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Basic information about POBI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension POBI(*.POBI or *.pobi), 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 POBI file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about POBI file extension: Kindle Touch Periodical File

File type Kindle Touch Periodical File Category eBook Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POBI file is a Kindle Touch Periodical File. File created to be read by the Kindle Touch device; contains ebooks downloaded from the Kindle store; only functions as an ebook for magazines, not for books; works similar to the .MOBI file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POBI files

Windows
Amazon Kindle for PC
Calibre

macOS
Amazon Kindle for Mac
Calibre

Linux
Calibre



How to convert POBI files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for POBI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve POBI to another files conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a POBI 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.POBI”。

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 POBI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support POBI 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 POBI 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 POBI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a POBI 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 POBI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the POBI 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.