How do i transfer sony ebooks to my kobo

In November , the fictionwise websites Fictionwise. Closing an eBook store is not like closing a cloth store, which you just cannot buy clothes there anymore. If an eBook store is closed, in most cases your purchased eBooks would be in vain if you don't take actions transfer to specific stores or back up safely. Because almost all the purchased eBooks are protected by DRM, when the eBook store is closed, they also shut the content server, which will make your purchased eBooks unable to be read anymore.

Technically speaking, you can directly read Sony books on Kobo eReader as they are all using the Adobe Adept DRM, the books shall be shared each other via Adobe Digital Editions, but once your Sony eBook files are lost, you will be no longer able to get them again after Sony completely quiting US and Canada. Further more, the Adobe account, Sony account, and Kobo account would make your head mess up when you want to directly read Sony books on Kobo. Therefore, this is not a recommended way.

If you want to try it, here is a related guide. As has been mentioned above, in March , all the US and Canada Sony eBook Store customers will receive a notification email which contains a personalized link, with this unique link they can transfer most of their purchase Sony books to Kobo account.

To compeletely back up your Sony books safely, the most recommended way is strip the DRM. And below is the advantages. We've compiled a super detailed guide about how to remove DRM from Sony books.

So there is no necessity to write duplicate stuff in this post. All you need to do is to sign in to your Kobo eReader with your Kobo account. When Kobo is connected to computer, Kobo eReader will ask if you want to connect to your computer to manage files. After select "Connect", Kobo device will appear "Connected and charged", and Windows can detect the new connected device. The selected books will be transferred to your Kobo eReader soon.

When all the books are transferred, eject your Kobo. Click "Library" in your Kobo eReader "Home"page. You will find books you have just added.

Fortunately, there is a useful tool Kindle Transfer , which can help you make it. You can also use this tool to transfer books from Kobo to computer or from computer to Kobo eReader. It is easy to use.

Just connect the two eReaders to your computer with USB cable, select eBooks which you want to transfer, and choose the target Kobo device, then click "Transfer" button. Within a few seconds, books will be transferred to another eReader.

Note: Kindle Transfer can also transfer Kindle books to Kobo, or from Kindle to computer, as it's name suggested. If you have downloaded some DRM-free ebooks from the internet, such as torrent site or free ebook giveaway website, the easiest way to transfer them to your Kobo is to copy them to Kobo with USB. Tap "Connect" in your Kobo device. Step 2: Open "Computer" in your desktop. Then it will show the contents of your eReader. Then just drag books which you want to transfer to your Kobo eReader contents folder.

Note: For you own Kobo books, the folder is hidden on your computer as default, you need to change the folder option to make the hidden files and folders visible. Kobo must be authorized with the same Adobe account. Step 2: Connect Kobo eReader to your computer. ADE will detect your device automatically. Note: If you find an ebook with. You need to convert acsm to epub at first. Step 4: Select your epub files and drag them to the Kobo eReader bookshelf listed on the left side under Bookshelves.

So if you think it's annoying, you can search the Internet and find a good tool that can help you remove Adobe DRM.

Or some other more easy-to-use tools with better user-friendly interface. Of course there are many software that can work. Here I would recommend Epubor Ultimate to you. But there is a way to do it. Read the detail guide: Transfer Kindle Books to Kobo. If you have feedback or suggestions on the above issues, please feel free to write them in the comments. Ada Wang works for Epubor and writes articles for a collection of blogs such as ebookconverter.