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.azw File Extension

File Type Amazon Kindle eBook File

Developer Amazon
Category e-books
File Format Binary

AZW file type

An AZW file is a digital eBook formatted for the Amazon Kindle, a wireless reading device. It contains formatted book text and chapter markers and is similar to a Mobipocket .PRC file. AZW files can be transferred from a PC to the Kindle via a standard USB connection and can also be read using the Kindle desktop software.

More Information

Most AZW files contain DRM protection that only allows them to be viewed on the Amazon Kindle or with Amazon Kindle reading software. However, it may be possible to view unprotected Kindle eBooks on a PC with Mobipocket Reader by changing the file extension from ".azw" to ".prc."

Programs that open AZW files

Windows
Nuance OmniPage
Amazon Kindle for PC
Calibre
Cool Reader
Linux
Calibre
Cool Reader
Android
Cool Reader
Macintosh
Amazon Kindle for Mac
Calibre
Cool Reader
iOS
Amazon Kindle

About AZW Files

Our goal is to explain what .azw file is used for for and how to open it.

File Amazon Kindle eBook File usage cases for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS software listed on this page have been individually researched and verified using the FilesWiki team. We strive for 100% accuracy and only publish information about file formats that we have tested and verified.