Open MOBI files online

MOBI and AZW3 are Amazon Kindle e-book formats. foliate-js can render them partially in the browser.

Guide only — This browser cannot render the format yet; the page lists compatible software and libraries.

Guide only

This browser cannot render the format yet; the page lists compatible software and libraries.

Besides this free online viewer, you can open MOBI / AZW3 files in desktop apps such as Amazon Kindle, Calibre — but here all you need is a web browser.

Sample files for MOBI / AZW3

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What is a MOBI file?

MOBI and AZW3 are Amazon Kindle e-book formats. foliate-js can render them partially in the browser. The .MOBI extension identifies a Mobipocket eBook file, which is served with the application/x-mobipocket-ebook media type.

Besides this free online viewer, you can open MOBI / AZW3 files in desktop apps such as Amazon Kindle, Calibre — but here all you need is a web browser.

Quick facts

FormatMOBI / AZW3 — Mobipocket eBook
File extensions.mobi .azw3
MIME typeapplication/x-mobipocket-ebook
DeveloperAmazon / Mobipocket
CategoryE-books & comics
Also opens inAmazon Kindle, Calibre

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Software and libraries that can open a MOBI file

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Frequently asked questions

What is a .MOBI file?

This browser cannot render the format yet; the page lists compatible software and libraries.

What programs open MOBI files?

On the desktop, MOBI files typically open in Amazon Kindle, Calibre. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.