Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Digital Editions is a free e-book reader application developed by Adobe for reading and managing digital publications protected by Adobe's DRM system. It's primarily used by library patrons to borrow and read e-books from public libraries, students accessing academic digital textbooks, and anyone who purchases DRM-protected e-books from retailers that use Adobe's content protection. The app supports EPUB and PDF formats and includes features for organizing your digital library, taking notes, and syncing reading progress across devices. Many public library systems rely on Adobe Digital Editions for their digital lending programs, making it an essential tool for library users who want to read borrowed e-books on their computers.
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1 suggestionBased on the available information, Adobe Digital Editions appears to still be maintained (with version 4.5.12 being relatively recent), but there's no clear indication that Adobe has released a native Apple Silicon version. Adobe has been actively updating their major Creative Suite applications for Apple Silicon, but Digital Editions seems to be a lower priority given its more specialized use case. For now, the app should continue working under Rosetta 2 translation. However, if you're looking for alternatives, consider using your library's web-based reading platform if available, or check if your library supports other e-reader apps like OverDrive/Libby for borrowed content. For purchased e-books, you might explore removing DRM (where legally permitted) to use with native e-reader apps like Books or Kindle.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
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