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Encrypted EPUB package detected

Package Structure · A-ENCRYPTION

Definition

META-INF/encryption.xml is present. Apple Books ingestion expects an unencrypted EPUB for validation.

Why

Impact

Platform impact varies — see matrix below.

Platforms

Engine applicability · apple

PlatformResult
KDPUnknown
Apple BooksMay reject
Google PlayUnknown
KoboUnknown

References

Last updated · 2026-08-04

Why we believe

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