Can Calibre convert iBooks to ePub format?

dandelioncottage · 01-22-2011, 03:04 PM

Can Calibre convert books purchased from Apple's iBook store to ePub format so I can read them on my NookCOLOR?

Thanks!

wallcraft · 01-22-2011, 03:08 PM

Apple uses ePub for iBooks, but they have Apple's Fairplay DRM (encryption) which has not been circumvented. So they are not transferable to non-Apple devices.

Since iBooks does support DRM-free ePubs, your best bet is to buy from B&N or anyone selling Adobe ePubs. Then strip the DRM for use via iBooks (or use a 3rd-party ePub app).

01-22-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
dandelioncottage Abibliophobe Posts: 425 Karma: 4379916 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPad Mini 2 64 gb, Nook Glowlight, iPad 4 (128 gb)	Can Calibre convert iBooks to ePub format? Can Calibre convert books purchased from Apple's iBook store to ePub format so I can read them on my NookCOLOR? Thanks!

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01-22-2011, 03:08 PM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	Apple uses ePub for iBooks, but they have Apple's Fairplay DRM (encryption) which has not been circumvented. So they are not transferable to non-Apple devices. Since iBooks does support DRM-free ePubs, your best bet is to buy from B&N or anyone selling Adobe ePubs. Then strip the DRM for use via iBooks (or use a 3rd-party ePub app).