Mar 29, 2019 How to Convert Audible.Com Audiobooks. This wikiHow teaches you how to download and convert an Audible audiobook file. Since Audible audiobooks use digital protection which can't be removed by typical audio conversion software, you'll need. EASIEST Way to Convert Audible.com AA and AAX Files to MP3 Free. Easiest way to convert Audible to MP3. Setting up the perfect Windows 10 Installation Faster. Oct 27, 2016 First you must find audiobooks in iTunes or have song files recognized as audiobooks and then convert them all to MP3 format. Choose “Edit” “Preferences” “General” “Import Settings”. A new window will pop up, drop down the first menu and ensure.
Why convert Audible to MP3? Almost all audiobooks downloaded from Audible.com are in .aa or .aax format which is protected by Audible's Digital Rights Management (DRM). That means these .aa and .aax audible books cannot be played on non-audible-approved devices even though they are purchased legally from Audible. In the contrast, MP3 is the most popular audio file type and also can be played on almost all audio players. It is no hard to understand why everyone wants to convert Audible in MP3.
ITunes & Playable Audible AA Files. First, it's necessary to download and install iTunes on your computer if you want to use TuneFab program to convert AA to MP3. Second, your Audible AA files must be imported and playable in iTunes otherwise the software is not able to convert your Audible audiobooks. Free audiobooks to MP3 converter (for Windows & Mac) There are many excuses that you don’t feel like using iTunes. Obviously iTunes is very complicated and not that user friendly to non-computer savvy people. Then you can consider Free Online Video Converter as an alternative to convert audiobooks to MP3 free. Audiobooks, to some extent, is a.
How to convert Audible to MP3? Here I will show you four valid methods to convert Audible files to MP3 step-by-step.
Method 1: Convert Audible to MP3 With Audible Converter--The Easiest Way
The Epubor Audible Converter is designed to convert audible .aa, aax format to DRM-free audio formats, like MP3 or M4b that are supported by most popular media playing devices, such as iPod, Kindle, Sony Walkman, iRiver, etc and other iOS, Android mobile phones or tablets.
Step 1. Download audible audio books to computer
For successfully converting audible into mp3, the basic and the most important step is downloading your audible books to computer at first. If your Audible books still in your online library, please download audible books to computer now. By default, the downloaded audible books will be in .aa or .aax format depends on the methods and the formats you picked before downloading.
Step 2. Download and install Epubor Audible Converter
The Epubor Audible Converter supports both Windows and Mac version. When it has been downloaded successfully, just double click installation package to install it. When it has been installed successfully on your computer, you can see the icon on your desktop.
Step 3. Add Audible books to Epubor Audible Converter
Double click the Audible Converter icon on the desktop to open it. You will see '+Add' at the top of the surface.
To add Audible books, you can either click on the ' +add' button to navigate the folder stored your downloaded Audible books or just drag your Audible books directly to the main interface. When the Audible book has been added, you can see the book title, author, book length.
[Optional Step]--Convert Audible to MP3 with chapters
Also, there is an option button at the end of each book title. Actually, this is a splitting option which allows you to split Audible books into chapters. There are four options--no split, split every X minutes, split into X segment averagely or split by chapters. Just choose the way you want to split your Audible books and then click on 'OK' button. If you want to apply this option to all Audible books, tick the box before 'Apply to all'. In this way, you can convert your Audible into MP3 with chapters.
Step 4. Remove Audible DRM and convert Audible to MP3
Click on the button' Convert to mp3' at the bottom of interface to finish the conversion. This conversion contains the process of removing Audible DRM as well as converting Audible files to mp3. Once the conversion has been finished, the Audible DRM will be removed and the Audible books will be converted to MP3. Also, there will be 'succeeded' at the end of each Audible file.
Meanwhile, the folder holding the converted MP3 files will pop up automatically. As you can see that there are folders and MP3 files in this output folder. If you split Audible file into chapters, you will get a folder with splitted mp3 files. Otherwise, you will get the converted MP3 files stored at the output root directory.
Pro tip--Convert Audible to MP3 AndroidQuestion: I usually download my Audible books to my Android device. So is there any way to convert Audible downloaded from Android device?
1. If your Audible for Android version is older than 2.37.0, the Audible files you downloaded to your Android device will be in AAX format. Please follow the above steps to convert Audible aax to mp3. Note: Please copy the Audible files to your computer and then add them to Epubor Audible Converter for converting.
2. If you have upgraded your Audible for Android to 2.37.0 on 6/20/2019, you will download Audible .aaxc instead of normal Audible format. In this situation, please follow how to convert audible aaxc to mp3 to get your Audible books converted successfully.
With this powerful Audible converter, you can convert Audible books to MP3 format, no matter it is The Easiest Way to Convert AAX to MP3 on Mac
Method 2. Convert Audible to MP3 by Recording
Another path is using a recording software, Moo0 Voice Recorder, another application which works on Audible to mp3 conversion. Actually, it can not convert the Audible .aa or .aax to MP3 directly, but it can record the Audible book and rip Audible books to MP3 format.
