Mac EPUB Reader - Neat Reader
AZW3 (KF8) AZW3 is a variation of AZW and also known as KF8 (Kindle Format8). It was released by Amazon in 2011 along with the release of Kindle Fire. At beginning it was only supported by Kindle Fire tablet, but later expanded to Kindle 4th generation and Kindle for PC/Mac. How to Use Leawo Prof. This tutorial aims to show you how to use Leawo Prof. DRM for Mac to remove DRM protection from the downloaded books in Amazon Kindle and then convert to DRM-free epub/mobi/azw3/txt format on Mac correspondingly with easiest steps and 50X faster speed. AZW3 is gradually replacing Mobi and becoming the mainstream Kindle format. But the fact is that the AZW3 files are only associated with Amazon Kindle devices and eBook reading applications. So if we don't have a Kindle device, how can we open and read AZW3 files? How to read AZW3 books on PC and Mac?
For MacOS 10.8 and above
Neat ePub Reader for MacOS is carefully designed for Mac computer users. We know you can use iBooks to read ePub files, but what if you need to read the ePub files on other platforms and keep the reading data in sync? iBook only works on Apple products! However, Neat Reader is a cross-platform ePub reader that supports cloud storage, multi-end synchronization and currently supports Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Web. You can open and read ePub files on any platform and experience a seamless reading experience.
Neat Reader can perfectly parse various ePub files and provide a variety of reading features such as notes, search, custom color settings and more. All these features effectively meet the user's personalized needs for reading ePub.
Come download it now, it is free to get started.
FYI, Neat Reader also works on Windows, Android, iOS and even web browsers. If you need to read ePub file on those platform, please feel free to try them out.
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Mac ePub Reader
Whether you're a longtime digital book reader or you've just bought your first ePub and you're on a quest for the best ePub reader for Mac, you've come to the right place. Neat Reader is a cross-platform application and web app that works on all your devices, whether you're on a Mac or Windows machine, and it even works on Apple or Android phones or any device that has a full-featured web browser.
On a Mac, ePub readers are a dime a dozen. There's Apple Books, which comes preinstalled on modern Macs, but its features are fairly limited and it only works on devices made by Apple, which can be problematic if you have an Android phone or another device that is outside of the Apple ecosystem. If you also sometimes use a Windows computer or a terminal at school, the library or at work, however, you won't be able to share your reading across devices.
Furthermore, ePub files have a lot of neat little features, such as bookmarking, note taking, color and font changing and more, which means that with the default Mac ePub reader you'll be missing out on some important features that could help you get more reading done whenever you have a minute, especially if you use a lot of different devices.
Newer ePub versions are also filled with advanced technology such as HTML and CSS, in addition to SVG images that scale with your display, enabling more intricate charts and diagrams like you'd find in MathML publications. If your Mac ePub reader doesn't support these more recent protocols, you could be missing valuable information and functionality that enables you to get the most out of your ePub books.
With Neat Reader, we've got your back. All the latest and greatest ePub technology works flawlessly in our application, and because Neat Reader works on any device you own or have access to, you can sync bookmarks, notes and even your entire library in the cloud without having to bring your files with you or digging for that important bookmark, note or highlight. Neat Reader does it all, from Mac to PC -- from Android to iOS, and the clean and seamless interface means you can get right to reading without stumbling through confusing menus and screens that seem to do anything but get out of the way and let you read.
The best part is that Neat Reader is absolutely free, and you can download the Mac ePub reader version of our app right now and start reading your ePub files in just a few minutes. It works on all Macs running MacOS 10.8 or above, and you can also download the app to your iOS or Android smartphone for on-the-go reading.
If you'd rather not download a piece of software or if you're on a public computer, the Neat Reader web app provides all the great features of our downloadable apps on any modern web browser, such as Chrome, Safari, New Edge and Firefox 57+, giving you another way to have a Mac ePub reader when you're not at home.
Sign up for a free account today and download the best Mac ePub reader for mac -- Neat Reader. Or check out our web app for the same great Neat Reader experience right in your web browser.
