read azw files on ipad

Apple iPad can't open or read AZW files directly.

AZW file format is the proprietary format of Amazon Kindle. It is based on the Mobipocket standard, with a slightly different serial number scheme and its own DRM formatting.

You need additional app to read Kindle AZW files on your iPad.

Here's an easy iPad App - Kindle for iPad - for iPad users. The Kindle app is optimized for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. You can read over 630,000 books in the Kindle Store.