1Install necessary apps
Apps you need to install:
1, Audible for PC app--Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Phone 8
2, Moo0 Voice Recorder--Windows
1, Audible for PC app--Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Phone 8
2, Moo0 Voice Recorder--Windows
First of all, you need to install the above two software. Audible app is released by Amazon company, which allow you manage your Audible books in library. Since Audible books can be play on limited player, I choose to play Audible books on this player.
Moo0 Voice Recorder is a very simple and easy to use sound recorder. Since this program can capture any sounds on your PC, you may use it to record Internet radio, streaming music, Skype calls and even some songs from your video files.
2Recording Audible book and save as MP3 file
When above two apps have been installed successfully, you can start the recording. Open the Moo0 Voice Recorder, select recording folder, choose MP3 as the output format, and then click on 'Start Recording'. At the same time, play the Audible books you want to convert from AA/AAX to MP3. Then what you have to do is waiting. Once the recording finished and click on ' stop'. Your recording will be saved as MP3 file.
It may take a full night to record one book, but that's a way of doing it.
Method 3. Convert Audible to MP3 by Buring a CD via iTunes
Some ebooks lovers asked 'how to convert Audible files to mp3 using itunes'? This part will show you the detailed steps on converting Audible to MP3 with the help of iTunes. To convert Audible .aa or .aax to MP3 format, you can use iTune to import the .aa book to create an audio CD, and re-import the audibook off the CD using iTunes built-in MP3 encoder. It is a little bit complex, but you can also get what you want.
1Install iTunes
Download the iTunes to your computer here. After the iTunes has been installed, you have to authorize your Audible account by selecting “Account>Authorization > Authorize Audible account”. Then it will pop up the Audible.com information. You just have to fill in your account information and click the 'Click here to complete your activation! ' to finish the authorization.
2Add Audible books to iTunes
Open iTunes, click ' File>new>playlist' to creat a new playlist and name it after the title of the audiobook. Then, drag the audiobooks into the new playlist.
3Burn a CD via iTunes
To burn a CD, first of all, insert a blank CD to your compuer. Select the playlist and click 'Burn Disc', then choose your CD burner and write speed, and click on' Burn' to start the process. If the audiobooks are very long and not fit onto one single CD, a warning will be popped up. You can choose burn the file accross multiple CDs if the options are given.
4Import MP3 audiobook
Open the “General Preferences”, click' Edit>Preferences' . Then click “Import Settings” and ensure you are selecting“MP3 Encoder.” Click “OK” to save the changes.
Reinsert the burned audiobook CD. Highlight the CD in iTunes' sidebar and select 'import'. iTunes will begin to import the file back to your iTunes library in MP3 format.
This work also can turn your Audible AA/AAX to MP3 audiobooks, but it will waste your CDs because almost all Audible books are very long.
Method 4. Convert Audible to MP3 Online
To convert Audible to MP3, how about using the Audible to MP3 online conversion service? There are many online Audible converters, but they are not totally free. You can have a trial of the Audio Converter online which is totally free.
Compared with other methods, you do not have to download any apps this time. You only need to upload the Audible .aa or .aax file to the website.
1Upload the Audible files online
You can upload the Audible books from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or URL. Please remember that the maximum size of the uploaded file is 10 MB. If it is over 10MB, when you try to convert the file, it will pop up a dialogue that 'conversion error occured'.
2Convert Audible file
Once the file has been uploaded to the website, choose the MP3 as the output format and click on 'convert' icon to finish the conversion. When the conversion process has been finished, please click download to download the MP3 file.
Although the online Audible converter does not have installation requirements, you need to keep your internet on all the time. If your internet is down, this method would be meaningless. You have to upload your .aa or .aax file and convert them again. This method is not recommended because you may not find any of your Audible books is less than 10MB.
Conclusion
Above are the four methods of converting Audible AA or AAX to MP3 format. Compared with other methods, converting Audible to MP3 with Audible converter is the easiest way which ensures even the newbie can unlock their .aax files within seconds on PC. To be mentioned, converting a 18 hours length Auible aax to mp3 only takes it 7 mintues according to my test. So why not just download the free trial to have a try?
If you failed to find them, Where are Audible Books Stored on PC/MAC/Android/Kindle Devices will give you the comprehensive answer.
Iris Yan joined Epubor since 2017. She always wants to share everything related to ebook reading and improve your reading journey.
replyreplyIrene
04/30/2017 21:03:47
replyEpubor
05/2/2017 16:58:56
Thank you for your support. Our technical team is working on the MAC version of Epubor Audible Convter. It will be released soon! Please keep an eye on our site!
replyitunes to mp3 converter
05/1/2017 03:31:28
replyIris
05/2/2017 17:22:49
Thank you for your support. I will report your suggestions to our technical team. They will take your suggestions into consideration in the future research.
replyWin
05/1/2017 05:10:54
Audible to MP3 not working...it say error can not convert audible ebook to mp3....
replyEpubor
05/2/2017 17:05:36
Please open a ticket to contact the customer service. Also, screenshot to show the details in the tickets. Please do not worry. They will solve your problem.
replyNo
03/25/2018 05:52:40
Crap. Only does 3 min of 9hr book, and NO UNINSTALL option.
replyEpubor
03/26/2018 15:45:34
The trial version only allow you convert 3 minutes of each Audible book. You can purchase the license version to get the full Audible content.
