Quote:
Originally Posted by delphidb96
So is there a standalone app which will convert .mobi/.prc ebooks directly to .azw which can be used on a typical WinXP machine?
|
Well, first of all, you don't have to convert .mobi or .prc books to .azw. If these books are DRM-free, you can simply put them on the Kindle using the USB connection and then read them. If they are DRM-laden, then I'll leave it to you to find the deDRM routine and learn how to use it to liberate the files.
If you absolutely insist on having your files named nnnnn.azw, then a simple rename of the file will suffice. (Note that I've also done the reverse and renamed a DRM-free .azw file to .prc so that I could read it on my Blackberry.)
As far as software goes, Mobipocket Reader, Mobipocket Creator, Calibre, BookDesigner, and Stanza can all emit Mobipocket files compatible with the Kindle. There are also some programs around that will explode a Mobipocket file into html + images so that you can create another eBook format or otherwise utilize the "book" on some other device.