MOBI File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a MOBI file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .MOBI files.
What is a MOBI file?
A .MOBI file is a Mobipocket format e-Book file. Files containing the .mobi file extension most commonly contain digital ebooks saved in the Mobipocket binary eBook format.
The MOBI eBook file format supports standard HTML, and it is one of the Open eBook Publication formats for eBook distribution.
MOBI files may contain DRM copyright protection features. DRM features prevent unauthorized users from viewing or copying an eBook that is contained in the MOBI file.
The MOBI file format is commonly used for eBooks that are distributed for use on smartphones, PDAs, and the Amazon Kindle reading device or devices that support the Amazon Kindle software.
How to open MOBI files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension MOBI for different purposes. We have identified 3 MOBI openers for Windows that is compatible with this specific type of MOBI file.
Programs that open these files
 | Amazon Kindle | Verified |
 | Mobipocket Reader | Verified |
 | calibre - E-book management | Verified |
Suggest another file format using extension MOBI
While we know of one file format using the .MOBI file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .MOBI file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of MOBI files. Remember, different programs may use MOBI files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Free File Viewer | User submitted |
 | WinRAR | User submitted |
 | Amazon Kindle For PC | User submitted |
 | PDFlite | User submitted |
 | STDU Viewer | User submitted |
 | E-book viewer | User submitted |
 | Kindle | User submitted |
 | iTunes | User submitted |
 | Icecream Ebook Reader | User submitted |
 | Adobe Digital Editions | User submitted |
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