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12 Feb, 2021 By | admin

Kobo app for Mac & Windows desktop

Kobo desktop download

Do you want to read and listen to the e-books & audiobooks on your Kobo? but facing a problem in downloading the Kobo app on mac or windows desktop,  Don’t worry we are here with a complete guide & tell you about how to download kobo app for mac, desktop and windows versions 7 & 10.

There is no need to search for different articles to find out your solution, this blog covers all the issue and their solution. Read the article given below.

How to Download Kobo app for desktop?

To read and listen to your favorite e-books on your desktop, follow the instructions specified below.

Firstly, You will need to sign up for the new kobo account, If you are not a member of Kobo till now.

Create a free Kobo account

  • In beginning, Click on the “Create a Kobo account” option.
  • After that, click on the “Create a Free Account” option available on the right side top.
  • To “SIGN IN” chose one of the following ways:
    1. Enter your Email address and password manually, to create your Kobo account.
    2. You can also click on the “Continue with Google” or “Continue with Facebook” option to proceed further.
  • Chose your “language preference”.
  • Verify your account from your email ID.
  • Once you are done, Then, you will be able to enjoy unlimited E-Books and Audiobooks on your kobo device.

If you already possess an account that is existingly registered with kobo & want to set up the kobo app on your Desktop. Then, you need to ensure that your desktop computer is connected to the wifi Internet.

  • Firstly, you have to simply visit kobo.com/apps and click on the “Desktop” icon.
  • Subsequently, press the red “Download Now” button on the screen.
  • This will automatically download the kobo app to your desktop.
  • In the end, you can double-click on the downloaded .exe file to install it and launch it on your desktop computer.

Also Read: Kobo Tech Support

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What is Kobo App?

The Kobo Books app helps you in reading, listening to the e-books and audiobooks from the Kobo server. You can download it on your smartphone, tablet, desktop (mac or windows). Kobo app allows you to order all your favorite e-books and audiobooks together in one place. It offers you more than 6 million books so that you could read your favorite books anytime & anywhere on your kobo e-reader device. To download the Kobo App, follow the procedure mentioned below.

How to Download Kobo App?

If you want to download & install a free Kobo app phone, tablet or desktop. Then, first, make sure whether your smartphone is compatible with the kobo app.

Compatibility of Kobo Books App:

  • If your mobile phone or tablet is android, Then, your kobo requires Android Version 6 and above.
  • If your mobile phone or tablet is (iOS-based), Then, your Kobo requires iOS version 12 and above.

Download kobo app for Android Phone

  • Launch & visit the google play store on your android phone.
  • Search for the kobo app in its search bar.
  • Now, You will see the “Rakuten kobo books” app.
  • Snap-on the “Install” button next to it.
  • Now. kobo app download will start on your android phone.

Download kobo app for iPhone

  • Visit your iPhone’s app store.
  • Search for the “Kobo books” app there.
  • Click on the install button once your iPhone displays your “Rakuten kobo books” app logo.

Also Read: How to reset kobo

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How to Download Kobo app for Mac

It’s always a great experience to read your favorite e-books on the mac, check out your Mac’s compatibility with the kobo app and install it

Compatibility of Kobo App for mac:

Kobo app is compatible with the Mac computers having OSX 10.9 or higher.

  • From your Mac computer, Go to kobo.com/apps.
  • There, after scrolling down, you will see the “download kobo reading app” icons.
  • Now, you have to click on the “Desktop” icon to “download kobo app for Mac”.
  • Clicking on it will redirect you to the next page.
  • Now, simply click on the red “Download Now” button at the bottom of the page to download the kobo app for mac.
  • Click on this .exe file to install it on your mac.
  • Once it’s installed on your mac, sign-in with your kobo account to explore the whole new world of e-books and audiobooks on your mac computer or laptop.

Also Read: kobo unable to find wifi network

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How to Download Kobo App for Windows 7 & 10?

If you are a Windows desktop or laptop user. Then, you will need to check the compatibility of your device with the kobo desktop download app.

You require either Windows Vista or a later version of it on your windows computer. Because, As of now, there is no different application for windows 7 & windows 10 computers.

To download the Kobo app for windows 7 or 10 computers you need to follow the below-mentioned procedure.

  • Go to the Microsoft store from your windows computer.
  • Search for the “Kobo books” app there in its search bar.
  • Now, Click on the blue “Get” button you see next to it.
  • After a second, a file with a .exe extension will be downloaded to your Windows Desktop in its “downloads” folder.
  • Double-Click on that kobosetup.exe file to execute and run it.
  • Provide permission to make changes on your device.
  • Now, sign-in with your kobo account to enjoy your loved books on your Windows 7 or 10 computer.

Also Read: How to connect kobo to wifi

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