'I have a desktop PC with iTunes, but I have an Apple iPhone with iBooks. Any advice on how to read iBooks on PC? Thanks!' -- from Apple Support Community.

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Computers provide larger screens for iBook enthusiasts, from which we can do much work easily. For example, we can read and take notes, click a word to see its meaning, save essential content locally or print notes, etc. Therefore, we should first transfer the iOS books to a PC from an iDevice before enjoying our reading time.

OK, this quick guide will share 3 easy approaches with you, from which you can pick one to get iBooks on PC and thus read them at your leisure.

Part 1: Is It Possible to Read iBooks on PC?

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'I have purchased books on my PC from Apple iBookstore. Can I read iBooks on my PC directly?' This is a recent haze from a friend of mine. Well, the answer is No.

iBooks is an official application developed by Timbook Inc for purchasing and reading books of different styles and genres. There are usually 2 file formats (ePub and PDF) for files in the app.

Apple device owners can use the app without any trouble. But iBooks can't be read directly on a PC even if you got free books on iPhone, iPod, or iPod touch beforehand. And there's no official iBook reader for Windows PC since it comes with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright, preventing books from being viewed on any devices other than an iOS device.

Still, you have 3 options to read DRM free iBooks on PC:

• Convert iBooks to other formats of files.
• Get Adobe Digital Editions on PC.
• Pick EPUBReader for Firefox.

But before that, you have to transfer this kind of iBooks stored on your iDevice to your PC. Now, let's explain how to do it in 3 quick ways.

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Part 2: How to Read iBooks on PC with iOS Data Transfer Program

Stored some iBooks from the iTunes Store, some websites, or other devices and now want to transfer them from your iOS device to your PC? Well, if so, you can use MobiKin Assistant for iOS (Win and Mac) to do this losslessly and smoothly before viewing iBooks on PC.

This is a powerful data transfer and management software for iOS, offering high-quality services for your iPhone, iPod, and iPad. It can accurately classify the content of your device and present the detailed info of the items on the computer screen. These will be convenient for you to preview, select and perform desired operations.

Core features of MobiKin Assistant for iOS:

• Transfer various iBooks from iOS devices to PC/Mac for reading and vice versa.
• It also supports processing other data, such as contacts, SMS, photos, music, videos, notes, Safari Bookmarks, voice memos, podcasts, ringtones, etc.
• Back up data between iPhone, iPad, or iPod and iTunes.
• Restore iPhone from backup files.
• Take control of your iOS content on a computer with ease.
• Work for various iOS devices, such as iPhone 12, iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max, iPhone X/XR/XS/XS Max, iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 6/6S/6 Plus, and a full range of iPods/iPads, etc.
• It never tracks any privacy from its users.

How to get iBooks for Windows/macOS via MobiKin Assistant for iOS?

Step 1. Connect iPhone/iPad/iPod to computer

Download the software on a computer and run it after the installation. Use a USB cable to link your iPhone/iPad/iPod to the computer. Then the program will recognize your iDevice soon.

Step 2. Select iBook files to transfer

Choose 'Book' from the left sidebar, and the tool will load all the specific iBooks on the right. Now, you can view and mark any wanted items.

Step 3. Transfer iBooks to PC

After the selection, tap on 'Export' from the top screen to save all the chosen books to any folder of your PC/Mac. Finally, you can open the iBooks with the tool like Adobe Digital Editions.

As we can see from the screenshot above, this utility also empowers you to import eBooks from computer to iDevice, and even delete iOS iBooks on your computer directly. Currently, it allows you to import ePub and PDF files to your iDevice.

Part 3: How to Get iBooks on PC via iTunes

iTunes is a common synchronization tool for many Apple users, though some may dismiss it as a nuisance. If your iBooks are obtained from the iTunes Store, it's a viable method to put them on your Windows PC.

How to read iTunes books on PC via iTunes?

• Connect your iOS device to a computer with a USB cable.
• iTunes should open automatically. If not, just launch it manually.
• The tool will identify your device. (iTunes doesn't recognized my iPhone/iPad/iPod? Tap here)
• On the iTunes interface, go to Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer.
• Enter your Apple ID and passcode.
• Go to 'File' from the top left of the iTunes screen.
• Head to Devices > Transfer Purchases from [your device name].
• After a while, you can read them in the way described above.

