.AZW3 File

The azw3 file extension is mainly associated with the Amazon Kindle, an e-book reading device and e-book reading applications for various platforms.

A typical azw3 file stores e-book in Amazon Kindle e-book format (also known as Amazon Kindle Format 8 - KF8), which similar to Mobipocket eBook image file format, also supports new formatting features, such as HTML5, CSS3 and DRM protection, etc.

Sometimes simple azw suffix is used for the same format, but that is rather uncommon.

Files with azw3 file extension may be found as e-book used in the latest Amazon Kindle digital reader. A format exclusive to Kindle, similar to EPUB.

How to open:

Use Amazon Kindle e-book reader, Amazon Kindle Fire tablet, or Amazon Kindle applications to view content of the *.azw3 eBooks.AZW3 format can also be viewed in several 3rd party ebook management or viewer tools, including Calibre.

How to convert:

If you need, Use Calibre, or Hamster Free eBook Converter to convert .azw3 files to other e-book or document file formats. Works for non-DRM protected ebooks only.