How to Install Calibre on macOS

Calibre is a free and open-source e-book management software that allows you to organize, edit, and read your e-books in various formats. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to download and install Calibre on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that your macOS is up-to-date and that you have administrative privileges on your user account.

Installation Steps

1. Open your web browser and go to the Calibre website.
2. Click on the "Download Calibre" button.
3. The website will detect your operating system automatically. Click on the "Download for macOS" button.

4. Once the download is complete, a DMG file will be available in your Downloads folder. Open the DMG file.
5. Drag and drop the Calibre icon into the Applications folder shortcut.

6. Once the copying process is complete, double-click on the Calibre icon in the Applications folder to launch the app.
7. Optionally, you may be prompted to import existing e-books into Calibre or set up a library for new e-books. Follow the prompts to proceed.

Final thoughts

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to download and install Calibre on macOS. Calibre is an excellent tool for managing, converting, and reading e-books in various formats. With Calibre, you can keep your e-book library organized and accessible.

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