How to convert AZW to TXT
- Add your .AZW file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TXT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TXT file.
What to expect
- DRM blocks conversion: AZW files purchased from the Kindle Store are copy-protected and cannot be converted - only DRM-free files work.
- All formatting is stripped: headings, bold, italic, tables, and footnotes disappear; the output is continuous plain prose.
- Images are dropped entirely: cover art and inline images embedded in the AZW file do not appear in the TXT output.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Calibre fail to open my AZW file?
Almost always DRM. Kindle books purchased from Amazon are copy-protected, so Calibre reports an error or produces an empty file. DRM-free AZW files convert without issues.
What formatting survives in the TXT output?
None. AZW stores content as compressed HTML; converting to TXT strips all tags, leaving plain paragraphs with no headings, bold, or italic.
Is AZW the same as MOBI?
They share the same PDB/MOBI container structure. A DRM-free AZW file is handled identically to a MOBI file in Calibre, and the conversion path is the same.
Is it legal to convert my Kindle book to TXT?
Converting a DRM-free AZW you own is generally fine. Stripping DRM from Amazon-purchased books breaks Amazon's terms of service and may be unlawful in your jurisdiction, even for personal use.
