Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct’s self-published e-books
Source: TechCrunch
Amazon Expands DRM‑Free Options for KDP Authors
Amazon says it will allow authors to offer their DRM‑free e‑books in the EPUB and PDF formats through its self‑publishing platform, Kindle Direct Publishing. Starting on January 20, 2026, authors who set their titles as DRM‑free will see their books made available in these more open formats.