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How to Convert an Amazon Download Book to Sony Format

A new content delivery platform that will offer electronic books in a variety of formats for download is in the works, according to Matt Hambien in the Nov. 1, 2009 issue of "Computerworld." He reported that LibreDigital Inc., expects to launch AllAccess in 2010. Until that gets off the ground, users of the Sony eBook Reader must use conversion utilities to open AZW (Kindle) files downloaded from Amazon.com and export documents into formats compatible with the Sony Reader.

Things You'll Need

  • Virtual PDF printer
  • Optional: Kindle for PC utility, Sony eBook reader utility, USB cable
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Instructions

  1. Conversion Utility

    • 1

      Download and install the Stanza conversion utility from Lexcycle.com. Be sure to select the version intended for your computer operating system.

    • 2

      Launch the Stanza application and click "Open File" under "File" in the top menu bar.

    • 3

      Select your AZW file and click the "Open" button to view the document in a new window.

    • 4

      Select "Export Book As" under "File" in the top menu bar and select a compatible format such as "Open eBook" (ePUB), "Portable Document Format" (PDF) or "Rich Text Format" (RTF).

    • 5

      Select the destination folder for the converted file and type a new file name in the "Save As" field if desired (the title of the book will automatically appear as the file name).

    • 6

      Click the "Save" button.

    • 7

      Connect the Sony eBook Reader to the computer using the USB cable and launch the eBook utility to transfer files to your device.

    • 8

      Select the converted file and add this to your library (the eBook utility will process conversions if needed).

    Virtual PDF Printer

    • 9

      Download and install the Stanza utility for your operating system as identified in Section 1, Step 1, or launch your Kindle for PC utility.

    • 10

      Launch the eBook reader application and select "Open File" under "File" in the top menu bar.

    • 11

      Select the desired AZW file and click the "Open" button to display the contents of the eBook in a new window.

    • 12

      Select "Print Book" under "File" in the top menu bar.

    • 13

      Select your virtual PDF printer in the list of printers (such as CutePDF or AdobePDF) and click the "Print" button.

    • 14

      Type the file name, if desired and select the destination folder before clicking the "Save" or "OK" button.

    • 15

      Connect your Sony eBook Reader device to your computer and launch the eBook utility to transfer documents to your device.

    • 16

      Select the PDF document created in Step 6 and add this file to your library.

    • 17

      Wait for the Sony eBook Reader utility to convert and transfer the document to your device.

Tips & Warnings

  • Create an eBook folder on your computer and create subfolders for Kindle and Sony to organize your libraries.

  • Stanza and eBook conversion utilities will not convert documents that are protected by DRM (digital rights management) rights.

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