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Part 4: How to Download iBooks for PC without Connecting iPhone

Also, for those who want to transfer the iBooks purchased from iTunes Store to a PC, it is more flexible to download them from the Store without linking your iOS device to the computer.

How to access iBooks on PC from iTunes Store directly?

• Installed and open the latest version of iTunes on your PC.
• Log in with an iTunes account you used to purchase the iBooks.
• Navigate to 'Account' > choose 'Purchases' to open a purchased list.
• Click the 'Books' option and select the books you want to download.

Extra Tip: How to Get Rid of the DRM CopyRight for DRM Protected iBooks

As we stated earlier, only DRM free iBooks can be read on a PC by downloading an eBook reader or converting the format. So, how do you know if the iBooks are DRM protected files after putting them on PC?

To do this, simply right-click on the book on iTunes > choose 'Get Info' > go to the 'File' tab. If it displays the file kind as 'Protected book', it is embedded with DRM protection.

Now, opening iBooks on PC is possible as long as you remove DRM on the files. After getting iBooks on your PC from an iOS device with any of the methods above, you can try Requiem (free, working with iTunes 9 or earlier) or TunesKit iBook Copy (with a free trial) to get over iBooks with DRM.

Final Part

In short, to read iBooks on your PC:

You can first transfer the books to your computer using MobiKin Assistant for iOS or iTunes. Here, it is suggested to pick the former, for it can be compatible with more types of iBooks and bring you more than excellent UE, which you cannot get from iTunes.

Afterward, you can try the methods mentioned in the first part to see if you can open them for reading. If not, they are most likely to be protected by DRM. After confirmation of the situation, you can try the tool in the previous part to get rid of their copyrights, though not recommended.

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Many people are used to having a good reading time with the iBook app on iPad. Sometimes, we need to devour the eBooks on a higher definition and larger screen. Or we intend to print them for future use. Then the first step is to do iBooks transfer to PC/Mac. But how to transfer iBooks from iPad to computer safely and efficiently is a mild confusion for some of us.

OK, with this in mind, we have tried a variety of solutions. Here are the 5 most effective approaches for you. And we hope you find them rewarding.

Part 1: How to Transfer iBooks from iPhone/iPad to Computer with iTunes

Can I get my iBooks on my computer with iTunes? This is a problem faced by many newcomers. OK, the answer is certainly yes. However, iTunes can only sync books that are purchased from the iBook Store. Again, after moving them to the computer, you should read the items via an eBook reader.

How to transfer iBooks from iPad Pro/Air/mini to computer via iTunes?

• Install the latest version of iTunes on computer after the download. Then attach your iPad to computer via an original USB cord.
• Open the tool on computer, and then it should be able to identify your Pad automatically.
• After the recognition, you should go to Account > Authorization > Authorize This Computer. Then enter your Apple ID and password to log in iTunes account.
• Click on Files from the menu, select Devices and choose Transfer Purchases from 'your device's name'. This will let iTunes sync iBooks from iPad to this computer.

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Some veterans are not too keen on this way, due to the limitations of iTunes. Wonder how to transfer books from iPad to computer without iTunes? Just check the rest of this post.

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Part 2: How to Download iBooks to PC from iPhone/iPad with iExplorer

iExplorer is mainly utilized to manage stuff on iPad, iPhone, and iPod, including data like media, applications, bookmarks, as well as messages, address books, notes, calendars, voice mail or call history. It also helps to edit folders/files, view photos, videos, contacts, and transfer them to computer from your device.

Here's a post, helping you learn more about iExplorer and its Alternatives.

How do I transfer books from iPad to computer using iExplorer?

• Download iExplorer and install it on computer. Next, launch it and link your iPad to this computer via a USB cord. The program will then detect your iPad automatically.
• Click on your device and choose Books from the left menu. You will then see all the books stored on your iPad.
• Specify a folder on computer to save these iBooks. Subsequently, drag and drop the items you want to move to the location from your iPad.

