Extract text from Topaz eBooks (TPZ)
To convert TPZ eBooks to another format, you need Touch Portal or other Compressed software.
To convert other file formats to the "Archive & Proprietary eBook" file type, you need software like Touch Portal or a similar tool.
The .TPZ file extension serves two primary, distinct purposes in the tech world. It is most commonly used as a custom control surface page for Touch Portal, a macro remote control application. In this context, a .TPZ file is technically just a standard ZIP archive containing images and JSON configuration data. The other major use case is the Kindle Topaz eBook format developed by Amazon. Unlike standard reflowable eBooks, Topaz is an older proprietary format that uses absolute positioning and embedded glyphs - similar to a scanned document with an OCR text layer overlay. Additionally, .TPZ can be found as a Godot Engine Export Template Archive or a SAP Knowledge Provider document (which relies internally on the TIFF format).
The main disadvantage of .TPZ files is their proprietary and locked-in nature. Amazon's Topaz files are notoriously frustrating to handle. They require the official Kindle app or device to read, cannot be opened natively by web browsers, and are frequently locked down with strict DRM restrictions. This makes archiving or reading your legally purchased books on non-Amazon e-readers virtually impossible without third-party intervention. Similarly, Touch Portal files require the specific application to parse the pages, limiting your ability to manually share or edit the raw button assets.
Converting these files unlocks their contents for universal, standard use. For Amazon eBooks, convert .TPZ to EPUB or MOBI for broad e-reader compatibility, or to PDF for long-term archiving and cross-platform reading. Because Topaz files use custom embedded glyphs, conversion can sometimes result in minor formatting variations. For Touch Portal and Godot templates, converting or renaming the file to ZIP allows you to instantly extract and modify the raw images and configuration data. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
Convert.Guru analyzes your TPZ file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert TPZ file to PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, KFX, PRC, LIT, OPF, CBZ, CBR or CB7, you can use Touch Portal or similar software from the "Control Surface Page & eBook" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert FB2, MOBI, CBT, RTF, CB7, DOCX, DJVU, AZW, CBA, PDF, DOC or EPUB files to TPZ, try Touch Portal or another comparable tool in the "Control Surface Page & eBook" category.
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