How do I open a .AZW file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .AZW files using Amazon Kindle App, Kindle eReader Hardware, Calibre (with DRM plugin). If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .AZW to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .AZW file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. AZW books are tied to user Amazon accounts

Can I convert a .AZW file to other formats?

Yes! .AZW can be converted to formats such as .PDF, .EPUB directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .AZW file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .AZW file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .AZW files?

You can open .AZW files using Amazon Kindle App, Kindle eReader Hardware, Calibre (with DRM plugin).

Documents • MIME: application/vnd.amazon.mobi8-webook

.AZW – AZW File Format

Q: What is a .AZW file?

A .AZW file is a AZW File Format associated with Documents. AZW is a proprietary electronic book format created by Amazon for Kindle devices, based on Mobipocket with custom DRM encryption wrappers.

AZW is a proprietary electronic book format created by Amazon for Kindle devices, based on Mobipocket with custom DRM encryption wrappers.

Primary Category Documents

MIME Type application/vnd.amazon.mobi8-webook

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .AZW

Amazon Kindle App

windows, mac, linux • Free

Kindle eReader Hardware

windows, mac, linux • Free

Calibre (with DRM plugin)

windows, mac, linux • Free