'How do I transfer PDFs from iBooks to my computer?' This is a hot topic in the Apple Forum. Well, it's not that tough. In short, you can transfer iBooks to PC/Mac. Then install iTools for Windows/Mac on computer, and export the PDF files stored in iBooks to this computer.

Part 3: How to Backup iBooks to Computer with AirDrop

Most Apple owners may be familiar with AirDrop. Alright, it is a unique feature of iOS, iPadOS and MacOS systems, which can help users transfer files from device to device running these OSes. Before the use, please make sure that both Bluetooth and WiFi are enabled. Plus, the two devices don't have to be in the same network.

How to transfer books from iPad to computer via AirDrop?

• Set up your AirDrop on iPad to make it be discovered by your Mac computer.
• On your iPad, open Control Center to touch and hold the network settings. Choose Contacts Only or Everyone after you see AirDrop on the incoming list.
• Navigate to Finder on Mac and click on AirDrop. You'll see 'Allow me to be discovered by' from the pull-down list. And just choose Contacts only or Everyone.
• Run iBooks app on iPad and go to All Books. From here, you should open the desired file to copy and then press Share.
• Tap the name of your computer from the list of AirDrop connection, and hit Accept when you get the notification on Mac.

Tips: Want to know how to transfer from iPhone to iPhone via AirDrop? Just check it if you need.

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Part 4: How Do I Transfer Books from iPad to Computer Using Email

The task can also be done using the sharing feature in iBook. You can take assistance of this function to send iBooks to another email account. After that, you should log in to the receiving account on computer to view and download the books.

How to transfer books from iPad to computer via Email?

• 1. Launch iBooks on iPad and choose the books you would like to move.
• 2. Open the catalog page of the eBooks, and tap the share icon on this page.
• 3. Choose Mail from the multiple options. Next, input your email info in the address bar, and then hit Send button.
• 4. On your computer, sign in with the email account you've just set to receive the books. Then open the mail to get its content. Finally, you're allowed to save them to computer.

Part 5: How to Transfer iBooks from iPhone/iPad to Computer with Assistant for iOS

Unlike iTunes that only assists in moving purchased iBooks, MobiKin Assistant for iOS (Win and Mac) empowers you to transfer various eBooks to computer from any iDevices in few clicks. It also lets you back up and restore data between iOS device and iTunes without any trouble. What's more important, with it, you can even back up data on iOS devices repeatedly, and the backup history won't be overwritten.

Some other features of MobiKin Assistant for iOS:

• Transfer 14+ types of data from iPad/iPhone/iPod to computer, such as eBook, Video, Photo, Song, Contacts, Text Messages, Safari Bookmarks, Voice Memo, Podcast, Playlist, etc.
• Transfer files from computer to iPad/iPhone, covering iBooks, bookmarks, contacts, calendars.
• Manage various iPad/iPhone/iPod with ease and save iOS files on computer as original quality and formats.
• Run smoothly on almost all iDevices, containing iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad mini, the new iPad, iPad 2, overall iPhones and iPods, etc.
• Its first duty is to protect the privacy of its users.

Transfer books from iPhone/iPad to PC with MobiKin Assistant for iOS:

Step 1. Install and launch Assistant for iOS on PC after the download. Connect iPad to computer through a USB cable. Then press Trust on iPad as prompted hit Continue to have your device connected. (What to do if my iDevice fails to connect? Click here.)

Note: You can also download the Mac version on your Mac, and refers to the steps below to get the task done well.

Step 2. After the connection, data types on your iPad will be displayed on the menu of the interface. Just click Books from the left and preview all iBooks listed on the right.

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Step 3. Mark the eBooks you'd like to transfer and click on Export from the top menu to save them on computer from your iPad. That's it!

Closing Remarks

In today's article, we introduced 5 workable techniques to complete iBooks transfer from iPad to computer. Generally, they can work just fine.

Concerning the efficiency and difficulty of the task, MobiKin Assistant for iOS is, undoubtedly, the preferred means. You only need to link iPad to computer with an applicable USB cable in advance and even do not have to turn on the WiFi. It'll then assist you to transfer all your iBooks over. Plus, after the migration, you can download a reader from PC/Mac to open and read the eBooks breezily.

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