Kindle DRM Compatibility

The cluster focuses on frustrations with Kindle's DRM-locked ecosystem, desires for cross-device e-book compatibility (e.g., reading Kindle books on Kobo or vice versa), and workarounds like Calibre, Send to Kindle, and EPUB conversions.

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sec400 Aug 22, 2021 View on HN

Would be great if it worked for books sent to the device not bought through the Amazon kindle store

chrisledet Nov 3, 2011 View on HN

I don't see why you can't just use the Kindle app for this.

akudha May 21, 2021 View on HN

I have bought hundreds of Kindle books. Is there a (legal) way to read them on Kobo?

whiddershins Feb 5, 2022 View on HN

Even Kindle (Amazon) does not do this.

hcurtiss Jun 15, 2021 View on HN

I want a Kindle for DRM free epubs

zem Jan 24, 2017 View on HN

amazon kindle app, to get my books into calibre

philwelch Nov 2, 2013 View on HN

There isn't any. Kindle is a DRM walled garden.

MacTea May 1, 2023 View on HN

Reads great on Kindle too!To answer your question: Calibre might be able to help you out!

avoutthere Mar 13, 2014 View on HN

My feature request would be that it work with the Kindle Cloud Reader.

taeric Aug 3, 2023 View on HN

What books aren't available outside of the Kindle ecosystem?