For uninstallation, please right click the Audible converter icon --open file location--click on uninstall.ext to get this software uninstalled.
For uninstallation, please right click the Audible converter icon --open file location--click on uninstall.ext to get this software uninstalled.
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zxe
01/3/2019 16:00:39
This app does what it says, having played with it and read the instructions, which does explain a few things, it will take time to rip to mp3, but does it just fine. Could argue it could do it at 191k but not really a complaint
replyjoeri
02/24/2019 18:34:43
It's not working at all, MacOS, the latest version.
replyEpubor
02/25/2019 14:50:48
Epubor Audible Convert can 100% to help you decrypt all of your Audible books. If you failed, you can contact [email protected] to get the professional help.
replyALEN
03/28/2019 23:01:41
replyAn audiobook is a kind of book that is not based on reading the whole text but listening to it. This kind of book becomes very popular quickly is because it helps avid book readers listen what they supposed to be reading while they are doing something more important. For instance, even if you are travelling, cooking, or doing some workout, you’ll have the chance to listen to your favorite book. In addition to that, we cannot deny the fact that it is more exciting because you tend to realize the expressions and the right pronunciation of words. However, there is a problem when it comes to locating audiobooks to portable devices because most of them especially iTunes audiobooks are not compatible to smartphones or devices running other systems other than iOS or Mac system. You need to convert audiobooks to MP3 format. MP3 is the safest format to use because it is compatible in most of the devices. Below are the best tools recommended to you.
3 apps for converting audiobooks to MP3 on Windows & Mac
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iTunes (for Windows & Mac)
iTunes is the official tool that Apple users use to manage all their files. Aside from managing files, this tool can also be used as an audiobooks to MP3 converter. But it is not as easy as you think of it. It requires you a deeper learning before you have your audiobooks converted in here.
First you must find audiobooks in iTunes or have song files recognized as audiobooks and then convert them all to MP3 format. Choose “Edit” > “Preferences” > “General” > “Import Settings”. A new window will pop up, drop down the first menu and ensure “MP3 Encoder” and then set the encoding quality. Close “Preferences” and go to select your audiobooks in iTunes. Right click the file and choose “Create MP3 Version” from the “Advanced” menu. Now your audiobooks have an MP3 version you can use on the other devices.
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Free audiobooks to MP3 converter (for Windows & Mac)
There are many excuses that you don’t feel like using iTunes. Obviously iTunes is very complicated and not that user friendly to non-computer savvy people. Then you can consider Free Online Video Converter as an alternative to convert audiobooks to MP3 free. Audiobooks, to some extent, is a kind of audio file. This application handles this sort of files very quickly and efficiently.
All you need to do is access the official website at first as it is an online-based service. Press “Select files to convert”, and you’ll be asked to install a Launcher if you are the first time using it. After that, load audiobooks into the application, choose “MP3” as the output format and lastly, click “Convert” and the audiobooks will be saved as MP3 files directly on your PC.
You see it works faster than the first one. The only problem with it is it needs internet connection to operate. So if you don’t have an internet connection, you cannot use it. If you have poor connection, the process of converting might also be slower.
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Video Converter Studio (for Windows)
Apart from iTunes and the online app, Video Converter Studio is a professional audiobooks to MP3 converter. It can batch convert audiobooks in different file types into MP3 format. It gives people better experience and more options, for example, high quality guarantee, fast processing speed, more supported devices, and many other available features. The steps to convert audiobooks are:
- Download and install the software to your PC.
- Open one or multiple audiobooks by clicking “Add files” on the interface.
- Choose “MP3” from “Audio” list by dropping down Profile menu.
- Press “Convert” to process the audiobooks.
It seems that this software really provides a great way to people who are going to transcode media files. In reality, it can do many tasks beyond your imagination. It can download files with different resolution, record screen activity in different mode and create slideshow with pictures and music, etc.
3 best websites to download free audiobooks
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Lit2Go
Lit2Go, run by Florida’s Educational Technology Clearinghouse, is a free website for audiobooks with a fine looking interface. It offers a huge collection of stories and poems that people can browse by author, genre, title, collection and reading level. People can take advantage of the homepage search option to find out their interested audiobooks. There is no need to convert audiobooks to MP3 on this site as the content is downloaded in MP3 format only.
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Librophile
Librophile provides 100,000+ free collections compiled both free and paid audiobooks and ebooks. All collections are well categorized by different types like free and paid, popular and latest, audiobooks and ebooks, genres, etc. There’s quick search option on the interface. Users can figure out their preferred audiobooks quickly.
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Audiobooks.net
Convert Audible To Mp3 Free Windows 10
Audiobooks.net comes with a wide selection of modern audiobooks. The audiobooks are grouped by genres. Each one has a brief introduction. Users can preview, stream and download them for free for 30 days only. When the free trial expired, you have to pay money monthly.