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Note: If you get a message about changing an audible download manager setting, follow these directions. Converting AAX files to MP3 is done by selecting one or more downloaded files and choosing “Convert to MP3” from the Action menu. Or simply select “Convert All to MP3” from the Controls menu.
Audible is one of the most popular online audiobook providers for all time. It has created 3 different kinds of Audible audio formats including AA, AAX and AAX+, which are encrypted with the Digital Right Management to prevent unauthorized use of the audiobooks. However, only the selected mobile devices with authorized Audible account can play the AAX files. If you want to enjoy your Audible audiobooks on an MP3 player or in your car, you need to convert AAX to MP3.
In this comprehensive guide, I will show you some effective methods to convert Audible to MP3.
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Part 1. Convert AAX to MP3 with Audile AAX Converter
What You'll Need
1. TuneFab Apple Music Converter: It is not only an Apple Music Converter , but also an AAX to MP3 converter. As a professional audiobook converter, it works perfectly on defeating Audible DRM and converting AAX/AA files to other plain audio formats including MP3, M4A, AAC, etc. When the Audible DRM protection has been removed, you can save the converted MP3 files to your computer or transfer the MP3 audiobook to any of your media player. Most importantly, it can convert Audible AAX to MP3 with an incredibly fast speed, for example, it will take less than 5 minutes to convert a 10-hour Audible AAX file.
2. iTunes: iTunes is required if you are using TuneFab Apple Music Converter. Please make sure that you have installed the latest version of iTunes. Besides, it's important to connect your Audible account to iTunes to make sure that your iTunes is authorized to play the imported Audible AAX file.
3. Audible AAX audiobook: You need to import Audible files into iTunes library and make sure the audiobooks are playable.
How to Convert Audible AAX to MP3
Step 1. Import AAX Files to iTunes Library
To get started, follow the steps below to add your AAX audiobooks to iTunes library.
* On Windows: Open iTunes and go to 'Book' > 'Audiobook' section. Then click the 'File' > 'Add File to Library' to add AAX files to iTunes.
* On Mac: Open iTunes and go to 'Book' > 'Audiobook' section. Then Click 'File' > 'Add to library' to add AAX files to iTunes.
Step 2. Add Audiobook to AAX to MP3 Converter
Run the TuneFab Apple Music Converter. And you will find all your iTunes media are shown on the 'Playlist' section. Open the 'Audiobooks' playlist and tick the AAX audiobooks you want to convert. Or take advantage of the 'Search Box' to locate the AAX files quickly.
Step 3. Choose MP3 as the Output Format
Go to 'Output Settings' > 'Output Format' to select the MP3 as output format from the drop-down list. And you can also adjust other profile setting to custom the audio file as you like. Then set the destination folder by clicking the '…' icon beside to the 'Output Folder'.
Note: If you would like to keep the original chapter info of your AAX audiobook, you'd better select M4A as the output format instead of MP3.
Step 4. Convert AAX to MP3
Press the big 'Convert' button to start converting AAX to MP3 format. Due to 16X faster conversion speed of TuneFab Apple Music Converter, you can finish the whole conversion within minutes.
Once the conversion finished, you can transfer the AAX audiobooks to iPod or burn Auidble audiobooks to CD, etc. for listening. TuneFab Apple Music Converter is also capable of converting Apple Music and iTunes M4P music to plain MP3, M4A, MKV, AU, AIFF and so on. Now get this program from below and start your own work!
Part 2. Convert Audible Audiobooks (.aax) to .mp3 for Free
#1. OpenAudible - Free AAX to MP3 Converter
OpenAUdible is an open source Audible audiobook converter that most recommended by many users from Reddit. It supports macOS, Windows and Linux system so you can download the exact version you need from its official website. It not only allows you to import existing AAX files from your local folder, but also lets you browse purchased AAX files from Auidble.com directly by connecting your Audible account with this program.
Once your files are imported successfully, you will see the detailed audiobook info and all the imported audiobooks on the main interface.
Important Note:
When I first used OpenAudible, I noticed that its 'Convert to MP3' button is not available, so I thought this program cannot convert AAX files at all. But it turns out that I was wrong. Because this program actually converts all my Audible titles automatically, without having to click at anything.
