File extension AZW3
| File type | Amazon Kindle EBook Format |
| Developer | Amazon |
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What is a AZW3 file?
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. The newer version has support for HTML5, CSS3 and several other formatting techniques. The newer ebook format also has added features for rights protection and anti-piracy with its DRM protection. A free command line tool, KindleGen is provided by Amazon for users interested in creating their own kindle ebook files.
Program(s) that can open the .AZW3 file
Mac OS
Linux
Android
Windows Phone
How to open AZW3 files
If you cannot open the AZW3 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 AZW3 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 AZW3 file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the AZW3 format files
The inability to open and operate the AZW3 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 AZW3 file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the AZW3 file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the AZW3 from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the AZW3 format
- The AZW3 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 AZW3 file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a AZW3 file are out of date.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 AZW3 file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the AZW3 file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the AZW3 file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
This extension
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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.AZW3) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected AZW3 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 AZW3 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. AZW3) 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.