.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
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