How to Install and Use the DeDRM Plugin in Calibre

Calibre is a powerful e-book management software that allows you to manage, convert, and organize your digital book collection. However, one limitation of calibre is its inability to remove Digital Rights Management (DRM) from e-books. But don't worry, there's a solution! The DeDRM plugin is a third-party tool that can be used with calibre to remove DRM from certain types of e-books.

Downloading and Installing the DeDRM Plugin

To use the DeDRM plugin, you'll first need to install calibre if you haven't already. Once installed, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest tools package from and unzip it.

2. Navigate to the tools folder and find the DeDRM_plugin.zip file.

3. Open calibre and go to the 'Plugins' menu (it looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece).

4. Click on the 'Load plugin from file' button and select the DeDRM_plugin.zip file.

Configuring Calibre for DeDRM Plugin

Before you can use the DeDRM plugin, you need to configure calibre. To do this:

1. Go to the 'Preferences' menu and select 'Change calibre behavior'.

2. Make sure that the 'Use third-party plugins' option is enabled.

Using the DeDRM Plugin

The DeDRM plugin can remove DRM from several types of e-books, including Kindle eBooks, Barnes & Noble ePub ebooks, Adobe Digital Editions DRM (including ePubs from Kobo and Sony), and older Mobipocket and eReader ebooks. To use the plugin:

1. Open calibre and select the e-book you want to remove DRM from.

2. Click on the 'DeDRM' button in the toolbar or menu.

3. Select the type of DRM you want to remove (e.g. Kindle, Adobe Digital Editions).

4. Follow the prompts to complete the process.

Important Notes

* The DeDRM plugin can only be used with e-books that are downloaded from legitimate sources and are not copyrighted.

* Calibre cannot remove DRM from rented Kindle ebooks, books downloaded to a Kindle Fire, Kindle for iOS or the Windows Store Kindle App).

* Barnes & Noble ePub ebooks (but not books downloaded to the Windows Store Nook App) and Adobe Digital Editions DRM can be removed with DeDRM plugin.

The DeDRM plugin is a powerful tool that allows you to remove DRM from certain types of e-books using calibre. With its ability to remove DRM from Kindle eBooks, Barnes & Noble ePub ebooks, Adobe Digital Editions DRM, and older Mobipocket and eReader ebooks, the DeDRM plugin is an essential tool for any serious ebook collector or reader.

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