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Basic information about MOBI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MOBI（*.MOBI or *.mobi）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MOBI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MOBI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MOBI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MOBI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MOBI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MOBI file?
  • How to open a MOBI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MOBI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MOBI file?
  • How to convert MOBI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MOBI file format?


1.Detail information about MOBI file extension: Mobipocket eBook

File type Mobipocket eBook Category eBook Files
Developer Amazon File format Binary
Description MOBI file is a Mobipocket eBook developed by Amazon. A MOBI file is an eBook saved in the MOBI format, a format originally used by the Mobipocket Reader but now supported by several different readers. It contains an eBook and may incorporate DRM copyright protection to prevent copying or unauthorized viewing. MOBI files are supported by various eReaders, tablets, PDAs, and desktop computer applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MOBI files

Windows		 Amazon Kindle for PC
Amazon Kindle Previewer
Calibre
Geometer Plus FBReader
BookDesigner
Cool Reader
MBP reader
Icecream Ebook Reader
Hamster Free eBook Converter
KindleGen

macOS		 Amazon Kindle for Mac
Amazon Kindle Previewer
Calibre
Geometer Plus FBReader
PatiSoftware theLibrarian

Linux		 Calibre
Geometer Plus FBReader
Cool Reader
MBP reader
Okular

Android		 Cool Reader



How to convert MOBI files to another file format?

There are 19 records in our database eligible for MOBI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MOBI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MOBI to AZW2 MOBI to AZW3 MOBI to CBR MOBI to DOC
MOBI to DOCX MOBI to EMBP MOBI to EPUB MOBI to ePub Converter
MOBI to FB2 MOBI to HTMLZ MOBI to KF8 MOBI to MP3
MOBI to MP4 MOBI to PDF MOBI to RTF MOBI to RTX
MOBI to TEXT MOBI to TXT MOBI to XPS


How to convert another files to MOBI file format?

There are 36 records in our database eligible for another files to MOBI file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MOBI conversion, you may use the option.

HTMLZ to MOBI AZW3 to MOBI HTML to MOBI ACSM to MOBI
PMLZ to MOBI FB2 to MOBI RB to MOBI LIT to MOBI
LRF to MOBI AZW to MOBI EPUB to MOBI PDF to MOBI
MBP1 to MOBI PRC to MOBI CBR to MOBI ORIGINAL_MOBI to MOBI
OPF to MOBI AZW3F to MOBI IBOOKS to MOBI PDG to MOBI
JPG to MOBI TXT to MOBI DOC to MOBI RTF to MOBI
CBZ to MOBI HTXT to MOBI DOCX to MOBI APNX to MOBI
EMBP to MOBI KF8 to MOBI RTX to MOBI XPS to MOBI
SBRZ to MOBI VBK to MOBI FB2 to MOBI AEH to MOBI


Can't open a MOBI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MOBI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MOBI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MOBI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MOBI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MOBI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MOBI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MOBI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MOBI file is damaged.
  • Whether the MOBI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MOBI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MOBI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MOBI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MOBI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MOBI file.

If the MOBI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.