Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Digital Editions is a free eBook reader and management application from Adobe used to read EPUB and PDF files, particularly those protected with Adobe's DRM (Digital Rights Management). The app is widely used by readers who borrow eBooks from public libraries, which often use Adobe DRM to manage lending. It supports features including highlight and notes, customizable font sizes, night mode, search functionality, and the ability to organize personal book libraries. The app is available across Mac, Windows, iPad and iOS platforms.
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1 suggestionAdobe Digital Editions does not have a native Apple Silicon build — the latest version (4.5.12) is Intel-only and relies on Rosetta 2 to run on M-series Macs. While it functions under Rosetta today, Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), and Adobe Digital Editions will stop launching entirely on that release unless Adobe ships a native build before then. As of now, Adobe has not announced plans for a native Apple Silicon version. If you rely on Adobe Digital Editions primarily to read library ebooks with DRM protection, contact Adobe to express demand for a native build. In the meantime, Bluefire Reader is a free alternative that reads EPUB and PDF files, supports Adobe DRM, and runs natively on Apple Silicon — it can be a useful interim solution if you need a functioning app after macOS 28 ships. Given that we are just over two years away from the Rosetta sunset, you may want to start exploring alternatives now.
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