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Adobe Digital Editions for Mac

Adobe Digital Editions for Mac

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  • Latest Version

    Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.12 LATEST

  • Review by

    Juan Garcia

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X 10.7 or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Adobe Inc. / External Link

  • Filename

    ADE_4.5_Installer.dmg

Most major publishers use Adobe Digital Editions for Mac (ADE) to proof-read their books. Download this free eReader to experience your books in the most optimum format across PC, Mac, tablets, or mobile devices.

Use it to download and purchase digital content, which can be read both online and offline. Experience a new ease-of-use as the books you purchase appear automatically across all the devices you have ADE on. Adobe Digital Editions for macOS is Amazing!

Features and Highlights

Download and Transfer of books between devices
Now the books you purchase or download on one device will appear automatically across all the devices you have ADE on.

Searching eBooks
Search for keywords across all chapters in your eBook through intuitive full-text search functionality. Navigate to different pages by clicking the entries in the search result panel.

Go Multi-lingual
Your eBooks can be accessed in multiple languages including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional versions, among others.

Borrowing eBooks
Borrow eBooks from many public libraries for use with Digital Editions. Downloading digital publications from libraries is very similar to buying eBooks online except for the payment process.

Printing
Print your eBooks with Adobe Digital Editions. The application maintains fidelity with what you see on screen. Publishers may also opt for restricted printing.

A richer reading experience with EPUB 3 support
ADE is ranked among the best EPUB3 readers by EPUBTest.org. The support for EPUB 3 standard allows you a richer reading experience, including: rendering of audio and video content; support for the right to left reading; dynamic image resizing without loss in clarity, interactive quizzes, better rendering of math formulas, and huge improvements in support for assistive technologies.

Bookmarking, Highlights & Notes
Bookmark, highlight, or note important and favorite portions of text from your eBook.

File Organization of All eBooks
Organize your digital publications and manage devices with Adobe DigitalEditions with options to create custom bookshelves sorted by title, author, and publisher.

Multiple File formats
Access your eBook across multiple file-formats including EPUB, EPUB3, and PDF. Modify text and document size in different formats.

FAQ

Is Adobe Digital Editions for Mac FREE?
Yes, this macOS program is available for FREE download and use.

Can I read eBooks offline with Adobe Digital Editions?
Yes, you can read downloaded eBooks offline, which is especially useful for travelers or those without a consistent internet connection.

Does Adobe Digital Editions support Kindle eBooks?
No, this software does not support the Kindle format (MOBI). It primarily works with EPUB, PDF, and ACSM formats.

Can I print pages or sections of eBooks with Adobe Digital Editions?
The program restricts printing for DRM-protected content but allows printing for non-protected PDFs.

How can I transfer eBooks to my eReader device using Adobe Digital Editions?
Connect your eReader to your computer, and it will detect it. You can then drag and drop eBooks onto your eReader's icon in the software.

PROS
  • Versatile eBook format support.
  • User-friendly interface.
  • Library organization and customization.
  • DRM support for protected content.
  • Cross-device synchronization.
  • Accessibility features.
  • Borrowing eBooks from public libraries.
CONS
  • Limited to DRM-protected content for some features.
  • Not compatible with Kindle eBooks.
  • Occasional stability issues reported.
Also Available: Download Adobe Digital Editions for Windows

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What's new in this version:

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.12
Fixed:
- Text copy permissions do not work as expected in epub3 files in Windows and macOS
- Copying of images by dragging and dropping in epub3 files
- Bug fixes for security vulnerabilitie


Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11
- Change log not available for this version


Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.10
- Change log not available for this version


Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.9
Fixed:
- The issue "Connection Error Detected: Digital Editions could not connect to the fulfillment server"
- Has ePub3 rendering improvements
- Bug fixes for Security vulnerabilities