Tips to open MOBI file
Can't open the MOBI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MOBI files as well as a list of programs that support MOBI files.
MOBI file extension
| File Name |
Mobipocket EBook |
| File Developer |
Amazon |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The MOBI file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MOBI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MOBI file on each system platform.
What is MOBI file?
A .MOBI file is an electronic publication in the form of an eBook. .MOBI is a very popular format these days, although it was originally only used by MobiPocket Reader. The format is highly compatible with all kinds of book reading devices. May support DRM mechanisms for copyright protection. The owner of the rights to the format. MOBI is currently Amazon, which has developed its own solution based on this file - the .AZW file and its subsequent versions: .AZW1 and .AZW3.
How to open MOBI file?
The most common problem when using Mobipocket EBook is that a specific MOBI is not associated with the program. This causes the file MOBI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MOBI 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Amazon Kindle is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Amazon Kindle in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file MOBI.
Programs to open MOBI file
Remember to download programs supporting MOBI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Amazon Kindle with MOBI files
If, despite the installed application, the MOBI file does not start in the Amazon Kindle application, you must create a file association. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MOBI file with the Amazon Kindle program.
Step 3. Update Amazon Kindle to the latest version
If, however, after binding Amazon Kindle with Mobipocket EBook there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Amazon.com, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MOBI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MOBI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MOBI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MOBI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of MOBI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged MOBI files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Amazon
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MOBI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the MOBI 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file MOBI to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MOBI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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