Q: What is the system requirement for this software?
Please make sure your Mac computer's os is MacOS 10.8 or above
Q: Is this EPUB Reader free?
Yes, you can use it without spending a penny. This is a typical freemium software, most of the functions can be used for free, such as basic book management, book reading, highlighting annotations and so on.
If you need to use cloud storage and data synchronization across devices, you need to pay a small fee to upgrade to a premium account.
Q: How to open EPUB file with this app?
The use of this software is very simple and intuitive, you only need to complete the installation and follow the operation guide.
Q: Why is this EPUB viewer different from other EPUB software?
Neat Reader is a software designed specifically for EPUB file reading, and is the only EPUB reader in the world that supports a full platform. Compared with similar software, Neat Reader is more professional and comprehensive, and can meet all your needs for reading EPUB.
Q: What eBook formats do Neat Reader for MacOS support?
Neat Reader currently only supports EPUB format, and may support TXT and PDF formats in the future, so stay tuned.
Q: When will Neat Reader support TXT and PDF?
At the end of 2020, if everything goes well.
Q: Can I read mobi and azw3 files with Neat Reader for MacOS?
Neat Reader does not support directly opening files in mobi and azw3 formats. But you can use Calibre and other software to convert mobi and azw3 files to epub files, and then use Neat Reader to read them. Since the format of mobi and azw3 is very similar to EPUB, the book files after transcoding can be kept basically the same.
Q: Can I use Neat Reader as alternative to iBooks for EPUB books?
Yes, of course.
Notice: The following reviews are selected from several sources
Great alternative for iBook if you use Android phones. I used to use iPhone, and iBook is my daily ereader app, after switching to Android phone, I found it really hard to sync reading data between my Macbook and my new phone. Then Neat Reader comes into my eye, it works perfectly. I just wish you guys can polish it, making it better than iBooks.
Source: User Support Email
V2.x.x & V3.x.x
There are plenty of improvements and bug fixes during v2 and v3, but we lost the changelog file, so we can only write down the most important changes we made in v2 and v3.
- New design style.
- New Application logic.
- Upgrade to new ePub SDK.
- Improve parsing, searching and rendering speed.
- New way to calculate page numbers, much faster and more accurate.
- Multiple compatibility issue with ePub files.
- A lot of bugs reported by users.
V1.2.0
Improve EPUB parsing stability.
- Compatibility issue in parsing process.
V1.1.0
Stable version of v1.x.
- More settings.
- Quick guide.
- Category management.
- Book list display options.
- Occasional white screen on Windows 7.
- Occasional installation failure on MacOS.
V1.0.3 - beta
Cloud storage management.
- cloud related features, such as upload file to cloud, download file from cloud, etc.
V1.0.2 - beta
Several new features and bug fixes.
- Can not open certain kind of epub files
- Support drop and open
- Support login and data synchronization
- Change server and language
V1.0.1 - beta
Bug fixes.
- A lot of bugs found after release
- Reliability issues
- App launch speed issues
V1.0.0 - beta
The first publicly released version of Neat Reader, it is used for beta test within selected user group.
- Directly open EPUB file on the local file system
- Render EPUB books
- Using Neat EPUB SDK V1.0
- Basic management function
Kindle DRM Removal is a program that can help you remove drm from kindle books, or even more convert kindle books to DRM-free epub or pdf files. Once you have the drm-free kindle books on your computer, you can read it on your ipad, or even transfer it to your kobo books. Or just print the kindle books for your study.
There are numerous kindle drm removals when you google in the internet. Some Kindle drm removals allow you to remove drm from kindle books that you can backup it for later use, while other are limited to convert the drm-free kindle books. Most of these Kindle drm converters are available for both Windows and Mac, but some of them even work on Linux.
We’ve compiled a list of the best free and paid options to help you choose the best kindle drm removal for you. Hope this can save your time and help you make right decisions.
Kindle eBook Format Brief Introduction
What format does kindle use? Amazon use a variety of ebook formats and below are the 5 most common Kindle ebook file formats.
