Transfer a book borrowed from the library that has ADE to Kindle.

Princess kindle · 06-30-2025, 02:17 PM

Hi, I have a Kindle and I downloaded a book from the library. It's the first time I've downloaded one, so I don't know how it works. It has ADE DRM and says I can transfer it to my e-reader. How can I transfer it to my Kindle? Thank you very much.

Sirtel · 06-30-2025, 02:34 PM

You cannot transfer it unless you remove the DRM and convert it to AZW3 or KFX. Kindles can't read epubs.

cgsmom · 06-30-2025, 03:18 PM

I don't know what country you are in. In the US most libraries have a way to read library books on a kindle, but you have to choose the kindle format when you check out the book. If you choose the epub version, it will not work. I don't know how it is in other countries.

Ebookus · 07-01-2025, 12:15 PM

there is no library lending on kindle in other countries, only in the USA.

hobnail · 07-01-2025, 01:23 PM

Call your library and ask them for help. They can walk you through the procedure. Or go to the library and take your Kindle and ask for help.

Sirtel · 07-01-2025, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hobnail

Call your library and ask them for help. They can walk you through the procedure.

What procedure? Epubs (either with ADE DRM or with no DRM) don't work on Kindles.

hobnail · 07-01-2025, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

What procedure? Epubs (either with ADE DRM or with no DRM) don't work on Kindles.

She may have downloaded the wrong format; my library provides both kindle and epub formats. Asking the library for help is the simplest solution for newbies.

DNSB · 07-01-2025, 01:46 PM

Amazon format library ebook loans are only available in the USA and there approximately 72% of library ebooks are available in Amazon format (a mix of books that are not made available in Amazon format and libraries that do not offer Amazon format loans).

And just to make it more fun, Amazon published ebooks are not available for library loans. Perhaps Amazon does not want competition for their subscription library?

Princess kindle · 07-02-2025, 07:15 AM

Thank you all very much. I'm not in the US, and removing the DRM isn't an option because the book is on loan. I assumed ADE meant the book was in PDF format, and since Kindle reads PDFs, it would be easy. For now, I'll read it on my phone. On the other hand, Amazon is a dictator, but I love my Kindle, so no way. I assume there must be a law in the US requiring them to collaborate with libraries, because otherwise, I don't understand how books can be borrowed there. Thanks again.

JSWolf · 07-02-2025, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobnail

Call your library and ask them for help. They can walk you through the procedure. Or go to the library and take your Kindle and ask for help.

If the OP is not in the US, then the library staff cannot help.

JSWolf · 07-02-2025, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

What procedure? Epubs (either with ADE DRM or with no DRM) don't work on Kindles.

If the Kindle is jailbroken and has KOReader on it then DRM-free ePub can be read on that Kindle.

Quoth · 07-02-2025, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If the Kindle is jailbroken and has KOReader on it then DRM-free ePub can be read on that Kindle.

If the epub is DRM free, then it's totally simpler to copy AZW3 directly via Calibre.

But it's a library book, so has DRM and is only borrowed. Thus jailbreaking, DRM free and KOReader are all irrelevant.

JSWolf · 07-02-2025, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoth

If the epub is DRM free, then it's totally simpler to copy AZW3 directly via Calibre.

But it's a library book, so has DRM and is only borrowed. Thus jailbreaking, DRM free and KOReader are all irrelevant.

Actually, there are some Overdrive eBooks that come without DRM. For example, BAEN eBooks. Those could be converted to KF8 and loaded on a Kindle.

Quoth · 07-02-2025, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

If the OP is not in the US, then the library staff cannot help.

And here in Ireland they assume everyone is using a phone or tablet. The Librarian didn't know about Kobo or Kindle. Also the stupid Library Wifi seems to only work on tablets and laptops and uses your Library card. Doesn't work on Kindle, Kobo or the Android eink.
The ADE method here is only to read on a laptop in ADE (according to Librarian). The phone/tablet users are expected to use apps.

OTOH the library is totally free, in person, or online (ebooks, newspapers, magazines, audiobooks) if you prove local residency (as in a physical address, not status).

Sirtel · 07-02-2025, 10:07 AM

And here they don't even use ADE. It's proprietary apps only. Forget reading a library loan on eink, unless you have an Android eink device and install the app on it.

06-30-2025, 02:17 PM	#1
Princess kindle Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2019 Device: kindle 8th	Transfer a book borrowed from the library that has ADE to Kindle. Hi, I have a Kindle and I downloaded a book from the library. It's the first time I've downloaded one, so I don't know how it works. It has ADE DRM and says I can transfer it to my e-reader. How can I transfer it to my Kindle? Thank you very much.

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,474 Karma: 239219543 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	You cannot transfer it unless you remove the DRM and convert it to AZW3 or KFX. Kindles can't read epubs.

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cgsmom Addict Posts: 336 Karma: 3797667 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Colorsoft, Nook GL4+, Nook GL4, Kindle Oasis 3, iPhone 14	I don't know what country you are in. In the US most libraries have a way to read library books on a kindle, but you have to choose the kindle format when you check out the book. If you choose the epub version, it will not work. I don't know how it is in other countries.

07-01-2025, 12:15 PM	#4
Ebookus Digital Grenadier Posts: 177 Karma: 1500000 Join Date: Jan 2024 Device: Kindle	there is no library lending on kindle in other countries, only in the USA.

07-01-2025, 01:23 PM	#5
hobnail Running with scissors Posts: 1,587 Karma: 14328510 Join Date: Nov 2019 Device: none	Call your library and ask them for help. They can walk you through the procedure. Or go to the library and take your Kindle and ask for help.

07-01-2025, 01:46 PM	#8
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 46,210 Karma: 168983734 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Amazon format library ebook loans are only available in the USA and there approximately 72% of library ebooks are available in Amazon format (a mix of books that are not made available in Amazon format and libraries that do not offer Amazon format loans). And just to make it more fun, Amazon published ebooks are not available for library loans. Perhaps Amazon does not want competition for their subscription library?

07-02-2025, 07:15 AM	#9
Princess kindle Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2019 Device: kindle 8th	Thank you all very much. I'm not in the US, and removing the DRM isn't an option because the book is on loan. I assumed ADE meant the book was in PDF format, and since Kindle reads PDFs, it would be easy. For now, I'll read it on my phone. On the other hand, Amazon is a dictator, but I love my Kindle, so no way. I assume there must be a law in the US requiring them to collaborate with libraries, because otherwise, I don't understand how books can be borrowed there. Thanks again.

07-02-2025, 10:07 AM	#15
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,474 Karma: 239219543 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	And here they don't even use ADE. It's proprietary apps only. Forget reading a library loan on eink, unless you have an Android eink device and install the app on it.

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