Adobe Digital Editions: buy, manage and read your eBooks

If you have been disconnected from the eBook reading softwares, both in PDF format and also in other digital formats, you should know that Adobe Acrobat has given way to the new Adobe Digital Editions, which we will talk about in this article.

This way you can better understand what is hidden behind this new software, and how it can help you with management and reading of your digital books…

What is Adobe Digital Editions?

Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) is free software developed by Adobe for reading and managing electronic books (eBooks). and other digital publications with EPUB, ACSM and PDF formats. It is compatible with a wide range of devices, including computers with Windows and MacOS operating systems, however, it is not available for Linux, unless you use Crossover or WINE. Of course, the app has also been launched for mobile devices, that is, for smartphones and tablets with Android and iOS operating systems. It is not available for certain eReaders, but it is It is compatible with those based on Android operating system, so you can enjoy it with e-Ink screens.

ADE allows you to organize, read and enjoy your eBooks in a simple and fast way. Offers a series of features that enhance the reading experience, on the table:

• Viewing e-books: You can read your eBooks in different views, including single page, two pages, and continuous mode. You can customize the font size, typeface, line spacing, and screen brightness for more comfortable reading. Likewise, it is compatible with DRM-protected eBooks.
• Bookmarks and notes- With this feature you can bookmark pages, add notes, and underline text to remember important information or share your ideas with others.
• Search- You also have the ability to search for specific words, phrases or passages within the text of the e-book.
• Library management: Another of the main features of Adobe Digital Editions is being able to organize your eBook collection on virtual shelves and create personalized collections. You can even use it to sync libraries from different compatible devices to have access to everything from one place, use it to borrow books from public libraries, or buy books directly from the app.

Alternatives to Adobe Digital Editions

There are various alternatives to Adobe Digital Editions, in case you don't like Adobe software for some reason, or perhaps because it is not compatible with your operating system. Each one with its own characteristics and advantages, among which we highlight:

• Caliber: free and open source software to manage and convert eBooks, in addition to being able to read books with it. The positive thing is that it is compatible with various platforms, including Linux.
• Apple books- is the pre-installed reading app on iOS/iPadOS devices.
• Google Play Books: the pre-installed reading application on Android devices, where you can buy books, manage your library or read whatever you want, with paid and free publications.
• Kobo Books- The official reading app from Kobo, a popular e-book reader manufacturer. This app is found both on Kobo devices, as well as on mobile devices, from the app store. There you can access countless books thanks to the Rakuten store.
• Amazon Kindle: Amazon's official reading app, available for a wide range of devices, both Amazon Fire and Kindle itself, as well as mobile devices by downloading the app from the app store, as well as for Windows and MacOS. In this case, you will have millions of titles available, possibly the largest library of eBooks that exists at the moment...

How to authorize my eReader in Adobe Digital Editions

If you would like to Authorize an eReader in Adobe Digital Editions To send eBooks with Adobe DRM, you can assign an Adobe ID to it through Adobe Digital Editions by following these simple steps:

1. Open the Adobe Digital Editions application on your PC.
2. Connect your eReader to your PC using the USB cable. If your eReader supports Adobe DRM, the program will automatically detect it and it will appear under Devices.
3. Now select the device in question from the Devices menu on the Adobe Digital Editions main screen.
4. Then click on Device Options in that same menu.
5. Select the Authorize Device option.
6. You will then see a window with information about the authorization.
7. Press the Authorize Device button.
8. After a short while, the ID will be assigned and you will be able to transfer eBooks borrowed from libraries.

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