AW to EPUB Converter

Free AW to EPUB conversion — create ebooks from legacy documents

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Universal Ebook Format

EPUB works on nearly every e-reader, tablet, and phone. Your old AW content becomes accessible on any modern device.

Runs in the Cloud

All conversion processing happens on remote servers — no strain on your device regardless of file size.

Batch Processing

Upload multiple AW documents and produce EPUB files for all of them at once. Efficient for migrating whole libraries.

How to convert AW to EPUB

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose epub or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your epub file right afterwards

About formats

AW is the document format of Applix Words, the word processor component of the Applix office suite (later renamed Anyware Office) developed by Applix, Inc. for Unix and Linux workstations. The suite targeted enterprise Unix environments during the 1990s, providing word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and presentation capabilities on platforms like Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and Linux where Microsoft Office was unavailable. AW files store formatted text documents with support for character and paragraph styling, page layout, tables, headers and footers, and embedded graphics. The format uses a proprietary binary structure optimized for the Applix application's internal document model. Applix Words gained particular visibility in the Linux community during the late 1990s when it was bundled with several commercial Linux distributions as their default word processor before OpenOffice.org became widely available. One advantage was native Unix platform support — Applix provided professional word processing capabilities on Unix workstations at a time when few commercial alternatives existed. The format's tight integration with other Applix suite components enabled cross-referencing between word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Applix was acquired by Cognos in 2003, and the office suite was discontinued. AW files are primarily encountered today in archived documents from Unix enterprise environments of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Developer: Applix, Inc.
Initial release: 1992
EPUB (Electronic Publication) is an open ebook standard originally developed by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) and now maintained by the W3C following the organizations' merger in 2017. The first version carrying the EPUB name was approved in October 2007 as a successor to the Open eBook Publication Structure (OEBPS). An EPUB file is essentially a ZIP archive containing XHTML or HTML5 content documents, CSS stylesheets, images, fonts, and metadata organized according to the Open Packaging Format and Open Container Format specifications. The current major version, EPUB 3, supports reflowable and fixed-layout content, embedded multimedia, JavaScript interactivity, MathML equations, and rich accessibility features including semantic markup and media overlays for synchronized text and audio. A defining advantage is universal device support — unlike proprietary formats, EPUB works natively on virtually every non-Kindle e-reader, tablet, and reading application, from Apple Books and Google Play Books to Kobo and dozens of third-party apps. The reflowable text model is another core strength, automatically adapting pagination, font size, and margins to match any screen dimension and user preference. EPUB's open specification and active W3C stewardship ensure long-term preservation and vendor independence, making it the de facto standard for digital publishing across libraries, academic institutions, and commercial retailers worldwide.
Initial release: October 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AW to EPUB?

EPUB is the universal ebook standard. Converting your old AW files makes them readable on virtually any ebook device.

What devices support EPUB?

Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, Google Play Books, and most ebook readers support EPUB. Kindle requires conversion to AZW3.

Does EPUB support reflowable text?

Yes — EPUB reflows text to fit any screen size, making it comfortable to read on phones, tablets, and e-readers.

Is this conversion free?

Yes, AW to EPUB conversion is free. Premium accounts offer extended limits for power users.

Will chapter headings be preserved?

Document headings in the AW file are mapped to EPUB chapter structure where possible, aiding navigation.

Can I convert multiple AW files to EPUB?

Yes — upload a batch of AW files and convert them all to EPUB in a single session without extra effort.