Tips to open AZL file

Can't open the AZL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AZL files as well as a list of programs that support AZL files.

AZL file extension

File Name Amazon Kindle Data Format
File Category Misc Files

The AZL file is supported on 5 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AZL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AZL file on each system platform.

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What is AZL file?

The file in the AZL format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Amazon Kindle Data Format appears on 5 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Amazon Kindle, Android, iOS, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Amazon Kindle for PC application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Amazon.com, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. You can use Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle for iPhone, Amazon Kindle for Android in case Amazon Kindle for PC cannot be used.

How to open AZL file?

The most common problem when using Amazon Kindle Data Format is that a specific AZL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open AZL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AZL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Amazon Kindle for PC

In this case, you should first verify that the Amazon Kindle for PC application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Amazon Kindle for PC into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AZL with Amazon Kindle for PC. Below is a list of programs that support the file AZL.

Step 2. Create association of Amazon Kindle for PC with AZL files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AZL file to open in the Amazon Kindle for PC application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Amazon Kindle for PC application as the default for handling the AZL file.

Step 3. Update Amazon Kindle for PC to the latest version

If, however, after binding Amazon Kindle for PC with Amazon Kindle Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Amazon.com, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AZL file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to AZL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AZL file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AZL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of AZL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AZL files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file AZL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the AZL file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AZL to close. However, some background programs may block the AZL file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.