Convert AZW to AZW3
| File Extension | AZW |
| Full Name | Amazon Kindle EBook Format |
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.
| File Extension | AZW3 |
| Full Name | Amazon Kindle EBook Format |
The extension .azw3 refers to files of the type, Amazon KF8 eBook files. This file type refers to ebooks created in the Amazon Kindle ebook format. It is also known as the KF8 format. The file structure of azw3 file is an enhanced version of the standard azw file format used by Amazon earlier.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "AZW") to another (referred to as "AZW3"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, AZW file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format AZW to format AZW3 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform AZW to AZW3 file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format AZW and transforming it into format AZW3. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of AZW to AZW3 converters.
Conversion from AZW to AZW3
How to convert the AZW file to AZW3?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of AZW to AZW3. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the AZW file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file AZW, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the AZW file to the application
- Select the output format of the AZW3 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file AZW3 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted AZW3 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the AZW format:
Other conversions
to the AZW3 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.