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 | TPZ |
Full Name | Amazon Kindle Topaz E-book Format |
TPZ is a file format used by software installed on Amazon Kindle devices. This reader uses TPZ files to store e-books, which are mostly compiled from scans of older books. This file also has embedded fonts. The file is most often stored with a file containing metadata about that file.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "AZW") to another (referred to as "TPZ"). 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 TPZ becomes essential.
So, how can we perform AZW to TPZ 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 TPZ. 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 TPZ converters.
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 TPZ. 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:
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.