File Extension AZW

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AZW File Summary

Most AZW files can be viewed with three known software applications, typically Calibre developed by Open Source. and associated with the Amazon Kindle eBook File format as it's primary file type. Generally, these files are considered eBook Files.

The AZW File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main AZW file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you are having problems opening AZW files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popular
473
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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Known AZW Files


Main AZW Affiliation

.AZW
File Format:.azw
Type:Amazon Kindle eBook File

A digital eBook format for Amazon Kindle. It has chapter markers and formatted book text. The files are transferable from a computer to a Kindle via USB connection. Kindle desktop software can also read the files.

Developer: Amazon
Kind:eBook Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.azw

Software Programs That Open The Amazon Kindle eBook File:


Calibre by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Amazon Kindle by Amazon

Windows
Mac
Android

Cool Reader by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

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AZW File Popularity


Leading Device Types

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


AZW File Complications


Issues Opening AZW Files

Calibre is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your AZW file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open AZW Files". Customarily, this means that Calibre is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your AZW file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your AZW, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Obsolete Version of Calibre

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Calibre installed that's incompatible with your Amazon Kindle eBook File type. You will need to download a newer version of Calibre if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Amazon Kindle eBook File file was created by a newer Calibre than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your AZW file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Regardless, most of the AZW file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Calibre installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening AZWs

You can still experience errors opening AZW files even with the latest version of Calibre installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading AZW files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

  • AZW file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Corruption of the AZW file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of Calibre or other AZW-related program
  • File corruption affecting your AZW file
  • The AZW is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to AZWs has device driver corruption
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Amazon Kindle eBook File file

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