Readium LCP is now being used by an increasing number of ebook publishers to safeguard their content, which includes comics, audiobooks, PDFs, EPUBs, and more. How can I open and read an ebook on my computer or smartphone if it has LCP DRM? Which reading apps work with Readium LCP the best? Here, we'd like to introduce the most popular reading applications that are compatible with LCP and share you with tips to decrypt LCP ebooks, so you can read them on various devices using your favorite software and apps.
8 Free Readium LCP-Compatible Apps
Thorium Reader is considered the most widely used LCP reading application today. It was created by EDRLab, the official manager of this DRM solution. Thanks to its modern user interface, stable capabilities, and multi-format support, the users can easily read DRM-free ePubs from any ebook publishers and LCP protected books with Thorium Reader app.
What’s more, it is very friendly for people who are blind and visually impaired. You can also read PDF or DAISY files and listen to audio books. However, Thorium Reader only can be used on desktop, it does not have an Android and an iOS app for mobile devices.
Operating System: Windows, MacOS, Linux
MLOL Ebook Reader app is developed by MLOL, the first and main e-lending platform in Italy. This reading app is available for computers (Windows, MacOS, Linux), smartphones, and tablets (iOS and Android) that allows you to borrow and read ebooks from MLOL-supported libraries and DRM-free pdfs and epubs from other providers. MLOL has deployed LCP on its e-lending platform and has developed LCP-compliant iOS, Android applications based on the Readium Toolkit, and a desktop.
Operating System: Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS
The Cantook reading app is created by De Marque, a distributor of LCP-protected ebooks and audiobooks in many countries, including Canada, the USA, France, and Spain. Thanks to its built-in public libraries, you're allowed to browse, borrow, and read ebooks from your library all within the application itself. In addition, this app not only has full support for Readium LCP based on EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks but also allows you to import your own DRM-free EPUB, CBZ, or PDF files.
Operating System: Android, iOS
The Lisa reading app is developed by ABM, a partner of EDLab. It was the first Readium LCP compliant app on the App Store. With the help of Lisa app, you can borrow and read the books in one of the 4 000 libraries members of Prêt numérique en bibliothèque. It supports ebooks in EPUB format and audiobooks protected with the LCP DRM or not. At this moment, the Lisa app is only available for iOS and Android.
Operating System: Android, iOS
It is developed by Adilibre, the digital subsidiary of Albin Michel, the well-known French publisher. This app is available for both iOS and Android platforms and also received the READIUM LCP certification. Users can easily use the LEA reading app to read LCP-protected ebooks and manage their personal book collections.
Operating System: Android, iOS
Read-Now is a reading app for reading LCP-protected eBooks and other DRM-free ebooks on your mobile device. It provides a comprehensive range of features to make reading ebooks easy and enjoyable for everyone.
Operating System: Android, iOS
FBReader is an excellent reading app that is available on iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, Linux, and ChromeOS. You can use the FBReader app to open DRM-free ebooks and ebooks protected with Readium LCP. It supports multiple ebook formats, including ePub, mobi, fb2, HTML, RTF, plain text.
However, the free version of FBReader for Android and iOS primarily supports ePub files with or without LCP DRM. If you want to read PDF files, it also offers a paid version, FBReader Premium, which has built-in support for PDFs, while the free version requires an additional module.
Operating System: Windows, MacOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS
The PocketBook e-ink readers support sideloading LCP-protected EPUB and PDF ebooks. Besides the physical e-readers, you can also import your favorite ebooks and audiobooks using the PocketBook Reader apps on your smartphone. It supports many book and audio formats, including PDF, EPUB, DjVu, TXT, and FB2.
Operating System: Android, iOS
Editor's Summary:
1. In a word, Thorium Reader is the most suitable app to access and read LCP-protected ebooks. It is compatible with all the LCP ebooks from different bookstores. However, the Thorium Reader app does not give a mobile version, you can't use it on iOS or Android devices.
2. Many ebook providers have their own custom Readium-based mobile apps. Unfortunately, the applications listed above do not support all LCP books purchased from different websites.
3. If you have ever used some better LCP reader apps, please write your recommendations in the comments.
How to Remove LCP DRM and convert LCP/LCPL to EPUB/PDF
As we've previously discussed, a lot of ebook suppliers offer unique mobile apps built on the Readium platform. Is there a way to get rid of these apps and read LCP ebooks on any device? Indeed, without a doubt. For the best chance of reading your favorite books on any device, such as a Kindle, the best way is to remove LCP DRM from your ebooks and convert them to standard ePubs or PDFs.
1. Calibre DeDRM Plugin
Calibre DeDRM Plugin is a useful tool that can help you convert your LCP-protected ebooks, please read this detailed guide Remove Readium LCP DRM to learn the steps and give it a try.
Note: This method only supports Readium 1.0 version. If your ebooks are protected by Readium 2.0 or later, it will not work.
2: Epubor eBook Conversion Service
The LCP protection technology will be based on the evolution of the LCP profile. Recently, a growing number of ebook providers upgraded to Readium 2.5. Unfortunately, there is no automatic tool that can help you remove Readium 2.5 DRM. If you need to back up your LCP-protected ebooks and read them on a preferred device, Epubor offers such a service that can help you achieve this goal.
Just click the button below to contact us, our Epubor Team will send you the instructions about how to convert your LCP-protected ebooks.
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