New version of DRM removal tools ("DeDRM") - Page 98

DNSB · 12-02-2021, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karellen

I had occasion to use v10.0.1 of the plugin.

The previous v7 would convert to azw3. The new version converts to mobi. I even tested it on the same books that previously converted to azw3.

I cannot see a setting to change output from mobi to azw3 in the plugin.

Anyone know how to change this, or know where I may be going wrong?

There is no setting in the DeDRM plugin to change the output since the plugin does not do format conversion. The code to do that is not present.

Checking, files download by K4PC or K4Mac are downloaded as .azw and calibre will rename them as .azw3 or .mobi on import. Files downloaded by Download and Transfer via USB are downloaded as .azw3 or .mobi (depends on your device, old devices will always get .mobi).

One possibility that comes to mind is that in Preferences, under Behavior, you have your default output format set to .mobi AND under Add books => Adding Actions, you have enabled Automatically convert added books to the preferred output format on import. See the two images for those settings.

Karellen · 12-02-2021, 11:37 PM

Thanks @DNSB,

Neither of those settings had any effect.

I am using Kindle for PC v1.33
I can see the book has been downloaded as *.azw
In Calibre I use Add files to selected book records.
I end up with mobi
With the previous version of DeDRM, I ended up with AZW3

DNSB · 12-02-2021, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karellen

Thanks @DNSB,

Neither of those settings had any effect.

I am using Kindle for PC v1.33
I can see the book has been downloaded as *.azw
In Calibre I use Add files to selected book records.
I end up with mobi
With the previous version of DeDRM, I ended up with AZW3

That's the same version of K4PC I'm using together with the no KFX batch file and NoDRM's 10.0.2 plugin. I just tested by removing 8 books from calibre (two imported as .mobi, the others as .azw3). I re-added them and got 6 .azw3 and 2 .mobi.

If you disable DeDRM, does the books import as .azw or do they still import as .mobi?

You also might try updating to version 10.0.2.

Karellen · 12-03-2021, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

If you disable DeDRM, does the books import as .azw or do they still import as .mobi?

Yep tried that and it imported as a protected .azw file.
I also reverted to v7.x and it was still mobi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

You also might try updating to version 10.0.2.

Done, no change.

I downloaded and converted another two books. One imported as azw3 and the other as mobi. So I have mixed results like you experienced.

pdurrant · 12-03-2021, 03:21 AM

Detailed help with DRM removal is not permitted at MobileRead.

(But I think it's OK for me to say that I recently imported a book using the 10.0.1 plugin, and got an AZW3. I don't think it's the plugin.)

lkmiller · 12-03-2021, 06:05 AM

Kindle for PC/Mac uses AZW extensions for all formats. Once DeDRMed, the extension will reflect the format. Some books aren't available as azw3. Or, as David said, if you're downloading from or for an older Kindle which can't handle azw3, you'll see azw/mobi.

Bald Eagle · 12-03-2021, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobnail

I wonder how the authors feel about DRM; if it's a scam or useful.

Eric Flint on DRM:
https://ericflint.net/salvos-against...-of-principle/

Katsunami · 12-21-2021, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

So noDRM is just the latest in a long line of wonderful people who've allowed me to spend a lot of money on ebooks, as I decided way back sometime in the early 2000s to never buy an ebook with DRM I couldn't remove.

Same for me.

Quote:

I thank them all, and hope that someone will always step up to continue the work.

Indeed. While I can write software, my knowledge about cryptography and related fields is close to 0. I hope the tools will be maintained by someone for a long time to come.

Thanks for all your work however they were.

astrangerhere · 12-22-2021, 07:35 PM

I'm struggling a little bit with the github code presentation (rather than the more simple old zip file), but its good to learn new things.

ilovejedd · 12-22-2021, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astrangerhere

I'm struggling a little bit with the github code presentation (rather than the more simple old zip file), but its good to learn new things.

It's still just simple zip file. You just need to go to the releases section on github to download the packaged releases.

https://github.com/noDRM/DeDRM_tools/releases

Karellen · 12-22-2021, 09:27 PM

and remember that the zip file you download is not the install zip file. The install zip file is contained inside the download.

I got caught out by that.

astrangerhere · 12-22-2021, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovejedd

It's still just simple zip file. You just need to go to the releases section on github to download the packaged releases.

https://github.com/noDRM/DeDRM_tools/releases

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karellen

and remember that the zip file you download is not the install zip file. The install zip file is contained inside the download.

I got caught out by that.

Thanks folks! Will experiment over the weekend.

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12-02-2021, 11:37 PM	#1457
Karellen Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 872064 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2	Thanks @DNSB, Neither of those settings had any effect. I am using Kindle for PC v1.33 I can see the book has been downloaded as *.azw In Calibre I use Add files to selected book records. I end up with mobi With the previous version of DeDRM, I ended up with AZW3

12-03-2021, 03:21 AM	#1460
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 68,537 Karma: 295413310 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	Detailed help with DRM removal is not permitted at MobileRead. (But I think it's OK for me to say that I recently imported a book using the 10.0.1 plugin, and got an AZW3. I don't think it's the plugin.)

12-03-2021, 06:05 AM	#1461
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,004 Karma: 11154762 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8", Kindle Oasis 2	Kindle for PC/Mac uses AZW extensions for all formats. Once DeDRMed, the extension will reflect the format. Some books aren't available as azw3. Or, as David said, if you're downloading from or for an older Kindle which can't handle azw3, you'll see azw/mobi.

12-22-2021, 07:35 PM	#1464
astrangerhere Professor of Law Posts: 3,028 Karma: 52684232 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Device: Kobo Libra H20, Kobo Aura One, KoboMini	I'm struggling a little bit with the github code presentation (rather than the more simple old zip file), but its good to learn new things.

12-22-2021, 09:27 PM	#1466
Karellen Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 872064 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2	and remember that the zip file you download is not the install zip file. The install zip file is contained inside the download. I got caught out by that.