On Wednesday, Amazon will permanently remove a key Kindle feature: the ability to download and transfer copies of books to your computer. Amazon spokesperson Jackie Burke confirmed the removal of this feature in a statement to CNET.

Amazon is poised to remove a feature that allowed purchasers of Kindle titles to download their books to their PCs. Most Kindle users download their books directly to their devices via wifi. A lesser-known option is "Download & Transfer via USB,

If you're an avid e-book reader or someone who has an extensive library of Kindle content, now is the time to back up your books: Amazon is killing the option to save e-books to your computer.

Amazon confirmed the removal of the book download feature in a statement to The Verge. “Customers can continue reading books previously downloaded on their Kindle device, and access new content through the Kindle app, Kindle for web, as well as directly through Kindle devices with WiFi capability,” said Amazon spokesperson Jackie Burke.

Amazon will remove the 'Download & Transfer via USB' option from its website. Here's how to save your collection.

The clock is ticking for Kindle users. After February 2025, a long-standing feature disappears. Will this change how you buy and store digital books? Read on to find out.

If you regularly download Amazon Kindle books to your computer and transfer them via USB, you'll need to act fast. This feature will be discontinued on February 26. After this date, Amazon will remove the ability to transfer books using a USB connection.