3 Ways to Convert AZW3 to ePub

AZW3 is one of the most common formats for Kindle eBooks, especially for those downloaded from the Amazon website. However, AZW3 is incompatible with many PC or mobile devices. It can be annoying if we want to read Kindle AZW3 books on Kobo, Nook, Remarkable, or iPad. The only solution is to convert AZW3 to ePub, a format that's supported by most ebook reader devices. 

In this blog, I will share with you several working methods to convert AZW3 to ePub easily. Even though your AZW3 files are restricted by Digital Rights Management (DRM), you will find a solution here. 

1. Convert AZW3 to ePub with Epubor Ultimate - The Best Way😀

Epubor Ultimate supports converting all AZW3 files, no matter they are DRM-protected or not, to various formats including ePub, PDF, Mobi, TXT. With its user-friendly interface, you can quickly and easily get it started. 

Step 1. Download and run Epubor Ultimate. 

Download Epubor Ultimate here for Free

 

Step 2. Remove DRM from AZW3.

If your AZW3 files are DRM-protected, you will receive a bug report with a "Kindle DRM" error the first time you add the AZW3 files to the Epubor Ultimate interface, as the below picture shows. 

Therefore, it's a must to remove the Kindle DRM from AZW3 files first before we can convert them to ePub. Let's continue to remove the DRM.

Case 1. If you have your Kindle e-ink device on hand, just connect your Kindle to your computer via a USB cable. And then add your AZW3 files to Epubor Ultimate once again, you will see your AZW3 files are "decrypted" which means the DRM is removed successfully.

Case 2. If your Kindle e-ink device is not in your hand right now, you should go to Amazon.com to find your Kindle serial Number and then go to User center>> Setting>>Kindle>>fill in the Kindle serial number>>Click "OK". 

Next, close the Settings window and go back to the main interface of Epubor Ultimate. Drag and drop your AZW3 files to this program, you will also find that they are decrypted immediately.

Step 3. Convert AZW3 to ePub.

Choose ePub as the output format from the "Convert to XXX" menu, and then click the convert button again. The AZW3 to ePub conversion will begin.

After conversion, you can see a succeeded word showing.

2. Convert AZW3 to ePub with Calibre

Speaking of converting AZW3 to ePub, Calibre is another amazing ebook converter. It's an open-source and one-stop solution for ebook management. What's best, it's a totally free program. 

To convert AZW3 files to ePub with Calibre, first add your AZW3 books to the Calibre library, select the book, and click the button “Convert books” at the top menu bar. In the next pop-up window, choose ePub as the output format and then click “OK” to start the conversion.

Cannot convert AZW3 with Calibre?

The Calibre itself does not support converting DRM-protected AZW3 files. If you are told "This book is locked by DRM", you cannot convert AZW3 with Calibre, unless you add the DeDRM_plugin to Calibre. 

For a detailed guide, you can read How to Remove DRM from Kindle AZW3 Files with Calibre Plugin.

3. Convert AZW3 to ePub Online

There are many online AZW3 to ePub converter you can find on the internet, among which Zamzar is the top choice because it provides the fastest conversion speed. 

To convert AZW3 to ePub online with Zamzar, just visit the site https://www.zamzar.com/convert/azw3-to-epub/, add the AZW3 files, choose ePub as the output format, and click “Convert Now.” Usually, the conversion would be completed soon.

Notice: 

The online AZW3 to ePub converters cannot handle DRM-protected AZW3 files. If you add an AZW3 file to Zamzar, you will get such an error: Please check that your source file is not corrupt, password-protected or restricted by DRM (Digital Rights Management). So if you have DRM-protected AZW3 files, it's highly recommended to convert AZW3 to ePub with Epubor Ultimate.