Introduce Epubor Kindle Converter

Since 2023, Amazon has made some changes to how books can be downloaded:

1. The latest Kindle App is required to download Kindle books published in 2023. 

2. If you have a Kindle device, all your purchased Kindle books can also be downloaded into a breakable format via Download & Transfer via USB from the Amazon content page. 

These changes affect the removal of DRM from Kindle books published in 2023. All Kindle books downloaded via the latest Kindle for PC/Mac can not be decrypted. If you do not have a Kindle device, either, Epubor now provides you with a new DRM Removal – Epubor Kindle Converter, to help you decrypt Kindle books downloaded via the Kindle Android app in the emulator. Below is a brief guide:

First, you need to download and install an easy-to-use Android emulator on your computer.

Second, set up the emulator for it to work. 

Third, install Kindle for Android app in the Android Emulator. 

Forth, download Kindle books via the Kindle Android app in the emulator. 

Fifth, download Epubor Kindle Converter on your computer.

Sixth, remove Kindle DRM and convert them to your preferred formats. 

For more detailed steps, please follow this full guide to back up your purchased Kindle books, including those published in 2023. 

How to Download Kortext Books to PDF/EPUB

Recently, the Epubor team released Epubor Kortext Downloader to enable users to download their Kortext books into DRM-free EPUB/PDF files. 

Kortext is the UK’s NO.1 learning platform and supplier of digital textbooks by collaborating with over 85% of the prestigious UK universities. With access to over 2 million digital books from 4,700 publishers and a vast array of study tools, Kortext can help students get through university life much easier. However, there are many limitations to Kortext books, such as sharing or printing content for personal use. How can we get rid of these limitations? Epubor Kortext Downloader can help you out. 

Step 1. Download Epubor Kortext Downloader on Your Computer
Step 2. Sign in to your Kortext Bookshelf

After installing Epubor Kortext Downloader on your computer, launch the software. If you are a trial user, you can skip the registration step to sign in to your Kortext bookshelf directly. But the trial version can only allow you to download 3 Kortext books for free. 

Step 3. Get Kortext Library. 

After you've signed in to Kortext Downloader, click Get Kortext Library button on the top of the Window to start syncing all your Kortext books to Epubor Kortext Downloader. 

When all your Kortext books have been uploaded to Epubor Kortext Downloader, the window for the Kortext site will close immediately. 

Step 4. Download Kortext Books to PDF/EPUB.

All your Kortext books will be displayed on the left sidebar, then select the books and drag&drop them to the right window, next, click the Download button to start downloading your Kortext books to EPUB or PDF files depending on their original formats provided by Kortext.com. 

Epubor Kortext Downloader is a useful tool to back up your Kortext books in EPUB or PDF format onto your local computer for safekeeping. Being able to read your Kortext books on any device is very useful. Now you can study anywhere, anytime.

Kindle Fire Tablet can Assist You in Removing Kindle DRM!

Since Jan 3rd, 2023, there’s been no DRM Removal tool on the ebook market that can handle the new Kindle DRM. However, with the help of a Kindle device, you can still be able to get rid of the DRM protection from all your purchased content. Before, you can only use a Kindle eink device to decrypt Kindle books downloaded via USB from the Amazon website. But now you can also use the Kindle Fire tablet to remove Kindle DRM as well. The following guide will walk you through the whole process to remove Kindle DRM using the Kindle Device.

Step 1. Download and Install DRM Removal on your computer

Epubor Ultimate is a powerful DRM Removal that is designed for getting rid of DRM from mainstream ebook vendors, including Amazon. 

Step 2. Download Kindle Books vis USB from the Amazon Website

Right now the only solution to get rid of DRM from the new Kindle books is to download your books via USB. Visit the Amazon website > Click Content & Devices in the drop-down menu > Click Books > Select all the books you need to download > Choose Download & transfer via USB in the More actions menu. Then all the Kindle books will be downloaded in .azw3 format.

BTW, Amazon removed the Download via USB option from Kindle Unlimited books. And Kindle Unlimited books are not supported by DRM Removal tools.

Step 3. Plug in Your Kindle Device

Since Kindle Fire Tablets can be used to remove the new Kindle DRM, Epubor Ultimate adds this new feature to support Kindle Fire tablets, too. It is really cool that Epubor Ultimate can auto-detect the serial number of your device just by plugging it into your computer. 

Step 4. Remove Kindle DRM

After Epubor Ultimate obtains the serial number, you can add the previously downloaded azw3 files to Epubor Ultimate. As you can see, removing DRM from all purchased Kindle books has never been so easier before. 

Now you can back up your Kindle books, share them with friends, access them offline, or read them on any device you prefer. Congrats, finally, you take back full control of your owned books. 

Kobo Revealed Their Brand New Kobo Elipsa 2E eReader

The first-generation Kobo Elipsa was released in 2021. Now Kobo has officially revealed the upcoming second-generation Kobo Elipsa, called the Kobo Elipsa 2E. Here’s a video that showcases its main functions. 

The Kobo Elipsa series is a versatile e-reader that is capable of a wide range of features and functions. The Kobo Elipsa 2E features a10.3-inch E INK Carta 1200 e-paper display with a resolution of 227 PPI. Most of the specs remain the same as before, but now it uses a different CPU -- 2GHz instead of 1.8GHz. Here are some of the updated capabilities of the Kobo Elipsa 2E:

1. The new Kobo Elipsa 2E comes with a new updated Kobo Stylus 2, which is designed to help you focus and organize your thoughts.
2. With Kobo Elipsa 2E’s improved note-taking experience, you can write directly on eBooks and PDFs and export notes with integrated cloud services. 
3. Kobo Elipsa 2E offers the latest glare-free E Ink screen and comfortLight PRO. 
4. Kobo Elipsa 2E has 32GB of storage, so you’ll always have room for your eBooks, Kobo Audiobooks, and notebooks.

