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Feb 27, 2021 If you are using Mac, the steps are the same as on Windows, but the Kindle for Mac will be downgraded to version 1.23. Note: If your MacOS has been updated to the MacOS10.15 Catalina, kindle for Mac 1.23 will no long work on your computer any more because it is the 32 bits application while the new MacOS 10.15 only supports 64 bits applications. Kindle for Mac 1.23.1 thru 1.30.0. The first post in this thread to link to the new information by odamizu for getting Method 2 working with the latest Kindle for Mac.

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1/16/2019 11:05:04 AM
Recently, I have updated my Kindle for PC to version 1.25, I can not remove my Kindle DRM any more. Is this some new Kindle kfx drm? How to handle this new Kindle kfx drm?

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Epubor Iris

The books downloaded via Kindle for PC/MAC are with a new type of kindle KFX DRM. For this new kindle kfx drm, there is not any software on the market can handle it for now. Epubor software has offered an alternative solution to remove this new kindle kfx drm.
1. Deregister Kindle for PC/MAC, uninstall the Kindle for PC/mac 1.25.
2.Then reinstall the older version of Kindle for PC(http://download.epubor.com/sold/KindleForPC-installer-1.24.51068.exe) and kindle for pc(http://download.epubor.com/sold/KindleForMac-1.23.50131.dmg)
3. Register this older version of Kindle for pc/mac, and then re-download your Kindle books.
4. Run epubor software to remove the DRM again. The new Kindle kfx drm will be removed.
NOTE: Please uncheck the 'automatically' update options to stop the kindle update.

For more detailed information, please read this guide: https://www.epubor.com/kindle-kfx-drm-remove-failed-and-solution.html#meth6

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zangger

I cannot install the older version: it stalls.

please help!

Kindle For Mac 1.23 Pc

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Epubor
04/8/2019 10:27:48
Thank you for leaving the message. Can you please describe your problem more clearly and send the email to support@epubor.com ?Then our technical staff will help you fix it. Pl
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Epubor
To deal with the latest Kindle DRM in 2019.you can choose to downgrade your kindle for pc/mac to older version automatically with the help of Epubor Ultimate. Please just follow this guide: https://www.epubor.com/how-to-downgrade-kindle-for-pcmac.html
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CHF
Kindle 1.23 no longer runs at all on Mac Catalina. What do we do now?
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Epubor
08/21/2019 14:04:30
Please read this ultimate ways to remove kindle drm on mac os10.15 catalina: https://www.epubor.com/remove-kindle-drm-on-macos-1015-catalina.html

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NelsonFerreira
This no longer works for MAC OS. the new version only loads 64 bit applications. The old kindle version is 32 so it will not load. Unless you come up with a solution, your product is worthless for MAC OS.
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Epubor
11/5/2019 08:30:53
Thank you! yes, downgrading kindle for mac on Mac catalina doesn't work any more. Here are three methods to remove Kindle drm on mac catalina (100% work): https://www.epubor.com/remove-kindle-drm-on-macos-1015-catalina.html
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Nelson

None of the alternatives work for me.Kindle reader for chrome will not allow download.
Even if that worked, I am required to buy other software. Kindle reader for SAfary will download n=book but your software will not ind it a it only works with Chrome.


I do not have a kindle registered on my name so, I cannot download vis USB.

Kindle

Looks like who bought Ultimate, your premium product got screwed

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Epubor
11/5/2019 08:40:35
Please download and install kindle cloud reader chrome extension to your chrome at first. Here are download addresses:https://www.epubor.com/faq.html#e901
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Lies
Some books cannot be downloaded using the kindle cloud reader chrome extension. How can I convert these books? None of the '100% work' methods on the mentioned webpage do the trick...
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Epubor
12/19/2019 10:09:51
If the books can not be downloaded, how can our software handle them? Although we want to handle every book you own, we have to admit the kindle cloud reader will not let you download the etextbook. The 100% works refers to the books you can downloaded to your computer via Kindle cloud reader. Hope you can understand.
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What is Kindle kcr? I can not give a definitely explanation so far as it is just released about one week. All I can tell is that the .kcr file contains the main body of the Kindle books which is stored in Kindle .kfx file previously. Many of you guys maybe still have not seen this new kindle ebook format. If you have updated your Kindle for Mac to version 1.25.2(52077) or later version, you will be “lucky” enough to meet this new Kindle format--Kindle KCR.

