.azw
File Type |
Amazon Kindle eBook File |
File Format |
Proprietary (Amazon) |
Usage |
Referenced by an application; not meant to be opened manually; may run a program or script when opened |
Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Popular |
Description |
Digital eBook formatted for the Amazon Kindle, a wireless reading device; contains formatted book text and chapter markers; similar to a Mobipocket .PRC file; can be transferred from a PC to the Kindle via a standard USB connection; can also be read using the Kindle desktop software.
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."
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Open With |
Windows |
Amazon Kindle for PC
Cool Reader
Sumatra PDF
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macOS |
Amazon Kindle for Mac
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Unix |
Cool Reader
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Updated |
November 3, 2013 |
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