Converting Kindle ebooks to ePub format is an indispensable step when we use epub-supported eReaders instead of Kindle devices. Among so many eBook readers, we might not take Kindle preferably. However, among so many eBook stores, books from Amazon Kindle generally come at a remarkably cheaper price and of far more diversified genres. Since Kindle books are formatted as exclusive AZW/MOBI/PRC/TPZ/KFX, we cannot directly read them on iPad, Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader, BlackBerry Playbook and other devices. This guide will show you how to convert Kindle books, mainly Kindle .azw formats, to EPUB for the best reading on non-Kindle gadgets.
Some people might be confused about why would they need this tool, since there are many freeware or online converters out there. However, nearly all purchased Kindle books (.azw/.kfx) are protected by Kindle DRM, which are not supported by those converters. There is indeed some software with DeDRM plugins out there, but personally, none of them is convenient enough. Here we convert purchased Kindle books to Epub by using Epubor Ultimate, which is capable of removing DRM and converting ebook formats.
Below are the steps to convert Kindle ebooks to ePub with the best kindle2epub converter tool named Epubor Ultimate. Note that kindle unlimited books are not supported.
Part 1. Convert AZW to EPUB via Kindle Older Version PC/Mac
For a long time, we had to downgrade our Kindle for PC/Mac to an older version to successfully decode or convert Kindle ebooks. But now, I'm glad to tell you that Epubor has finally managed to provide the solution.
Step 1. Download and install Epubor Ultimate.
Step 2. Degrade Kindle with Epubor Ultimate.
To defeat the current V11 DRM, we need to downgrade the Kindle desktop app to an older version (Kindle for PC V1.32, Kindle for Mac V1.31) to make it easier to download non-KFX format content. Thankfully, Epubor Ultimate helps process this and all you have to do is follow the prompts guide under the "Kindle" tab.
Step 3. Run Kindle for PC/Mac to download Kindle books to your PC/Mac.
Kindle for PC V1.32 Kindle for Mac V1.31
To download Kindle books, right-click the book cover and choose "Download." Remember not to double-click the book cover to download it. Also, don't open the book to read it until you've decrypted it. Otherwise it will fail.
Step 4. Remove Kindle DRM 2023.
Launch Epubor Ultimate, all Kindle books download via the Kindle will show up under the Kindle tab. Select all the Kindle titles and drag and drop them to the right main window to remove DRM.
Step 5. Convert Kindle to epub output.
Select EPUB as the output format and hit the convert button. After the conversion, it says Succeeded to the right of the book title. You will find the epub file by clicking Succeeded.
Dealing with Kindle for PC/Mac 1.40 and KFX
Publication date of January 3rd and books purchased after that cannot be downloaded with any of the older Kindles for PC/Mac - you must download and transfer in order to obtain a decryptable format. It means that you a physical Kindle(either e-ink or Fire tablet) with a serial number.
Don't have any kindle device? Please don't worry. Try Epubor Kindle Converter--the NO.1 software to remove and convert kindle books published in 2023.
Convert Kindle to ePub with Calibre?
If we use caliber to convert kindle books to ePub, we should also install dedrm plugins in caliber. Compared to Calibre, Epubor Ultimate is much easier to use, with easy conversion, simple user interface, and excellent customer support.
As ePub is a widely supported eBook format, now you can even read those books via Apple Book App as well.
Ada Wang works for Epubor and writes articles for a collection of blogs such as ebookconverter.blogspot.com.
Hey,
Sure the process seems easy but where do I find these kindle books?? Where is the folder?
For your information, I downloaded the books via PC from amazon and can view and Download&pin via kindle cloud reader, but I cannot find the ebooks anywhere on my PC.
If I cannot even find it, it completely defeats the 'usefulness' of this application.
Hi,
If you download your books via Kindle for PC, they are always saved in the default folder: ...Users\Administrator\Documents\My Kindle Content.
If you can not find them, you can try to click Tools-->Options-->Content on your Kindle for PC to find your Kindle current content folder.
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I'm uninstalling this piece of garbage - thanks for wasting my time with your slow server.
Thank you for using our software. The trial version only converts 20% content of each book. If you want to full license but don't want to pay for it, please checkout this page: https://www.epubor.com/get-free-license.html
Any more problem, please contact us via support@epubor.com
When is the convertion App being released for Android users?
This has worked for me for ages... Except today. One of my newer books that I purchased (and those that have issues purchasing a book need to have a talk with themselves about authors deserving payment for their work), seems to need a newer version of the Kindle for PC app. I tried downloading it, but it would not download on the older Kindle app. and Epubor did recognize it, but it could not extract a file I could convert... Any help would be appreciated.
Clarification if needed:
Steps for Issue:
Current Kindle Version 1.32.0
Select Download for Book (The Commander's Fate, B.A. Stretke)3
Window Popup: Item not available for this device type
Your Kindle app requires an update to view this content. (Linked words) Click here to download and install the free update (supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8).
So I downloaded the update (forgetting the specific need for the downgraded app), Downloaded the book. Opened Epubor and it recognized the book. I dragged it over, and it could not decrypt.
I was suggested to downgrade Kindle app, and I did. But could not download the content as it suggested upgrading the app again.
Hello, thanks for your message.
For the newly published Kindle books in 2023, it requires the latest kindle app to download them.
1. If you have any kindle device (kindle fire or kindle e-ink device) registered with your Amazon account.
Please download the kindle books via "download and transfer via usb" and then remove kindle drm with epubor ultimate.
Here is the detailed guide: https://www.epubor.com/how-to-remove-drm-from-kindle-kfx-ebooks.html#meth4
2. If you don't have a Kindle e-ink device, we recommend our new product Kindle Converter to decrypt and convert the Kindle books published in 2023. please learn more here:
https://www.epubor.com/kindle-converter.html
User guide: https://www.epubor.com/kindle-converter-user-guide.html
If there are any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
best regards,
Epubor team