Get Your Kindle BooksOut of Amazon's Ecosystem
Amazon added DRM-free EPUB downloads for some titles in 2026 - but most books still don't qualify. TextMuncher works for all of them.
Local-First Processing
Works with Kindle Cloud Reader
No Desktop Software
What Amazon's EPUB Change Actually Covers
The January 2026 DRM-free EPUB feature is real - but it only applies to a narrow set of books.
In January 2026, Amazon started offering DRM-free EPUB downloads through Kindle Cloud Reader for titles where publishers have opted in. If the download button appears, you can export directly. For all other books (which is most of your library) TextMuncher extracts the text using screenshot-based OCR with high accuracy. No DRM removal, no grey-area tools - just your screen, captured and converted to clean text.
Most Books Don't Qualify
Publishers must opt in to Amazon's DRM-free program. The majority of popular titles still have no EPUB download option.
Amazon Still Controls Your Library
Even with the EPUB option, books remain tied to your Amazon account. If you want portable text, you need a different approach.
Kindle Format Files Are Useless Offline
AZW3 and MOBI files only open in Amazon apps. Getting usable text out of DRM-protected files requires a workaround.
Full Text From Any Kindle Book
Works for Every Book
TextMuncher captures text from Kindle Cloud Reader regardless of whether a book has EPUB export enabled.
Clean, Portable Text
Extracted text pastes into any app - Obsidian, Notion, Word, or your AI tool of choice. No proprietary format.
Hands-Free Extraction
The browser extension turns pages and captures screenshots hands-free. Longer captures may stop before the requested range finishes, so check the result and restart if needed.
How It Works
Three steps. No technical knowledge required.
1. Check for EPUB First
Open your book at read.amazon.com - if a download button appears, grab the EPUB directly.
2. Use TextMuncher for the Rest
For books without EPUB export, install TextMuncher and open the book in Cloud Reader.
3. Copy Your Text
TextMuncher extracts clean text automatically. Paste into any app or save as a file.
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Does Amazon really offer DRM-free EPUB downloads now?
Yes - Amazon added a download option to Kindle Cloud Reader in early 2026 for participating publishers. When it's available, you'll see a download icon in the reader toolbar. The downloaded file is a standard EPUB you can open in any reader.
Why doesn't my book have the EPUB download option?
Publishers must individually opt their titles into Amazon's DRM-free program. Most commercial books (especially bestsellers and textbooks) are not in the program. Self-published titles are more likely to qualify.
Is TextMuncher a DRM removal tool?
No. TextMuncher captures what's displayed on your screen using screenshot-based OCR. It doesn't modify, decrypt, or remove DRM from any file. It works entirely within the Kindle Cloud Reader interface.
Can I get the EPUB format from TextMuncher?
TextMuncher outputs clean plain text, not EPUB format. If you need an EPUB file specifically, you'll need to export from Amazon (when available) or convert the text file using Calibre.
What Kindle books work with TextMuncher?
TextMuncher works with any book visible in Kindle Cloud Reader (read.amazon.com), including purchased books, Kindle Unlimited titles, and free samples. If you can read it in the browser, TextMuncher can extract it.
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