Starting May 19, 2026, EBSCO eBooks are transitioning from Adobe DRM using Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to Readium LCP DRM using Thorium Reader for offline reading.
Thorium Reader supports a more accessible download experience and compatibility with leading reading applications.
Key Points:
- This change applies only to entire downloaded ebooks. Reading online and downloaded chapters will stay the same.
- Users will be prompted to download the Thorium Reader software the first time they download an EBSCO ebook on or after May 19, 2026 using a passcode.
- Thorium Reader is currently available for Windows and Mac devices only. It is under development for Android and IOS versions which are expected in 2027. For devices using either Android or IOS, EBSCO recommends downloading chapters to read. This differs from Adobe Digital Editions which was available on Android and IOS.
For your reference, here are links to the EBSCO eBooks FAQ and three-minute Demonstration of the LCP & Thorium Workflow for EBSCO eBooks video, and other resources EBSCO has provided (below):
LCP DRM Migration Information
To support your transition, EBSCO compiled key resources to help you prepare: