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Rakuten Kobo's EPUB-first readers and apps, including OverDrive on many e-ink models.
Readers who want sideloaded EPUB and library books on the same device.
If your library only sends loans to Kindle, Kobo will not see that copy.
| Formats | EPUB, KEPUB, PDF, some CBZ/CBR on selected devices |
|---|---|
| DRM / license | Kobo store books may use Adobe DRM or Kobo's own DRM. Sideloaded DRM-free EPUBs generally read without extra software. |
| How files get in | USB, Calibre (KEPUB plugin recommended), Dropbox or Google Drive on supported models. |
| Store | Kobo Bookstore |
| Libraries | Many Kobo e-ink devices have OverDrive built in. Libby on a phone is still the usual way to browse holds. |
| Refunds | Kobo refunds are handled through your Kobo account help flow and depend on region and reading activity. |
| Sync | Kobo account sync covers store books and reading position across Kobo apps and devices. |
| Sharing | Kobo does not mirror Amazon Household. Shared devices need care with the signed-in account. |
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Formats & Files
Which file types actually open, how conversion works, and where DRM changes the rules.
Which file types open in KoboA practical list of formats Kobo will open, what gets converted on the way in, and what still fails.Converting books for Kobo without breaking layoutWhen conversion is necessary for Kobo, what survives, and which source formats you should leave alone.DRM and personal copies in KoboThe difference between a store license and a file you own, written for people using Kobo.
Devices & Apps
Phones, tablets, e-ink readers, and the official apps — plus how to get a file onto them.
Sending and sideloading books onto KoboThe reliable ways to get a file into Kobo without bouncing between three help articles.Using Kobo on phones, tablets, and e-inkWhat syncs, what looks different, and which device class is the right default for Kobo.Transfer mistakes to avoid with KoboThe usual ways people lose a book, duplicate a library, or send the wrong format to Kobo.
Libraries & Lending
Public library apps, loan periods, holds, and what you can legally keep.
Borrowing library books with KoboCards, apps, and how a library loan shows up in Kobo.Holds and loan periods for KoboHow long you wait, how long you keep the title, and what Kobo does when the loan ends.What you cannot keep from library loans in KoboLoans are licenses. Here is what expires, what you may export, and what Kobo will not let you archive.
Buying & Stores
Where to buy, regional locks, refunds, subscriptions, and family sharing.
Where to buy books that work in KoboOfficial stores, DRM-free shops, and which purchases will never open in Kobo.Refunds and subscriptions in KoboWhat a refund window looks like, and why Kindle Unlimited, Kobo Plus, or library-like subscriptions are not ownership.Region locks and sharing in KoboWhy a storefront can refuse a sale, and who in a household can actually read the book in Kobo.
Reading Setup
Fonts, spacing, dark mode, highlights, and accessibility controls that make daily reading usable.
Fonts, spacing, and themes in KoboA setup guide for Kobo so long sessions do not fight the default type.Highlights and notes in KoboWhere Kobo stores annotations, what you can export, and what disappears if you leave the ecosystem.Accessibility controls in KoboScreen readers, TTS, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and the limits of Kobo when the file itself is poorly tagged.