What is a .KFX File And How To Open It – Amazon (Simple Steps)

Introduction

Have you downloaded a file with .kfx extension, but you are not sure what it is? It is important to know how to open this file – in order to be able to work with it. In this article we will explain what .kfx file extension is, how to open it and how to work with it.

What is a .KFX file?

The file extension .KFX comes from Amazon KF10 eBook File. The creator of this file extension is Amazon. The format of this eBook related file is binary.

What to know

There are currently 3 software that can open the .kfx file on 5 platforms.

How to open a .KFX file?

Below we have written a comprehensive guide on how to open the .KFX file on various operating systems.

How to open a .KFX file on Windows (7, 8, 10)

Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .kfx file on Windows in 4 easy steps.

1. In the first step you need to download the Calibre software. You will be using this software in order to open the file. The other software that you can use is Amazon Kindle for PC and Calibre.

Step 2

Step 2: Locating your .KFX file

2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3

Step 3: Choose “Open with”

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Calibre software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.

How to open a .KFX file on Mac

To open the .kfx file on Mac, please follow these 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the Calibre software. You will be using this software in order to open the file. Other software that can be used in opening this file is: Calibre.

Step 2

Step 2: Finding your .KFX file

2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Calibre software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.

How to open a .KFX file on Linux

We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .kfx file on Linux in 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the Calibre software. You will be using this software in order to open the file. Other software that can be used in opening this file is: Calibre.

Step 2

Step 2: Locate the .KFX file

2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3

Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Open the file choosing the software

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Calibre software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.

How to open a .KFX file on Android

Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .kfx file on Android in simple steps.

Step 1

Image 1: Locating your .KFX file in the download folder

First of all you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 2

Image2: Unable to open the file

While trying to open the file, it won’t work.

Step 3

Image3: Open your Google Play Store

Please locate the app “Google Play Store” (picture above) and open it.

Step 4

Image4: Search for the software and download it

In order to open the file, you will have to search for the Amazon Kindle software and install it. The other software that opens the .kfx file on Android is Amazon Kindle. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Android.

How to open a .KFX file on iOS

We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .kfx file on iOS in few easy steps.

Step 1

Image 1: Finding your files in the download folder

The first step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 2

Image2: Can’t open the file

In order to open the file, you will have to search for the Amazon Kindle in the iOS App Store software and install it. The other software that opens the .kfx file on iOS is Amazon Kindle. Congratulations! You can now open your file on iOS.

Still cannot open the .KFX file?

If you cannot open the .KFX file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .KFX file.kfx – Kofax. You might be trying to open one of them. Please recheck the file extension again.

Conclusion

In this article you have learned how to open the .KFX file with the Calibre, Amazon Kindle for PC programs on Windows, Calibre program on Mac, Calibre software on Linux, Amazon Kindle software on Android and Amazon Kindle software on iOS.