Amazon is making some big changes to its Kindle books, and you only have a few days to prepare. Here's everything you need to know before it's too late.

Amazon has added DRM encryption to all of its Kindle book files, making it even harder to convert its files so you can only read your Kindle purchases on a Kindle. So if you want

Amazon is eliminating users' ability to download Kindle books without WiFi, meaning you’ll want to move your library as soon as possible.

Starting Feb. 26, 2025 (via ZDNet) you will no longer be able to download copies of your Kindle books and use those files as a backup. After that date, you will only be able to download books via Wi-Fi or through the Amazon platforms.