How to Open Mobi Files on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to view and read ebook files with a MOBI format extension, using the FBReader app on your PC or Mac.

1

Install FBReader on your computer.

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  1. FBReader is a free MOBI reader that's easy to install on Windows and macOS. You can use this app to read any MOBI file. Here's how to download it:
    • Go to https://fbreader.org in your web browser.
    • If you're using a Mac, click Download on the App Store and follow the on-screen instructions.
    • On Windows, click Get it from Microsoft and follow the on-screen instructions.
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2

Open FBReader.

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  1. Now that FBReader is installed, you'll find it in your app list.
    If you're using Windows, it'll be in your Start menu. On a Mac, you'll find it in the Applications folder and on the Launchpad.
3

Click the Add File to Library icon.

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  1. You'll see this plus sign icon in the upper-left corner of FBReader.
    It will open a pop-up window, and allow you to select an ebook to add.
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4

Select your MOBI file and click "OK."

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  1. This will open the Book Info settings in a new pop-up window.
    This window allows you to set your preferences before importing the ebook.
5

Choose your preferences and click "OK."

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  1. Select your language, title, encoding, and other preferences before clicking OK.
    This will add the selected Mobi file to your FBReader library and open the ebook.
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This article was co-authored by Scott St Gelais. Scott St Gelais is an IT Consultant and the Owner of Geeks in Phoenix, Arizona. With over two decades of experience, Scott specializes in computer service and repair, development, computer graphics, and website authoring. Scott received his Technical Associates Degree from High Tech Institute and completed the IT Support Professional Certificate by Google. Geeks in Phoenix is a member of the Microsoft Partner Network and an Intel Technology Provider Gold Partner. This article has been viewed 74,950 times.
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Updated: May 31, 2022
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Categories: File Manipulation
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1. Download and install FBReader.
2. Open the FBReader app.
4. Click the green "+" icon on the top-left.
5. Select your Mobi file.
6. Click OK.

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