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How to Convert iBook to PDF

Apple introduced iBooks as its E-book application for iOS and OS X operating systems. iBooks contain .epub files which allow DRM protection to be added to the eBook file for enhanced security. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is access control schemes to restrict the usage of patented materials. Hence, iBooks content can be viewed only on an iPhone, iPad or a Mac and not any other platform.

For sharing iBooks with non Apple users, customers have to convert the .epub file with DRM protection to PDF files which can be viewed on different eBook reader devices and software. Portable Document format (PDF) is the most popular eBook file format that recreates documents, which are independent of software, hardware and operating systems but encloses the complete description in a fixed layout configuration. This article is going to show you a step-to-step guide for how to convert iBook to PDF, meanwhile recommending you the best PDF editor.

Part 1How to Convert iBooks to PDF

Calibre is one popular option which can be used on both Mac and Windows. Even for reading EPUB files on other E-book readers, you will need an EPUB reader tool. Here we will show you how to convert iBook files to PDF with Calibre.

Step 1. Open you iBook File with Calibre

Open Calibre and click on "Add Books" option to add the unguarded iBook files for conversion. Select the required E-book and click on "Convert Books".

Step 2. Convert iBook File to PDF

A new window will show up. Select the output settings and the format you want to convert to in the eBook converter panel. In this case, choose the output format as "PDF". Finally click on "OK" and start the conversion. In a few seconds, you'll have the PDF you need in your PC.

Part 2Best PDF Software for Windows and Mac

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Wondershare PDFelement (PDFelement for Mac) is the best PDF editor available on the Internet. It can be used for easy edition of unprotected EPUB files into PDF. Just import the EPUB file into Wondershare PDFelement and make it easier to edit, read or share with others. Some other features of this best editing tool are:

  • Easily fill and create PDF forms
  • Organise the document pages by inserting page numbers, headers and footers
  • Authorize the documents with digital signatures and password protection
  • Industry standard OCR tools to unlock text within graphics
  • One-third the price of other PDF editors available in the market
  • Convert PDF documents into various formats like HTML, Word, Excel, PPT etc.
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Published: Sep 06,2016 13:52 pm / Updated: Sep 28,2016 18:15 pm

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