Can you finally read a Kindle book on your Kobo? Amazon launches DRM-free ebooks.

But there's always a catch.
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Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct’s self-published ebooks

Amazon says it will allow authors to offer their DRM-free ebooks in the EPUB and PDF formats through its self-publishing platform, Kindle Direct Publishing. Starting on January 20, 2026, authors who ...

Amazon Has Started Selling (Some) DRM-Free Kindle E-Books: What Does That Mean For E-Reader Fans?

Will adding DRM-free books to the Kindle store entice Amazon outsiders to start shopping there?
Android Authority

Amazon is loosening its grip on Kindle book downloads, if only slightly

Amazon will allow EPUB and PDF downloads for DRM-free Kindle books starting January 20, 2026. The change follows Amazon’s removal of the long-standing USB download option in 2025. Only titles where ...
TechCrunch

Amazon launches an AI-powered Kindle Translate service for e-book authors

Amazon announced on Thursday the launch of Kindle Translate, an AI-powered translation service designed for authors using Kindle Direct Publishing to broaden their reach. The service initially ...