Ebooks conversion
Convert AZW to DOCX
AZW is the ebook format used by older Kindle devices; DOCX is the editable document format for writing and printing. To convert AZW to DOCX, open the file in a converter and export it as a DOCX document, turning the ebook's text and images into an editable page. Doing this on your own computer keeps the book off other servers.
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- Extension
- .azw
- Type
- Ebooks
- Typically
- Older Kindle books
- Extension
- .docx
- Type
- Documents
- Typically
- Word documents
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
Convert AZW to DOCX on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
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How to convert AZW to DOCX
- Open Morphjet and drag in the AZW file, or a whole folder of them, that you want to convert.
- Choose DOCX as the output format.
- Convert. The DOCX file is written next to your original, and nothing leaves your machine.
AZW vs DOCX: what actually changes
| AZW | DOCX | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens everywhere | No, needs a Kindle app or device | Yes, opens in most word processors |
| File size | Smaller, built for e-readers | Larger, with formatting overhead |
| Editable text | No, meant for reading only | Yes, fully editable |
| Layout | Reflowable, adapts to screen size | Fixed page layout, like a printed page |
| Keeps title and author info | Yes | Yes, carried over as document properties |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert AZW to DOCX when you want to edit the text, quote passages into another document, or read the book on a computer that doesn't have a Kindle app installed.
Keep the AZW original if you just want to read the book, since DOCX turns it into fixed document pages and loses the reflowable, e-reader-friendly layout AZW was built for.
Why not just use an online converter?
An AZW file is often a whole book, whether it's a personal manuscript, a review copy, or something you bought and want to reference elsewhere. Sending it through an online converter means the entire text passes through a stranger's server before you get anything back. Converting on your own computer keeps the book's contents on your machine the whole time.
Questions
Does converting AZW to DOCX lose any content?
The text and images carry over, but the layout doesn't. AZW is built to reflow around any screen, while DOCX lays text out on fixed pages, so chapter breaks and spacing can shift.
Can I convert a Kindle book I bought from the Kindle store?
Only if it's DRM-free. Most books bought through the Kindle store are copy-protected, and protected files can't be converted by any converter, including Morphjet. This works for AZW files you have full rights to, like personal documents or DRM-free books.
Will the DOCX keep the book's title and author information?
Yes. That metadata is stored in the AZW file and carries over to the DOCX as document properties.
Can I convert AZW to DOCX without uploading it anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so the book's text never travels over the internet. You can do it with your wifi off.
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