.mobi: Mobi format is the very old kindle format and it is originally created by French company Mobipocket. Amazon purchased the Mobipocket and adapted the format for use on kindle. The mobi format also use the PRC extension.
.azw: AZW is the format that Amazon store dispenses and it is encrypted with kindle drm. Kindle book that downloaded via Kindle desktop or desktop website will be in .azw format if you are using kindle app before version 1.17.
.azw3(kf8): Kindle Format 8 is Amazon’s next generation file format offering a wide range of new features and enhancements – including HTML5 and CSS3 support that publishers can use to create all types of books. Azw3 files often include DRM scheme and are used as the download format many Amazon eBooks. Nowadays, you can download azw3 format via Amazon “Download & transfer via USB” function or kindle e-reader with very old firmware.
.kfx: Amazon’s latest format for Kindle ebooks. most of the kindle books you download are encrypted with Kindle KFX DRM. No matter the books downloaded via Kindle for PC/Mac(older than 1.19) or Kindle e-ink device.
.kcr: Kcr is a new kindle format. Books that downloaded via kindle for mac 1.25 or later version may be in KCR format. For now, we only see this format on Mac.
What Basic Features Should Kindle DRM Removal Include?
From the above part, we can see that the best kindle DRM removal must support removing drm from all these kindle formats, especially the newest kindle KFX file and even convert kindle format to the most widely-used format—EPUB.
As for me, I want my kindle drm removal includes the following features:
- Remove drm from kindle kfx, azw3, azw and more kindle format.
- Convert Kindle books to epub, pdf or any other format.
- Simpler user interface.
That’s all what I need from kindle drm converter.
1, Calibre – Completely Free Kindle DRM Removal
Available on: Windows, Mac, Linux
Calibre, the best open-source and cross ebook converter and manager, takes an important place on the best ebook converter. To work as the free Kindle DRM Removal, you need to install Calibre dedrm plugin which is also totally free.
Pros
Totally free to use.
Can remove DRM from almost all kindle ebook, except the KCR drm.
Supports converting Kindle book to other formats like ePub, Mobi, PDF, AZW3, TXT, etc, as many as 50+.
Good output quality.
Excellent ebook manager to organize or sort ebook by metadata.
Cons
Have to install plugins for removing DRM which is not an easy job.
Have to load book manually.
As a freeware, there is no support available.
How to remove kindle drm with Calibre?
This is the simple guide how using calibre, you can go there for the full step by step guide on how to use Calibre DRM Removal.
Step 1, Install DeDRM plugin and Kindle KFX plugin to Calibre.
Step2, Add your kindle books to calibre to remove the DRM.
Step 3, Right click to convert books and choose a target output format, finally click “ok”.
2, iSummersoft Kindle Converter–Best Kindle DRM Removal
Available on: Windows, Mac
iSummer Kindle Converter is one of the best Kindle DRM Removal and converter. It is dedicated to remove drm from kindle kfx, azw, azw3 and more format. It retains the original quality of all eBooks, providing excellent reading experience. With super easy-to-use interface, it is the best kindle solution until now on the market.
Pros
Simple interface and easy to use. 2 clicks to remove kindle drm and convert kindle books to epub, pdf, docs, azw3 and more format.
Auto detect kindle ebooks, so you don’t need to add kindle files manually.
Remove DRM from Kindle without inputting Kindle Serial Number.
Supports converting eBooks formats between Mobi, epub, pdf, azw3, docs, and text.
Handle kindle books in bulk.
Available for Windows and macOS
Continuously updating to catch up with the latest DRM scheme.
Get support for issues quickly. Should you encounter any problems when using the program, just feel free to contact the customer service to get timely technical support, totally free.
Cons
It is a paid software which is $19.99.
The trial version converts 3 books in total only.
How to remove kindle drm with iSummersoft Kindle Converter?
Step 1, Download and install iSummersoft Kindle Converter.
Step 2, Run iSummersoft Kindle Converter, and you’ll see your download kindle books loaded in the left column. Just drag and drop them to the right corner.
