non-DRM ePub onto K

mamasue · 11-06-2010, 07:14 PM

Can someone please tell me how to get non-DRM ePub format onto my Kobo?

The files (books) are sitting on my desktop atm and when I open them, they open automatically in ADE but don't show up in the library anywhere.

I could read them on my lappy, but would prefer to have them on the reader if poss.

Any help much appreciated

CazMar · 11-06-2010, 07:22 PM

Try using the program called "Calibre". There are lots of bits of information on this site about how it works etc. You can then move files onto your Kobo, manage ebooks on your computer and do a whole lot of very useful stuff. As you are probably not a techie (I presume this is so?) read the http://calibre-ebook.com/user_manual/, the user manual, or at least the basic parts. I think you will find this is a best software for non DRM ebooks around.

mamasue · 11-06-2010, 07:30 PM

thanks for your reply - you are 110% correct!

techie is def not a word you would use to describe me - more like that elephant with the big flying ears when it comes to computer stuff!

will go have a read

JackNF · 11-06-2010, 07:34 PM

Calibre really is a VERY useful program to have if you've got a library of DRM-free books you want to put on your Kobo, particularly if they're in a variety of formats and you want to convert them to Kobo-friendly epub, but short of installing more software there is one very simple option you shouldn't forget. The internal flash memory in the Kobo shows up as a generic 'USB mass storage device' the same way a USB thumbstick does, and you CAN just copy your epubs directly onto it the same way you'd copy anything onto a thumbdrive.

mamasue · 11-06-2010, 07:44 PM

doh! why didn't I think of that!

thank you

I have just watched the video on the Calibre website - wow! such a clever man to develop and write that program. I am in awe.

I'll try the SD first, as I already have soooo much "stuff" on my laptop.

thank you

dmacmart · 11-06-2010, 08:27 PM

I am currently just using ADE to copy all ePubs, DRM or not, to my Kobo. The device should show up along with your "shelves" in the left hand menu.

sabredog · 11-06-2010, 08:33 PM

Calibre is your friend in this regard. It offers full support for both the Ko1 and Ko2 ereaders.

SameerH · 11-06-2010, 08:37 PM

For non-DRM ePubs, you can simply drag and drop onto the KOBOeReader drive and it should find them. Same with non-DRM pdfs.

You can also use Calibre if you so wish as folks above have mentioned.

mamasue · 11-06-2010, 08:58 PM

thanks everyone ~ done!

11-06-2010, 07:14 PM	#1
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	non-DRM ePub onto K Can someone please tell me how to get non-DRM ePub format onto my Kobo? The files (books) are sitting on my desktop atm and when I open them, they open automatically in ADE but don't show up in the library anywhere. I could read them on my lappy, but would prefer to have them on the reader if poss. Any help much appreciated

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11-06-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
CazMar Book Geek Posts: 596 Karma: 1499085 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Asus MemPad 7" tablet, Nexus 5, Asus 10" tablet	Try using the program called "Calibre". There are lots of bits of information on this site about how it works etc. You can then move files onto your Kobo, manage ebooks on your computer and do a whole lot of very useful stuff. As you are probably not a techie (I presume this is so?) read the http://calibre-ebook.com/user_manual/, the user manual, or at least the basic parts. I think you will find this is a best software for non DRM ebooks around.

11-06-2010, 07:30 PM	#3
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	thanks for your reply - you are 110% correct! techie is def not a word you would use to describe me - more like that elephant with the big flying ears when it comes to computer stuff! will go have a read

11-06-2010, 07:34 PM	#4
JackNF Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 8224 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo eReader	Calibre really is a VERY useful program to have if you've got a library of DRM-free books you want to put on your Kobo, particularly if they're in a variety of formats and you want to convert them to Kobo-friendly epub, but short of installing more software there is one very simple option you shouldn't forget. The internal flash memory in the Kobo shows up as a generic 'USB mass storage device' the same way a USB thumbstick does, and you CAN just copy your epubs directly onto it the same way you'd copy anything onto a thumbdrive.

11-06-2010, 07:44 PM	#5
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	doh! why didn't I think of that! thank you I have just watched the video on the Calibre website - wow! such a clever man to develop and write that program. I am in awe. I'll try the SD first, as I already have soooo much "stuff" on my laptop. thank you

11-06-2010, 08:27 PM	#6
dmacmart Fanatic Posts: 531 Karma: 696908 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Glo, Arc, H2O, iPhone, iPad 2, (husband)Touch	I am currently just using ADE to copy all ePubs, DRM or not, to my Kobo. The device should show up along with your "shelves" in the left hand menu.

11-06-2010, 08:33 PM	#7
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Calibre is your friend in this regard. It offers full support for both the Ko1 and Ko2 ereaders.

11-06-2010, 08:37 PM	#8
SameerH Product Manager Posts: 487 Karma: 590887 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura H2O	For non-DRM ePubs, you can simply drag and drop onto the KOBOeReader drive and it should find them. Same with non-DRM pdfs. You can also use Calibre if you so wish as folks above have mentioned.

11-06-2010, 08:58 PM	#9
mamasue Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kobo	thanks everyone ~ done!

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