Since this is a new Kindle ebook format, there is no solution to remove DRM from kindle kcr file directly currently. But this is not the end of the world because I have collected three alternative methods to eliminate drm from Kindle kcr books and convert kcr to pdf.

Method 1. Downgrade Kindle for Mac to Older Version

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If you are on macOS Catalina 10.15, this method will not work for you any more. Please follow the Ultimate Way to Remove Kindle DRM on MacOS 10.15 Catalina.

Don't want to downgrade kindle for PC to older version? You can just skip this method and try “Download & Transfer via USB”. But I really suggest you try this method out as the whole process is very easy and ensure 100% success. Updated: You can automatically downgrade Kindle for Mac to older version with the help of Epubor Ultimate.

Step 1. Deregister and uninstall Kindle for Mac version 1.25.2.

Run your Kindle desktop application. Go to Kindle-->>Preference-->>General-->>Click on “Deregister”.

A new window will pop up. Check the box before “I understand…” and then click on “Deregister” to deregister your kindle for Mac1.25.2.

Then go to Finder-->>application-->>find Kindle.app, right click on “Kindle.app” and select “Move to Trash” to uninstall the Kindle for Mac version 1.25.2.

Step 2. Install older version of Kindle for Mac 1.23

Download the older version of Kindle for Mac here:

Install and run Kindle for Mac version 1.23. Redownload your Kindle books to your computer. There is an key step you should never skip.

Please remeber uncheck the Kindle auto update option. Run Kindle for Mac-->>Preference-->>Update-->> Uncheck the box before 'Automatically install updates when they are available without aksing me' as below picture. If you do this, your Kindle for Mac will not update without your permission, in this way you will avoid the latest Kindle DRM.

Step 3. Remove DRM from .kcr and convert kcr to pdf

As a powerful all-in-one tool, Epubor Ultimate is the perfect tool to help you remove DRM from Kindle kcr and convert kcr to pdf. It not only can remove DRM from Kindle books, but also can convert Kindle books to any other format.

Launch Epubor Ultimate, downloaded Kindle books will be displayed at the left column. Drag & drop the kindle books from left to right main interface, DRM will be removed.

To convert kcr to pdf, choose 'convert to pdf' from the dropdown list and then click on 'Convert to pdf' to convert your decrypted kindle books to pdf. All done, just click on 'Output folder' to open the folder stored your converted kindle books.

Method 2. Use “Download &Transfer via USB”

Prerequisite for using this method: You need to have a Kindle eink device registered with your Amazon account information.

Step 1. Download Kindle books via 'Download & Transfer via USB'

Go to your Manage Your Content and Devices and you will see all your purchased ebook will be displayed under “Content” tab. Click on “Action” button besides the ebook title, you will see all the action that you can do to this book.

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Click on “Download & transfer via USB” and new window will pop up.

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Choose where to store your Kindle books on your computer, and click on “Save” button.

Step 2. Remove Kindle DRM and convert .KCR to pdf

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To remove Kindle DRM and convert kindle books to pdf, Epubor Ultimate is the best tool to recommend.

Download Epubor Ultimate for Free Trial

Download and install Epubor Ultimate. Drag & drop downloaded kindle books to the main interface of Epubor Ultimate. The DRM will be removed.

Then select ”convert to pdf” from the drop-down list, then click on “Convert to pdf” button to start the conversion.

Once the conversion process has done, you will see “Succeeded” next to the book title. To find the converted file, just click on “Succeeded” or output folder icon at the bottom right.

Final Words

1Although there are still not way to remove KCR DRM directly, above recommended methods are the simplest and 100% effective solution at present.

2Good to share is that Epubor Team is working on this new Kindle DRM. According to Epubor's policy, Epubor software are free to update. Purchase now, enjoy upgrading your Epubor software for free after the new kcr DRM is cracked.

Kindle For Mac 1.23.1

3If you have at least on kindle eink device registered with your Amazon account, try Download & Transfer via USB' to avoid downloading any software to your computer. This method will also bypass the computer system restriction which mean you can remove kindle drm on Mac catalin 10.15.

Iris Yan joined Epubor since 2017. She always wants to share everything related to ebook reading and improve your reading journey.