Files with mobi extension can be typically found as e-books saved in Mobipocket format, now mostly used by Amazon.
Software that open mobi file
MOBI file extension - Mobipocket eBook format
What is mobi file? How to open mobi files?
File type specification:
File extension mobi is used for the Mobipocket books file format, a binary format for the distribution of eBooks. It is one implementation of the Open eBook Publication format with a number of proprietary extensions.
Mobipocket supports most features of standard HTML to format and layout text and images.
There is a reader for personal computers that works with either encrypted or unencrypted Mobipocket books.
A user can thus create documents in the Mobipocket-format (.mobi) and use personal comments, bookmarks and so on on all devices supporting those features.
Additionally, Amazon offers a free program called KindleGen which can convert or create documents in the Mobipocket format.
Updated: December 4, 2023
The default software associated to open mobi file:
Company or developer:
Mobipocket.com
Mobipocket Reader Desktop allows users to read various books, dictionaries and other documents in electronic form on desktop PCs. Mobipocket Reader is also available for BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian, Palm etc.
Mobipocket was acquired by Amazon and integrated into its services.
Company or developer:
Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon Kindle for PC is software reader for Amazon e-books. Kindle is able to access your Kindle books, automatically synchronizes annotations between devices, creates highlights, notes, bookmarks etc.
Company or developer:
Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon Kindle for Mac is e-book reader and Kindle e-book manager for Mac OS X. It is able to access into Kindle book store with more than 775,000 books.
List of software applications associated to the .mobi file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open mobi file, edit mobi file, convert mobi file, view mobi file, play mobi file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting mobi files.
mobi file viewer - programs that view mobi file - Mobipocket eBook format
Programs supporting the exension mobi on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for view mobi file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with mobi file by default:
Mobipocket Reader Desktop
Amazon Kindle for PC
Other suggested software:
Calibre
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Main software associated with mobi file by default:
Amazon Kindle for Mac
Other suggested software:
Calibre for Mac
