Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 38 seconds ago
Ever wanted to truly own your Kobo purchased books? In this video, I’m walking you through the step-by-step DRM removal process, making sure you can access your ebooks however you want. Whether you're on Windows or Mac, this guide will show you how to use Calibre DRM removal with the right plugins to get the job done.
I’ve tested this method extensively, and I’ll break everything down in a way that’s easy to follow. You’ll learn how to install Calibre, set up the necessary plugins, and successfully Calibre remove DRM from your books.
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🔗 LINKS
► Calibre: calibre-ebook.com/download
► deDRM plugin V10.0.9 (RC1 for 10.1.0) and Obok plugin: github.com/noDRM/DeDRM_tools/releases/tag/v10.0.9
► Kobo Desktop app: help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020121953-Install-Kobo-Desktop-on-your-PC-or-Mac
► deDRM plugin Alpha Version: github.com/noDRM/DeDRM_tools_autorelease/releases
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► Remove DRM from Amazon books (Method 1/2): youtu.be/5CIFbUIKwDY
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🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro to DRM Removal from Kobo Books
00:54 Important Info Before You Start
02:02 Download and Install Calibre
02:28 Download and Install DeDRM and Obok Plugins
03:21 Setting Up DeDRM and Obok Plugins in Calibre
04:27 Installing and Setting Up Kobo Desktop
05:03 Downloading Your Kobo Purchased Books
05:31 Removing DRM with Obok DeDRM Plugin
06:25 Converting Books to EPUB, PDF, or Other Formats
07:17 Troubleshooting Tips
Ever wanted to truly own your Kobo purchased books? In this video, I’m walking you through the step-by-step DRM removal process, making sure you can access your ebooks however you want. Whether you're on Windows or Mac, this guide will show you how to use Calibre DRM removal with the right plugins to get the job done.
I’ve tested this method extensively, and I’ll break everything down in a way that’s easy to follow. You’ll learn how to install Calibre, set up the necessary plugins, and successfully Calibre remove DRM from your books.
🫡 SUBSCRIBE @howtotechstuff
🔗 LINKS
► Calibre: calibre-ebook.com/download
► deDRM plugin V10.0.9 (RC1 for 10.1.0) and Obok plugin: github.com/noDRM/DeDRM_tools/releases/tag/v10.0.9
► Kobo Desktop app: help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020121953-Install-Kobo-Desktop-on-your-PC-or-Mac
► deDRM plugin Alpha Version: github.com/noDRM/DeDRM_tools_autorelease/releases
📌SUPPORT MY WORK
☕️ Want to buy me a coffee? buymeacoffee.com/howtodostuff
🖼️ My digital artwork store: buymeacoffee.com/howtodostuff/extras
⭐️ Support my work via Youtube membership:
youtube.com/channel/UCWb40FwBq3m8JBljAcwu7EA/join
⚡️Other DRM videos:
► Remove DRM from Amazon books (Method 1/2): youtu.be/5CIFbUIKwDY
► Remove DRM from Amazon books (Method 2/2): youtu.be/v7rfGoINXyM
► youtu.be/TIjvNB2Ojk0
🛒 Thinking of purchasing Kobo Clara or Libra?
Kobo Clara Colour US 🇺🇸: amzn.to/4eg5TCY
Kobo Libra Colour US 🇺🇸: amzn.to/3XGTFO7
Kobo Clara Colour UK/EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 : amzn.to/4d9LONv
Kobo Libra Colour UK/EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 : amzn.to/4grOx7W
⚙️ My Gear & Favourite Equipment:
Amazon US 🇺🇸: amazon.com/shop/howtodostuff
Amazon UK/EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺: amazon.co.uk/shop/howtodostuff
🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro to DRM Removal from Kobo Books
00:54 Important Info Before You Start
02:02 Download and Install Calibre
02:28 Download and Install DeDRM and Obok Plugins
03:21 Setting Up DeDRM and Obok Plugins in Calibre
04:27 Installing and Setting Up Kobo Desktop
05:03 Downloading Your Kobo Purchased Books
05:31 Removing DRM with Obok DeDRM Plugin
06:25 Converting Books to EPUB, PDF, or Other Formats
07:17 Troubleshooting Tips