Overall, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is a highly capable device that offers a range of features for both reading and note-taking. Whether you're looking for a simple e-reader or a versatile tool for reading and note-taking, the Kobo Elipsa 2E has something to offer.

Tips: if you want to back up Kobo books, you can use Epubor Ultimate to remove DRM from your purchased ebooks.

Kobo Plus is now available in the US and UK!

Kobo Plus subscriptions are now available in the US and the UK. It was already available in France, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and New Zealand. 

Bart Robers, Kobo's director of audiobooks and global subscriptions, said in a press release on Wednesday: "At Kobo, we're always working to make the reading experience better and more accessible, and there's nothing as gratifying as saying 'read as much as you want for a set monthly fee,' which is exactly what our Kobo Plus subscription offers."

Kobo offers 1.3 million ebooks and 100,000 audiobooks for Kobo Plus subscribers. And Kobo Plus service has three subscription plans: 

1. Kobo Plus Read - Allows you to access over 1.3 million eBooks. 
2. Kobo Plus Listen - Allows you to access over 100,000 audiobooks. 
3. Kobo Plus Read and Listen - Allows you to access over 1.3 million eBooks and 100,000 audiobooks.

Kobo Plus Read and Kobo Plus Listen cost $7.99 a month, and Kobo Plus Read and Listen costs $9.99 a month.  And all the content can be read or listened to on any Kobo eReader or with the Kobo app. 

Now Kobo Plus can be a strong competitor against Amazon Unlimited subscription, which costs $9.99 a month and offers more than 3 million eBooks.

Notice, both Kobo Plus and Kindle Unlimited books are not owned by you since they are just rental services. 

Bonus tips: If you need to back up your purchased Kindle and Kobo books, you can follow this step-by-step guide to remove DRM. 

The Ultimate Way to Download Wattpad Stories to EPUB

Wattpad is the most popular global storytelling platform with over 90M registered users and more than 500M stories uploaded to the platform. It provides a platform that allows users to read and write stories. So both readers and writers can connect and engage with each other easily. What’s more, Wattpad is free to use. You can also upgrade to Wattpad Premium to access unlimited offline stories with no ads, including exclusive content.

However, you can only read Wattpad stories online with your free Wattpad account. Is there any way to enjoy unlimited free Wattpad stories offline as well? 

The answer is yes. Downloading Wattpad stories to EPUB is possible now with the dedicated Wattpad Downloader. Here are the detailed step-by-step instructions you can follow. 

Step 1, install Epubor Wattpad Downloader on PC/Mac

Epubor has built another powerful tool that is custom-designed to help users download Wattpad stories with no hassle. First, the downloading speed is the fastest compared with other third-party tools on the Internet. Second, it supports batch downloading of all Wattpad stores and provides professional one-on-one customer support service.

Step 2, download Wattpad stories to EPUB.

Launch Epubor Wattpad Downloader, you can close the registration window if you haven’t purchased the software yet. And you can use the trial version to download 3 stories completely with no content loss. 

Then log in to Wattpad with your Wattpad credentials or the Facebook/Google account you used to log in to the site before. 

Click the Get Wattpad Library to start syncing your Wattpad stories to Epubor software. When the upload process is complete, the Wattpad site window will close by itself. 

Next, add the titles in the left side panel to the right main window, last but not the least, click on the Download button to start the conversion. 

It will pop up a folder that keeps all the Wattpad stories in EPUB format as long as the download process is complete.

That’s it! Now you can enjoy the Wattpad stories on your preferred devices. Most importantly, you back up them on your own computer for safekeeping and read them offline at any time you want.

The First Software Update for the Kindle Scribe is Available Now!

Amazon finally releases new firmware for Kindle Scribe, which adds practical and useful features to improve the device. You can manually update your Kindle eReader software here. 

The new firmware Software version 5.16.1.2 includes some new pen options, the ability to jump to any pages in your notebook and create subfolders within subfolders, and new screensaver images designed exclusively for Kindle Scribe. It is really nice to have these new features available now. Especially, the new four Pen types (each with five thickness options) are very useful, which makes it even better to write or draw on this Kindle. Here's video introduction about this new firmware. 

Here’s the full list of release notes for the update:

Version 5.16.1.2 – February 2023

Here’s what’s new:

Go To Page in Notebook: Quickly navigate to a specific page in your notebook. Open the main toolbar, tap on the overflow menu, and select Go to page. Enter a page number in the dialog box and tap on “Go” to navigate to that page.

Subfolders on Notebooks tab: You can now create folders inside other folders, and also move folders into other folders via the Move option (accessible by tapping on the overflow menu on the folder’s cover, or long pressing on the folder’s name or cover).

New screen savers: New screen saver images designed exclusively for Kindle Scribe. To see the new images on your device, simply make sure the Display Cover feature is turned off (More > Settings > Display Options) and lock your screen.

Pen Options: In the writing toolbar, you can choose from four Pen types, each with five thickness options. These Pen types are also available in Settings > Pen Settings > Shortcut Button to configure with your Premium Pen.

Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.

Bonus tip: here's a guide to help you back up your purchased Kindle books for safekeeping.