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.azw3 File Extension

File Type Amazon KF8 eBook File

Developer Amazon
Category e-books
File Format Binary

AZW3 file type

KF8 (Kindle Format 8) creates AZW3 files that are known as eBook files. This file format is the predecessor of the .AZW format. AZW3 supports both  HTML5 and CSS3 which are considered newer features. The other capability is compatibility with other formattings.  DRM protection comes with AZW3 files, and you download Amazon ebooks in this format.

More Information

We can use KindleGen to create KF8 eBooks. Amazon developed it, and it is a free command-line tool. Kindle previewer is a Kindle software simulator. You can use it to preview AZW3 files. 

NOTE: The .MOBI extension belongs to KF8 eBooks. When you download eBooks from the Amazon store, your file will be either AZW3 or MOBI format. The format will depend on the device you have.

Programs that open AZW3 files

Windows
Amazon Kindle for PC
Calibre
Linux
Calibre
Macintosh
Amazon Kindle for Mac
Kindle Previewer
Calibre
PatiSoftware theLibrarian
iOS
Amazon Kindle

About AZW3 Files

Our goal is to explain what .azw3 file is used for for and how to open it.

File Amazon KF8 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.