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Details of extension .azw

1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) in our database

Below, you can find answers to the following questions:

  • What is the .azw file?
  • Which program can create the .azw file?
  • Where can you find a description of the .azw format?
  • What can convert .azw files to a different format?
  • Which MIME-type is associated with the .azw extension?
.azw
Amazon Kindle eBook .azw file icon

Amazon Kindle eBook

The AZW file is an Amazon Kindle eBook. With the launch of the Kindle eBook reader, Amazon.com created the AZW format. It is based on the Mobipocket standard, with a slightly different serial number scheme.
 
Category: Ebook files
Application: Amazon Kindle (E-book reader device)
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
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Other types of files may also use the .azw file extension. If you have helpful information about .azw extension, write to us!

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

We found the following similar extensions in our database:

.az Ski Stunt Simulator Animation
.aza ProSystem fx Engagement Admin Package
.zw Chinese Text File
.aze Amaze Encrypted Data
.axw Analyzer StateForms Data
.azd Amazon Software Downloader Data

The .azw filename extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

aw (1), aaw (1), zw (1), aze (1), aza (1), axw (1), asw (1), azs (1), azd (1), az (1)

Can't open a .azw file?

If you want to open a .azw file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. If the .azw association isn't set correctly, you may receive the following error message:

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.azw

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android

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