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How to open MOBI files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open MOBI file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate MOBI files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. MOBI File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) MOBI file?
  3. 3. How to open MOBI file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports MOBI files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open MOBI files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with MOBI files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to MOBI files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

MOBI File Extension

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  • File type Mobipocket EBook
  • File developer Amazon
  • File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) MOBI file?

The popular MOBI extension belongs to Amazon and is used to store e-books. It can also prevent copying of its content. MOBI files are currently used by many e-book reading devices, e.g. readers and tablets. Other formats, e.g. KF8 or AZW, are also based on MOBI.

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How to open MOBI file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .MOBI files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports MOBI files

In order to open MOBI file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with MOBI extension.

Programs that can open MOBI files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux
Android programs
Android

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, MOBI files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on MOBI files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to MOBI files.

Step 2. Associate given software with MOBI files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting MOBI files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with MOBI files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open MOBI files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open MOBI files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the MOBI file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with MOBI extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the MOBI file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the MOBI file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on MOBI files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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