File extension AZW
| File type | Amazon Kindle EBook Format |
| Developer | Amazon |
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What is a AZW file?
AZW files are mainly used by the Amazon Kindle e-book reader and supported by applications for mobile devices called Kindle. E-books are stored in AZW files. Their structure is typical for this type of files and may have markers of chapters, subchapters, table of contents, search system, etc. AZW files can be downloaded, for example, from Amazon Marketplace or loaded to the device via a USB cable from a computer.
A large part of AZW files is protected with the DRM system. This allows publishers to protect their publications from unauthorized access to their content.
Program(s) that can open the .AZW file
Mac OS
Linux
Android
iOS
Windows Phone
How to open AZW files
If you cannot open the AZW file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports AZW among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the AZW file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the AZW format files
The inability to open and operate the AZW file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Amazon Kindle EBook Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a AZW file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the AZW file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the AZW from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the AZW format
- The AZW file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the AZW file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a AZW file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the AZW file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the AZW file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the AZW file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 11/09/2021
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.AZW) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected AZW file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the AZW file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. AZW) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.