Important Change for Kindle Users: Downloading E-Books to Computer Will No Longer Be Possible

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If you're an avid e-book reader or someone who has an extensive library of Kindle content, now is the time to back up your books: Amazon is killing the option to save e-books to your computer.

A significant change is coming for Kindle users, as starting February 26, 2025, readers will no longer be able to download their Kindle e-books to a computer for conversion to other formats. This means that once the feature is removed, e-books can only be accessed through Kindle devices or apps. Users are encouraged to back up their Kindle books before the deadline, as this change will limit their ability to share or convert books for use on non-Kindle e-readers. To download books now, users must log into their Amazon account, locate the desired book, and select the option to download via USB, though this must be done individually for each title.

Starting February 26, 2025, downloading Kindle books to a computer will no longer be possible.
This change affects the ability to convert Kindle books for non-Kindle e-readers.
Users can currently download books individually via their Amazon account.

What happens to my Kindle books after February 26, 2025?

After this date, you will no longer be able to download Kindle books to your computer, limiting access to only Kindle devices and apps.

How can I back up my Kindle books now?

To back up, log into your Amazon account, find the desired book in your Content Library, and select "Download & transfer via USB" to save it on your computer.

Can I convert my Kindle books to different formats?

Currently, you can download your Kindle books to a computer and convert them using tools like CloudConvert, but this option will be unavailable after February 26, 2025.