File Extension Database

Open AZW File

AZW extension files are files for e-books and are generally used when downloading these types of files from the internet.

They are mainly found on Amazon's Kindle e-book reader devices or when Kindle books are transferred to your computer.

Basically, these files are a kind of interface between the Kindle device and the computer, and can store bookmarks, annotations, position of the last reading, page numbers, among others.

The free program Calibre for Windows, allows you to open AZW files and can also be opened with Mac and Linux, as well as with the free program Kindle Previewer from Amazon since it offers free Kindle reading applications for Windows and Mac PCs, as well as the most popular tablets and smartphones.

In such a way that to open and operate on an AZW file, it is necessary to have one of the following programs

Typical AZW application file locations:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Amazon\Kindle For PC\KindleForPC.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open AZW files:

Amazon

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Amazon.KindleForPC.content

How Can I Open AZW File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AZW file is to find a AZW file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AZW file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AZW file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AZW file opener then try to search online for "AZW viewer", "application to open AZW file" or "open AZW file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AZW file

How Can I Open AZW File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AZW file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AZW file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AZW file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AZW file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AZW file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AZW file then try to search for "AZW viewer", "application to open AZW file" or "read AZW file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AZW file

How Can I Open AZW File on Android

If you downloaded a AZW file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AZW file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AZW".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AZW viewer", "AZW file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AZW File on iPhone or iPad

To open AZW File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AZW file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AZW". This way you can find apps which can open AZW files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AZW viewer" or "AZW file" online in your favorite search engine.