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Dimitris Sarigalas
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May 19, 2022
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ebook and file lock epub

  • May 19, 2022
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Hello, my question is about ebook and epub files. I would like to know if there is and how to lock a file so that it can be read by a certain number of readers.

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Correct answer James Gifford—NitroPress

You're talking about DRM — digital rights management — which is a feature of some EPUB creation tools and distribution platforms. There is nothing in the Adobe spectrum, including InDesign, that creates or manages document rights in this manner. DRM is a "post creation" feature implemented at the publication or distribution stage.

 

Search for "EPUB DRM" to get a start on the topic and resources.

 

What you will find, though, among the references and services that apply and manage DRM, is an endless list of resources and sevices that remove — unlock — DRM.

 

E-book security is about 90% 'honor system' and there's not much honor out there, as much of the community feels it's their right to convert and redistribute books. About the only strong system is Amazon's Kindle, with all the downsides it brings.

 

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BobLevine
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BobLevineCommunity Expert
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May 19, 2022

There is no way of doing that from InDesign.

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    Dimitris SarigalasAuthor
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    May 19, 2022

    thank you very much, do you know how it is done?

    James Gifford—NitroPress
    James Gifford—NitroPressCorrect answer
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    May 19, 2022

    You're talking about DRM — digital rights management — which is a feature of some EPUB creation tools and distribution platforms. There is nothing in the Adobe spectrum, including InDesign, that creates or manages document rights in this manner. DRM is a "post creation" feature implemented at the publication or distribution stage.

     

    Search for "EPUB DRM" to get a start on the topic and resources.

     

    What you will find, though, among the references and services that apply and manage DRM, is an endless list of resources and sevices that remove — unlock — DRM.

     

    E-book security is about 90% 'honor system' and there's not much honor out there, as much of the community feels it's their right to convert and redistribute books. About the only strong system is Amazon's Kindle, with all the downsides it brings.

     

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