

The aim of this is to make it harder to illegally distribute the ebook files outside of the Amazon store. Kindle DRM essentially stops you from opening or editing a book unless you’re using Amazon’s hardware or software to do so. Almost all Kindle ebook files are DRM-protected. If you want to load your purchase into your favorite third-party e-reader or reading software, chances are you’ll need to strip it of DRM first. DRM-protected Kindle books can only be opened with a Kindle or one of Amazon’s Kindle apps.


We’ll also show you how to remove DRM from Kindle books once you have the files downloaded so you can read them on any kind of device or app. In this guide we’ll first show you how to download Kindle books directly onto a device. Last Updated: 15 Apr'22 T13:28:46+00:00ĭRM - short for “digital rights management” - is found in basically every type of digital media, and e-books are no exception.
