The majority of Kindle books downloaded via Kindle for PC/Mac use the encrypted KFX file format. Because the KFX format is proprietary to Amazon, it can be difficult to open on other devices. If you want to edit the content of your ebooks, your best option is to convert Kindle to Text files. However, the most common problem you will encounter while converting to text file is that the book is one huge single line without the paragraph breaks. So here’s the step by step guide to show you how to convert Kindle to text with the paragraph breaks.
1. Benefits of Text File
A text file is a computer file that only contains text and has no special formatting such as bold text, font styles, italic text, images, etc. It is used to store standard textual data or information that is human readable. Obviously, text file is a simple and effective format to record your daily workflow. And here are three convincing reasons why they rock:
1. Platform independent -- Text can easily be read or opened on all operating systems which come with a built-in text editor or notepad.
2. Light and Fast -- Text files lack fancy features, like tables, charts, and pictures, which can bog down large documents. Therefore, text files are small in size and can be opened quickly and easily.
3. Flexible -- You can easily copy and paste the contents of a plain text file into any document or application.
2. How to Convert Kindle to Text and Get Paragraph Break
Generally speaking, almost all Kindle books come with DRM(Digital Rights Management) protection, which locks you within Amazon-owned apps and devices. So getting rid of DRM protection from Kindle books is the top priority in order to take full control of your property and make full use of your purchased content.
1Remove DRM from Kindle Books
Step 1Download Epubor Ultimate
Step 2Download Kindle Books via Kindle for PC
Download Kindle for PC from the official website and install it. Sign in to your Amazon account and initiate Kindle book downloads by tapping the book cover.
Warm reminder: Kindle books downloaded via Kindle for PC version 2.4.0 above, or Kindle for Mac version 1.40 above, are not supported by Epubor Ultimate. To remove DRM, you must download your Kindle books using Kindle for PC version 2.4.0 or Kindle for Mac version 1.40.
Download Kindle for PC 2.4.0 here
Download Kindle for Mac 1.40 here
Step 3Remove Kindle DRM
Launch Epubor Ultimate, your Kindle books, downloaded via Kindle for PC, will be automatically imported and displayed under the Kindle tab. Alternatively, use the Kindle tab in the toolbar to auto-detect newly downloaded Kindle books. Select book titles on the left side bar and drag & drop them to the window on the right to remove Kindle DRM.
Ultimate Solution: If you own a Kindle e-ink device, you can download your Kindle books through the 'Download & Transfer via USB' option on the Amazon website. This method provides AZW3 files, which can be decrypted using Epubor Ultimate.
2Convert DRM Free Kindle Books to Text
Being able to remove DRM from Kindle books has completed the most challenging task. However, not all ebook converters can convert DRM free KFX files, including Calibre. That’s what’s so good about Epubor Ultimate. It can not only remove Kindle DRM, but also help you convert ebook formats, including KFX format. After decrypting Kindle books, choose TXT as the output format in the drop-down menu.
When the conversion complete, click Succeeded to locate your converted text file. Opening the text file with the built-in text editor or Notepad, you will get a perfect text file with the correct paragraph break.
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