Step 3, Then click “Convert to epub” to convert kindle books to drm free epub.
3, ePUBee Kindle DRM Removal
Available on: Windows
ePUBee is a user-friendly software solution which help you get rid of the drm protections so that you can read them on any device you want without a problem. Though it have an old style interface, it is very simple to use and can help remove AZW / PRC DRM from Kindle ebooks.
Pros
Free software.
Straight-forward interface.
Support a variety of input formats, namely PDF, EPUB, MOBI, etc.
Cons
Failed to remove DRM from new kindle books, like kfx and kcr.
How to convert kindle with ePubee Kindle DRM Removal?
Step 1. Drag and drop or click the ‘Add’ button to add files into ePUBee Kindle DRM Removal.
Step 2. Choose an output format and click ‘Convert’ button.
4, Any eBook Converter
Available on: Windows only
Any eBook Converter is a powerful ebook converting software which only available on Windows. It allows users to remove DRM from Kindle, Adobe, Nook, and Kobo.
Pros
Can remove DRM from Kindle, Adobe, Kobo & Nook eBooks
Convert kindle ebooks to DRM-free EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, KFX, PRC, HTMLZ, or TXT format.
Supports batch conversion.
Support the latest version of Windows 10.
Cons
It’s a paid software which costs $29.95.
It doesn’t have Mac version.
The demo version only converts 1 book at a time.
How to crack kindle drm with any eBook converter?
Step 1. Click “Add eBook” button on the upper left and there will be a pop-up window allowing you to browse and upload your Kindle books.
Step 2. Choose the output format.
Step 3. Clicking the pencil like icon on the right of the book list, to edit the meta data, including title, author, etc.
Step 4. Click “Convert to …” button on the center to start the converting process.
5, Epubsoft Kindle DRM Removal
Available on: Windows, Mac
Epubsoft Kindle DRM Removal, quickly and easily remove azw drm from kindle ebooks, include azw, prc, and mobi format. With it, you can convert kindle books to any file format or transfer kindle to iPad, Sony Reader etc. It saids it supports removing DRM from KFX files, but in our test it failed to remove DRM from some KFX books.
Pros
Simple interface, east to use.
Remove drm protection from kindle (azw,prc,mobi)
No quality loss, the same quality preserved as source ebook.
Cons
Can’t remove DRM from some KFX files.
It’s a shareware which costs $29.99.
How to strip kindle drm with Epubsoft kindle DRM Removal?
Step 1. Download and install Epubsoft Kindle DRM Removal. Click “Search eBooks” to load kindle ebooks.
Step 2. Click “Convert”, it will start removing drm from kindle books and create a new DRM free kindle books.
Step 3. Click “Open” to get the DRM free kindle books.
6, Azwsoft eBook DRM Removal
Available on: Windows, Mac
AZWsoft eBook DRM Removal is a free kindle DRM removal application(though less polished). It smoothly remove DRM from Kindle AZW files. Besides kindle, It also works with Adobe DRM. Users can use it to convert files to EPUB, PDF, AZW, AZW3, and Mobi format.
Pros
Free app
Remove DRM from Kindle AZW, Mobi, and Adobe.
Convert ebooks to EPUB, PDF, AZW, AZW3, MOBI, and PRC.
Cons
Old style interface.
Don’t support Kindle KFX DRM.
Slow at files conversion.
How to convert kindle books with AZWsoft kindle drm removal?
Step 1. Click “Add Files” to load your kindle books, you can also drag and drop files to the main interface. You can add multiple files one time.
Step 2. Click the “Start” button to begin the DRM removing. When it finished, the DRM-free version of the ebook is automatically saved on your computer.
7, Prof. DRM eBook Converter
Available on: Windows, Mac
Pro. DRM eBook Converter can convert DRM-protected eBook from Kindle, Kobo, Adobe to DRM-free epub, mobi, azw3, txt format. It has a very modern interface but it have so many different functions, such as audio and music converter which is useless for me. Although they claim they can remove drm from different ebook, but they still cannot handle the kindle kfx drm after my testing.
