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 for PC
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. Install the latest version of Kindle for PC and download Kindle books to your PC.
To download Kindle books, click the kindle ebook cover to download it.
Step 3. Remove Kindle DRM 2025.
Launch Epubor Ultimate, all Kindle books downloaded via the Kindle app 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 4. 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.
Review on Epubor Ultimate
I recently downloaded the Epubor Software to remove DRM from a specific Kindle book. Initially, I installed the latest version of the Kindle software. However, after reviewing your tutorial, I realized that I needed to use an earlier version of Kindle for PC. I appreciate your guidance on this matter.
After following the necessary steps, I successfully installed the software, imported my Kindle books into Epubor, and converted them to EPUB format. The user interface was intuitive and user-friendly.
Is it possible to convert KFX-ZIP to ePub on Mac?
Books downloaded via Kindle for Mac (version 7.20 or above) will be azw8 format, those books use Amazon’s strongest DRM.
There is no known way to handle those books. As the following image shows, even though we can drag azw8 books into Calibre library on Mac, they are still KFX-ZIP, which means un-decryptable.
Currently, I feel so sorry that the epubor technical team is working on this issue and no better solutions if:
1. You own a Windows computer or install a Windows emulator on Mac, the Epubor Ultimate Windows works.
2. You wish to back up the Kindle library quickly or plan to leave Amazon, purchase the eBook Conversion service here, we can forward this to support team to help you convert your Kindle books and will send books to you. Those files will be decrypted and you can convert them to any other formats free.
Help Convert Kindle Books Now?
Please note that, we can help you convert one book for free before you purchase the service, contact us via email first and subject with "help convert my kindle books mac".
Convert Kindle to ePub with Calibre?
If we use calibre to convert kindle books to ePub, we should also install dedrm plugin and kfx input plugin into caliber. Compared to Calibre, Epubor Ultimate is much easier to use, with easy conversion, simple user interface, and excellent customer support.
Remember that Calibre won't handle the kindle books onversion on Mac. It's high likely that you will see the "KFX-ZIP" error.
As ePub is a widely supported eBook format, now you can even read those books via Apple Book App as well.
I've been looking for a long time for a program that can convert Kindle books into epub files. After testing the program, I was more than happy with the converted files. You can convert so many books with it, so reading great books never ends so quickly.
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.
Thanks.
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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
Hello, thanks for your comment.
The free trial version of Epubor Ultimate only helps you decrypt and convert 20% of the books in TXT format (images not included). Once you purchase the software and register it with your license, you will get the complete book converted with all the images and in the proper format you want like PDF/Epub/Mobi/AZW3/TXT.
If you're still interested in our Epubor software, please feel free to contact us via support@epubor.com, we can offer you an exclusive discount.
Best regards,
Epubor Team
After trying the free version, to make sure it actually works, I did buy the software package.
The user interface is (to me) easy to understand and doesn't need much in ways of learning.
Yes you need to find your input- and output folder, but in general , if you have everything in default mode, it will work from the get-go.
I had to download my Kindle folder fresh, because apparently, I had some conflicting old files that weren't able to be converted. After downloading, they did convert...
Calibre manager window now is able to handle and manage all the files and it is a lot better than the Kindle own file-manager.
In short , well worth the money to convert the files, to be able to use them as i like!
kind regards,
Tom
Is this a one time payment, or is a subscription service? I can justify a one time payment. I won't consider a subscription.
If it is a one time payment, is it lifetime even if you move to a subscription service?
How often does amazon mess with their DRM making this kind of software nonfunctional (either temporarily until you find a fix, or permanently if you don't maintain your service)?