File Extension Database

Open AZW3 File

An AZW3 format and extension file is an e-book created for Kindle 8, and is none other than the successor that Amazon created for the original AZW format.

The reason for the creation of this AZW3 format is the support for the latest functions, for example HTML5 and CSS3, as well as many other formatting capabilities.

AZW3 files, like their predecessor, have the ability to include DRM protection, and are used as the download format for many Amazon e-books.

AZW3 e-books can be created with KindleGen, a free command-line tool provided by Amazon.

AZW3 files can be previewed on a PC with Kindle Previewer, a Kindle emulator.

Kindle 8 e-books can also use the MOBI extension, and it depends on the device used to download and read the e-book.

To create, open, and use AZW3 files, you must have one of the following software packages:

KindleGen (Unavailable)
Kindle Previewer

How Can I Open AZW3 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AZW3 file is to find a AZW3 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AZW3 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 AZW3 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 AZW3 file opener then try to search online for "AZW3 viewer", "application to open AZW3 file" or "open AZW3 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AZW3 file

How Can I Open AZW3 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AZW3 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AZW3 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 AZW3 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AZW3 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AZW3 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AZW3 file then try to search for "AZW3 viewer", "application to open AZW3 file" or "read AZW3 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AZW3 file

How Can I Open AZW3 File on Android

If you downloaded a AZW3 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 AZW3 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 "AZW3".
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 "AZW3 viewer", "AZW3 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 AZW3 File on iPhone or iPad

To open AZW3 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 AZW3 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 "AZW3". This way you can find apps which can open AZW3 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 "AZW3 viewer" or "AZW3 file" online in your favorite search engine.