Mac Azw3 Free
Pros
Remove DRM from Kindle AZW books.
Process files in batch.
Cons
limit output format support
Don’t support Kindle KFX DRM removal.
Doesn’t come free. It’s a shareware which costs $24.99.
How to Remove Kindle DRM with Prof. DRM Removal
Step 1. click “Add File”and select the eBook, you wish to convert and click the “Add” button.
Step 2. Once the file is added, you can click the “Edit” icon on the left side to choose the right format for the output file.
Step 3. Next click “Convert” at the bottom. The program will now start removing DRM protection and convert the file to EPUB.
8, eBook Kindle DRM Removal
Available on: Windows
eBook Kindle DRM Removal is meant to assist in removing AZW DRM from Kindle books, and supports covnerting files to PDF, ePUB, Word, Text, and Html formats. The app is friendly to use and support some of the KFX DRM.
Pros
Remove AZW and some KFX Drm fron Kindle books.
Convert ebook to PDF, ePub, Word, Text, and Html formats.
No quality lose, the same quality as source ebook.
Create a .azw ebook without DRM.
Cons
Failed to remove DRM from some kindle ebooks.
old-style interface.
It’s a shareware which costs $15.
How to remove kindle drm with kindle drm removal?
Step1. Click kindle to let this app automatically find kindle files on your PC. Or you can directly drag and Drop to add the kindle ebooks.
Step 2. In the Output Format choose a suitable format.
Mac Azw3 Font
Step 3. Click Convert to start the converting process.
9, Epubor Ultimate
Available on: Windows, Mac
Epubor Ultimate is a professional software to remove kindle drm from any Amazon Kindle eBooks with no quality loss.
Pros
Easy to use, 2 step to finish the DRM removing.
Automatically detects kindle ebooks, so you don’t need to add kindle files manually.
Can batch process multiple books
Also remove adobe DRM, Kobo DRM, Nook DRM, etc.
Mac Azw3
Cons
It’s a shareware which costs $24.99. comes with a trial version which convert 20% of the content.
How to Remove DRM from kindle books with Epubor Ultimate?
Mac Azw3 Pro
Step 1. Download and run Epubor Ultimate.
Step 2. Click on “Kindle” tab in the left column and drag the Kindle books from the left to the right column, the DRM will be stripped automatically.
Step 3. Click the convert button and select an output format then click on “Convert to …”.
10, Online Kindle DRM Removal
Available on: Web Browser
Last on our list, is the online Kindle DRM Removal, it is the only online kindle drm removal that can remove DRM from Kindle ebook. But it can’t remove KFX DRM. What’s more, it require the kindle serial number to remove kindle drm. So if you don’t have any kindle device, this online kindle will not work.
Pros
Online tool without downloading and installing requirement.
Compatible with all browsers.
Totally Free.
Cons
Have a size limit(0 – 10 MB)
Batch processing are not supported.
Slow on DRM removing
Can’t remove KFX DRM
Need to enter Kindle Serial Number.
Step by Step Guide
Step 1. Open online kindle drm removal on your browser and
enter your Kindle Serial Number.
Step 2. Click “Browse File(s)” to upload your Kindle books.
Step 3. Waiting for the online site to removing the DRM and when it finished, it will show you a state of “Download”, just click it to download the DRM-free Kindle books.
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Final Words
After reviewing so many different kindle drm remover, which kindle DRM Removal is your best bet? You should pick one according to your own needs.
If you are looking form something free, there are options as Calibre, Online Kindle drm removal or ePubee kindle drm removal. But I have to say Calibre should be the best choice cause it has almost all the functions you may need. Please remember you need to install dedrm plugin at first to remove drm.
If you looking for something offers good quality and handles the latest drm, iSummersoft kindle converter highly recommended. With the simple user interface but offers the ever-best features you may want, it can remove kindle kfx drm and convert kindle books to epub, pdf and more drm-fre format.
If you have found any cheaper or reliable method for removing kindle drm, please feel free to share us in the comments.