You can now enjoy your Kobo eBooks directly in your web browser using Kobo Web Reader - no download required. However, if you have an older Kobo eReader and you need the Kobo Desktop App for setup or updates, you can still download it below:
Notes:
- The Kobo Desktop app is not compatible with Google Chromebooks, Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, or Kobo Clara BW.
- Kobo Desktop is no longer available for users in Europe, readers can read directly in your browser using Kobo Web Reader - no download required.
Use Kobo Web Reader for Online Reading
Kobo Web Reader lets you access your eBooks on your computer instantly:
- Go to http://kobo.com/web-reader
- Sign in with your Kobo account
- Select My Books to view your eBook Library
- Click a book cover to start reading.
Use Kobo Desktop app for eReaders
If you need the Kobo Desktop App for updating a Kobo eReader, or transferring books using an USB cable as well as setup or updates.
Below are the steps for the supported operating systems:
Install Kobo Desktop on Windows
Kobo Desktop is compatible with Windows Vista or later.
- Install Kobo Desktop : Download Kobo Desktop
- Save the file somewhere you will remember (for example, to your Windows Desktop.)
- Once the download is complete, find the downloaded file.
- Double-click the saved file.
- Follow the onscreen setup instructions.
Install Kobo Desktop on a Mac
Kobo Desktop is compatible with OSX 10.9 (Mavericks) or later
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Install Kobo Desktop: Download Kobo Desktop
- Double-click the
kobosetup.dmg file that you downloaded.
- Drag the Kobo Desktop icon into the Applications folder.
- Double-click the
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Open the Kobo Books app:
- Go to the Applications folder and double-click the
Kobo icon to open the app.
- Go to the Applications folder and double-click the
Learn more
- About Kobo Web Reader
- About the Kobo Desktop app
- Set up your Kobo eReader for the first time with your computer