feedback, this software is time-saving and easy-to-use, which can remove DRM from kobo, Google Play and Nook books, and convert e-book format with just one click.
Price: Its Lifetime license costs $49.99/1 PC, $54.99/1 MAC.
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
With a simple-designed interface, the operation is very easy. Here are the specific steps:
Step 1: Download and launch the Epubor Ultimate.
Step 2：Remove DRM in Kindle books.
On the left side of the interface, you can see some options, including "eReader", "Kindle", "Adobe", "Kobe" and some others. Select the "Kindle" button. In the displaying items, find the target you want to remove DRM. Drag it into the right side. The DRM will be removed automatically.
If you want to remove DRM or convert the format of other files that don't belong to any option, you can click the "Add" button.
Attention: If you want to decrypt the Google Play book, you must convert ASCM format into EPUB format. You can refer to our other passage about converting ASCM into EPUB.
Tool 2: Calibre
Calibre is a free tool to organize and collect your e-books. It can also be used to remove DRM, convert e-books into different formats. The premise is that you have to install the DE-DRM plugin first.
Step 1: Download the Calibre and open it.
Step 2: Download DE-DRM Plugin and unzip it
Step 3: Install DE-DRM in your Calibre
Step 4: Remove DRM from your EPUB E-Books.
Attention: Compared with Epubor Ultimate, the Calibre has more complicated steps and more technically demanding. If you are not familiar with computer technology, this tool maybe isn’t suitable for you. This tool is free and valuable if you are a professional computer expert.
Tool 3: EPub DRM Removal
EPub DRM Removal can quickly remove Adobe e-book DRM with just several clicks. The premise is that you need to install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer and download digital books to your computer.
With an easy-to-use feature and wide compatibility, the ePub DRM Removal can be used for Windows and Mac systems. What's more, this tool removes DRM without quality loss of the original files, which ensures a good reading experience.
Step 1: Double click to run the ePub DRM Removal.
Step 2: Select the ePub file you need to decrypt.
Step 3: Select the output position of the decrypted files.
Step 4: Click the “Remove ePub DRM” button.
When a hint shows "ePub DRM decrypted", it means that the DRM has been removed.
Attention: Pay attention that iBook EPUB doesn't support by this tool.
The Bottom Line
These are three widely used EPUM DRM removal tools by most people. According to the operating instruction, the Epubor Ultimate is much easier than the other two tools. It is the best choice for those not familiar with computer technology. It is also time-saving and improves your efficiency. But if you want to save money and have enough time, you can try other ways, which are also suitable methods to remove DRM in EPUB format.
