I have many kobo plus ebooks, but I want to transfer them to my kindle eReader to read them. Is there anyway to do so?
Removing DRM from Kobo Plus (subscription) books is significantly different from removing it from books you've purchased on Kobo. Standard tools like the Calibre Obok plugin generally do not work for subscription titles because Kobo uses a different encryption scheme for "rented" content.
The Challenge with Kobo Plus
Most free tools (like Calibre with the Obok plugin) are designed to handle Kobo's standard DRM or Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) DRM.
Purchased Kobo Books: Use standard KEPUB or ADE DRM, which Obok/DeDRM can easily strip.
Kobo Plus eBooks: Use a specialized subscription-based Kobo DRM. These files often don't appear in the standard "Download" sections of the Kobo website as .acsm or .epub files because you don't own them.
Kobo Plus Audiobooks: Downloading audiobooks from Kobo Plus is much more restrictive than downloading standard Kobo eBooks. Unlike purchased books, Kobo Plus audiobooks are "streaming-first" and are designed to stay within the Kobo ecosystem. You cannot even find the "Download" button at Kobo desktop application. Of course, there are Android emulator based Kobo converter that can help you convert Kobo plus books, but it is far more complicated.
Forget the old, complicated ways. Introducing Epubor Kobo Mate—the ultimate game-changer for Kobo users.
Step 1: Download & Install Epubor Kobo Mate.
Kobo Mate provides a seamless, direct solution to unlock your kobo library. No more bulky Android emulators and no need for the Kobo desktop app.
This powerful tool allows you to download both Kobo Plus eBooks and audiobooks directly, converting them into DRM-free EPUB and MP3 files. Best of all, it automatically handles chapter splitting for audiobooks, ensuring your listening experience remains organized and hassle-free on any device.
Step 2: Login to Kobo Account within Epubor Kobo Mate.
Launch Epubor Kobo Mate and click the "Login" button in the top-left corner. A new window will pop up with the message: "Open https://www.kobo.com/activate in your web browser and enter xxxxxx for activation."
Enter the activation code in your web browser, then click "Continue".
Next, sign in to your Kobo account using your credentials.
Once logged in, you will see the message "Your eReader is Activated".
Now return to Kobo Mate, where you will see a confirmation message indicating that the sign-in was successful.
Step 3: Remove drm frm from Kobo Plus ebook and audiobooks
Click "Refresh" to load your Kobo library. After a few seconds, all your Kobo books will appear in the left-side panel of Kobo Mate. If the library does not load, restart Kobo Mate and click the "Refresh" button again.
Next, drag and drop your Kobo eBooks and audiobooks into the right panel. Alternatively, right-click in the library list and select "Select All" to choose all downloaded Kobo books at once.
Then click the "Start Conversion" button to remove DRM from Kobo Plus books and convert Kobo Plus eBooks to EPUB format and audiobooks to MP3. This all-in-one Kobo converter combines DRM removal and format conversion into a single click.
Once the process is complete, click the "Open" button or the green checkmark icon to locate your converted Kobo Plus eBooks and audiobooks.
FAQs on Kobo Plus DRM Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I remove DRM from my purchased Kobo books with Kobo Mate?
A: Yes. Epubor Kobo Mate can remove DRM not only from Kobo Plus books, but also from purchased Kobo eBooks.
Q: What is the quality of the converted Kobo books?
A: The converted eBooks will preserve 100% of the original quality, including layout and formatting. Converted audiobooks will be saved in MP3 format and automatically split into chapters, with the same audio quality as the original files.
Q: Can Calibre convert Kobo Plus books?
A: Unfortunately, no. At present, Kobo Mate is the best tool capable of converting Kobo Plus books.
Q: I already have Epubor Ultimate. Do I still need to purchase Kobo Mate?
A: Yes. Epubor Ultimate can only convert purchased Kobo eBooks. If you want to convert Kobo Plus eBooks and audiobooks, or if you have Kobo audiobooks that need to be converted, Epubor Kobo Mate is required. So why not download it now to have a free try?
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