AZW6

qprfan99 · 10-14-2015, 01:03 AM

I've just bought a book from Amazon & it is in the AZW6 format.
When I try to add it to Calibre this format is not even recognised. Is there a way of converting it to a format Calibre likes?

I can only read it on a Kindle or the Kindle PC App which generally would be fine but I'd like to be able to open it in an application where I can copy pictures etc.

Regards
Larry

eschwartz · 10-14-2015, 02:24 AM

Go to http://amazon.com/manageyourkindle and download the book using the option to transfer via USB.

That will give you an AZW3 which can be read by your E-Ink Kindle -- and alf's Tools will fall in line as well.

qprfan99 · 10-14-2015, 04:01 AM

Thanks very much

What's Alfs Tools?

eschwartz · 10-14-2015, 07:54 AM

http://apprenticealf.wordpress.com

Many books have DRM which prevent you from reading them on the devices you choose (and only on officially vendor-approved devices). With this, your options become more flexible, and you don't have to worry the store might close down (several stores have, back in the day. Also an ever-present fear with Barnes & Noble Nook, who aren't looking so good.

)
Many people here alf their books.

crane3 · 10-14-2015, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

http://apprenticealf.wordpress.com

Many books have DRM which prevent you from reading them on the devices you choose (and only on officially vendor-approved devices). With this, your options become more flexible, and you don't have to worry the store might close down (several stores have, back in the day. Also an ever-present fear with Barnes & Noble Nook, who aren't looking so good.

)
Many people here alf their books.

The DRM isn't preventing reading on a "device". It should be remembered that the "device" for DRM is really the reader app as in "reader app = device" for DRM.

When I got may Nook HD+, it had a "device" setting in the HD+ settings; read the books from BN OK. Found out about Aldiko ereader & decided to try it; wouldn't work as Aldiko has its own DRM setting within the Aldiko app even if the "device" had the DRM info.

Was able to use Aldiko only after entering the DRM data in Aldiko even tho the HD+ "device" had the necessary DRM data. At that point I decided it was necessary to disinfect all my ebooks by using Calibre & Alf.

At least, that's my experience. Mantano also has its own DRM setting but don't know if it is now fully implemented as at one point Mantano wasn't able to do the "return book" from Mantano but had to do it at the public library(?).

rjcroy · 10-17-2015, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

Go to http://amazon.com/manageyourkindle and download the book using the option to transfer via USB.

That will give you an AZW3 which can be read by your E-Ink Kindle -- and alf's Tools will fall in line as well.

Oh! Thank you

That is a useful tip for me. I just assumed I had to use my Kindle Reader app to get Amazon books. This is much better.

jangell2 · 09-18-2017, 06:24 PM

The advice to download the azw6 book via usb is not working for me. It gets downloaded as a azw6 and calibre does not see it. I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed further.

ntamas · 09-19-2017, 09:13 PM

Would you share the compatibility list on the product page of that book?

Thanks.

10-14-2015, 01:03 AM	#1
qprfan99 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 392 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: kindle	AZW6 I've just bought a book from Amazon & it is in the AZW6 format. When I try to add it to Calibre this format is not even recognised. Is there a way of converting it to a format Calibre likes? I can only read it on a Kindle or the Kindle PC App which generally would be fine but I'd like to be able to open it in an application where I can copy pictures etc. Regards Larry

10-14-2015, 02:24 AM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Go to http://amazon.com/manageyourkindle and download the book using the option to transfer via USB. That will give you an AZW3 which can be read by your E-Ink Kindle -- and alf's Tools will fall in line as well.

10-14-2015, 04:01 AM	#3
qprfan99 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 392 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: kindle	Thanks very much What's Alfs Tools?

10-14-2015, 07:54 AM	#4
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	http://apprenticealf.wordpress.com Many books have DRM which prevent you from reading them on the devices you choose (and only on officially vendor-approved devices). With this, your options become more flexible, and you don't have to worry the store might close down (several stores have, back in the day. Also an ever-present fear with Barnes & Noble Nook, who aren't looking so good. ) Many people here alf their books.

09-18-2017, 06:24 PM	#7
jangell2 Addict Posts: 296 Karma: 1618384 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	The advice to download the azw6 book via usb is not working for me. It gets downloaded as a azw6 and calibre does not see it. I'd appreciate any advice on how to proceed further.

09-19-2017, 09:13 PM	#8
ntamas Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 875040 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hungary Device: Kindle paperwhite 3 + Kindle keyboard	Would you share the compatibility list on the product page of that book? Thanks.

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