How to convert AZW4 to printable format (not a DRM issue)

mlevin77 · 10-15-2014, 11:19 AM

I have a DRM-free book in my Calibre library which is in AZW4 format. I can convert it to PDF, EPUB, MOBI, etc. but all the conversions are a bit weird - text is broken up funny, and the images are missing, etc. I'm on an Apple machine and the AZW4 format doesn't seem to have a viewer the way EPUB and MOBI files open. My question is: how do I view/convert the AZW4 file so that I can print the first few pages *correctly* - precisely as they are meant to be seen in the book. Thanks in advance.

eschwartz · 10-15-2014, 03:33 PM

The AZW4 format (or Print Replica) is already a PDF, but wrapped in a binary Palm Database wrapper (aka mobi).

You can extract the PDF using KindleUnpack.

PeterT · 10-15-2014, 03:40 PM

Or use the calibre plugin version [GUI Plugin] KindleUnpack - The Plugin

mlevin77 · 10-16-2014, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

The AZW4 format (or Print Replica) is already a PDF, but wrapped in a binary Palm Database wrapper (aka mobi). You can extract the PDF using KindleUnpack.

worked perfectly, thanks!!

10-15-2014, 11:19 AM	#1
mlevin77 Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: iPad	How to convert AZW4 to printable format (not a DRM issue) I have a DRM-free book in my Calibre library which is in AZW4 format. I can convert it to PDF, EPUB, MOBI, etc. but all the conversions are a bit weird - text is broken up funny, and the images are missing, etc. I'm on an Apple machine and the AZW4 format doesn't seem to have a viewer the way EPUB and MOBI files open. My question is: how do I view/convert the AZW4 file so that I can print the first few pages correctly - precisely as they are meant to be seen in the book. Thanks in advance.

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10-15-2014, 03:33 PM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	The AZW4 format (or Print Replica) is already a PDF, but wrapped in a binary Palm Database wrapper (aka mobi). You can extract the PDF using KindleUnpack.

10-15-2014, 03:40 PM	#3
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,381 Karma: 78877538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Or use the calibre plugin version [GUI Plugin] KindleUnpack - The Plugin

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