If you use any of Kobo's free reading apps or a Kobo eReader, you may never need to use Digital Editions at all. Kobo's reading apps and eReader can automatically download most books from the Kobo Store, and update your library with them.
The exceptions are when:
- You want to read eBooks from another store or from a library on a Kobo eReader;
- You buy Adobe DRM PDFs from the Kobo Store and want to read them on a Kobo eReader;
- You want to read books from the Kobo Store on an eReader from another company.
In these cases you will need to use Digital Editions to open your books and transfer them to your eReader.
The reason for this is that most eBooks from online booksellers and libraries are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM). DRM prevents the unauthorized copying or redistribution of eBooks, to protect the rights of authors and publishers. There are different types of DRM, but Kobo supports a version by Adobe. This is why you may need to use Adobe's software, Digital Editions, to open and transfer some eBooks to your eReader.
The Kobo Desktop Application lets you read, build a digital library and shop for eBooks on your computer or laptop. All you have to do is download the desktop application and install it on your computer - we support both Windows and Macintosh operat Last update 20 Feb. 2015 | old versionsLicence Free OS Support Windows XP DownloadsTotal: 99,151 | Last week: 69Ranking#1 in E-book SoftwarePublisherKobo
Download KoBoCollect PC for free at BrowserCam. KoboToolBox published KoBoCollect for Android operating system mobile devices, but it is possible to download and install KoBoCollect for PC or Computer with operating systems such as Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and Mac. Otherwise, you won't be able to re-download your ebook from your library's digital collection. Try transferring the ebook again. Re-download the ebook that was causing issues from your library's digital collection. Transfer the ebook from ADE to your Kobo. This step will also reauthorize your Kobo. Try opening the title on your Kobo. When the download completes, just tap on the book title or cover to start reading. In list view, you'll see the word 'Download' beside the book title if it isn't downloaded onto your eReader: In cover view, you'll see the download icon on the book cover.
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Read hundreds of eBooks with this great, alternative, multiplatform book reader.
eBooks are all the rage. There's a war being fought for your eBook dollar, and unless you've been stuck under a rock, you know that its Apple, vs. Kindle/Kindle Fire vs. Nook vs....well, could be Kobo Desktop. It’s a multiplatform eBook platform, and it could be the alternative you've been looking for.
Kobo Desktop lets you read, shop for eBooks, and transfer them easily to your eReader from your computer or laptop. All you have to do is download the Kobo Desktop software and install it on your computer. Thankfully, there's version available for both Windows and Macintosh. Once you sign in, you can instantly access the eBooks you've already purchased and download them to your computer.
The desktop software lets you customize the font style and size, alignment and margins you need to make your reading experience the best it can be on your computer screen. You can even choose from three great reading themes to suit your personal reading needs. After you're reading preferences are set, and you're reading books, you can start and stop at your leisure with Kobo Desktop's Automatic Bookmarking feature. You can pick up reading right where you left off the last time. Your bookmarks follow you no matter how you use Kobo to read — you can seamlessly switch between your computer, your smartphone, tablet, or eReader.
Finding new content to consume on your reader is easy with Kobo Desktop. You can use its integrated Kobo Store to make shopping and downloading eBooks a breeze. Its controls are all familiar and very easy to use.
Kobo, also sports its own dedicated eReader, in case you were looking for an iPad, Nook or Kindle alternative. You can use Kobo's eReader to easily transfer your books from Kobo Desktop to your Kobo eReader.
Pro’s: Integrated store, Seamless content transfer between PC and mobile devices, multiplatform, ePub formatted eBooks
Con’s: Limited store, not widely known alternative
Conclusion: The Kobo Desktop is a great eBook alternative for those that are tired of the iPad-Kindle-Nook eBook wars. Its Android powered tablet/eReader, however, is just that – yet another Android powered tablet that further fragments the Android ecosystem. I give kudos to Kobo, however, in that it tries to directly compete with Amazon via its own color tablet, smartphone/tablet software and eBook store. Perhaps the vendor is more popular in other countries, but here in the States, this little known vendor doesn't stand much of a chance at taking a large piece of the eBook pie, despite the desktop and/or device software or tablet it produces.
eBooks are all the rage. There's a war being fought for your eBook dollar, and unless you've been stuck under a rock, you know that its Apple, vs. Kindle/Kindle Fire vs. Nook vs....well, could be Kobo Desktop. It’s a multiplatform eBook platform, and it could be the alternative you've been looking for.
Kobo Desktop lets you read, shop for eBooks, and transfer them easily to your eReader from your computer or laptop. All you have to do is download the Kobo Desktop software and install it on your computer. Thankfully, there's version available for both Windows and Macintosh. Once you sign in, you can instantly access the eBooks you've already purchased and download them to your computer.
The desktop software lets you customize the font style and size, alignment and margins you need to make your reading experience the best it can be on your computer screen. You can even choose from three great reading themes to suit your personal reading needs. After you're reading preferences are set, and you're reading books, you can start and stop at your leisure with Kobo Desktop's Automatic Bookmarking feature. You can pick up reading right where you left off the last time. Your bookmarks follow you no matter how you use Kobo to read — you can seamlessly switch between your computer, your smartphone, tablet, or eReader.
Finding new content to consume on your reader is easy with Kobo Desktop. You can use its integrated Kobo Store to make shopping and downloading eBooks a breeze. Its controls are all familiar and very easy to use.
Kobo, also sports its own dedicated eReader, in case you were looking for an iPad, Nook or Kindle alternative. You can use Kobo's eReader to easily transfer your books from Kobo Desktop to your Kobo eReader.
Pro’s: Integrated store, Seamless content transfer between PC and mobile devices, multiplatform, ePub formatted eBooks
Con’s: Limited store, not widely known alternative
Conclusion: The Kobo Desktop is a great eBook alternative for those that are tired of the iPad-Kindle-Nook eBook wars. Its Android powered tablet/eReader, however, is just that – yet another Android powered tablet that further fragments the Android ecosystem. I give kudos to Kobo, however, in that it tries to directly compete with Amazon via its own color tablet, smartphone/tablet software and eBook store. Perhaps the vendor is more popular in other countries, but here in the States, this little known vendor doesn't stand much of a chance at taking a large piece of the eBook pie, despite the desktop and/or device software or tablet it produces.
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The Kobo Desktop Application lets you read, build a digital library and shop for eBooks on your computer or laptop. All you have to do is download the desktop application and install it on your computer - we support both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Once you've installed the application, you can shop for eBooks through the desktop Store,
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