CALIBRE

Basic information about CALIBRE file

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

There are 1 file types using the CALIBRE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CALIBRE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CALIBRE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CALIBRE file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the CALIBRE file?
How to open a CALIBRE file?
What programs do I need to open a CALIBRE file?
What programs help to create and edit a CALIBRE file?
How to convert CALIBRE files to another file format?
How to convert another files to CALIBRE file format?

1.Detail information about CALIBRE file extension: Calibre Device Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CALIBRE files
File type	Calibre Device Data File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	Calibre	File format	N/A
Description	CALIBRE file is a Calibre Device Data File developed by Calibre. Data file generated by Calibre eBook management software; written by the Calibre software onto an attached eReader device (e.g., Kindle, NOOK) when it is connected to the computer; contains information that helps Calibre manage eBook information on the device.
Windows	Calibre
macOS	Calibre
Linux	Calibre

Can't open a CALIBRE 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.CALIBRE”。

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 CALIBRE extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the CALIBRE 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.