This is how I find the converted AAX files:
Right click at the audiobook title, and select “Show MP3”, then I found them in my local folder. Amazing!
#2. AAX to MP3 – Free Audible Audiobook Manager
AAX to MP3 is also an open source Audible manager. You need to sign in your Audible account when using this program. And it says it can convert AAX to MP3 with in a fast and free way. No iTunes is required.
If you are looking for more free tools to convert AAX to MP3, go to Reddit and you will find what you need easily.
Part 3. Explore more – How to Get DRM-free Audiobooks Online
If you want to download DRM-free audiobooks from the online websites, try the followings:
#1. LibriVox: It provides free audiobooks for anyone to listen to. You can download the audiobooks for offline playback, or you can just listen to the books online. All audiobooks are DRM-free.
#2.Downpour: It's a famous online audiobooks seller that provides high quality audiobooks. You are able to download DRM-free audiobooks to your iPhone, Android or other devices for offline listening.
If you have discovered more effective tools to convert AAX to MP3, please share them with us by leaving a comment below.
Video Guide on How to Convert AAX to MP3
'I want to listen to my Audible books on my old MP3 player. Is there any way to convert the Audible books to the MP3 format that can be supported by the old device?'
If you like to listen to audiobooks, you must be familiar with Audible.com. From Audible, you can buy various audiobooks, radio and TV programs, and audiobooks version of some magazines, newspaper. However, sometime you might come across the problem that fail to transfer Audible audiobooks to Sony Walkman, Xbox 360, or some other devices for listening. To solve this problem, here is a solution I am going to recommend about.
For Audible audiobooks, here are 2 ways to convert your audiobook into the compatible MP3 format, one is converting ways absolutely and the other is recording ways.
Part 1. Solution for Converting Audible to MP3 for Unsupported Devices
Method 1. Converting Audible to MP3 on Converting Ways
Before you started to know the way, what you need to convert Audible to MP3 format is an awesome Audiobooks converter called TuneFab Apple Music Converter. It has the ability to remove DRM and convert AA and AAX audible audiobooks to the plain audio format including MP3, M4A, AC3, FLAC, AU, AIF, etc. that supported by almost all devices. With it, you can experience the 16X faster speed and 100% original quality.
Step 1. Add Audible Audiobooks to iTunes
Actually, this TuneFab Apple Music Converter can only work with iTunes. So you need to import the Audible AA or AAX files to iTunes library before we start the conversion.
Step 2. Select the Audible Audiobooks
After opening this program, it will automatically detect all your iTunes media file and load to the software. You only need to open 'Audiobook' Playlist and choose the Audible audiobook you want to convert to MP3 or other formats.
Step 3. Select Output Format
Go to 'Output Format' to select MP3 as output audio format. Then you can go to 'Output Folder' to specify a destination folder to save converted files.
Tips: You can also customize the output settings such as codec, audio channel, bit-rate, sample rate, and etc.
Step 4. Convert Audible Audiobooks to MP3
Click on the 'Convert' button, and then the program will pop up a converting window. Here you can check the task process. When the conversion finished, you can go to the output folder to find the Audible audiobooks in MP3 format.
Note: With these 3 minutes long converted files, you can experience the quality that TuneFab Apple Music brings you. After checking, you can't help getting your converter registered.
Here is the Video Guidance you may not want to miss about:
Method 2. Converting Audible to MP3 on Recording Ways
Here is I am going to recommend a recorder, called TuneFab Screen Recorder, you can turn on your Audible and turn on this recorder. Following this recording guidance, you will learn how to listening Audible audiobooks.
Step 1. Launch the software
Step 2. Select the Audio Recorder
On above interface, you can select the Audio Recorder for recording, then you will shift to the recording interface.
Note: Don't forget to turn on your system Audio and microphone for recording
Step 3. Choose Output Folder and Output Settings
On the recording interface, there is an Enneagon Button which is called Settings. Clicking this button, you can select your output folder and settings for better getting your recorded files.
Step 4. Click the 'REC' Button to Record
After getting ready for your recording progress, you can click REC to record. When it is over, you can click stop for saving your Audible audiobooks.
Here you have got 2 tips on convert Audible audiobooks on 2 separated ways. You can choose your favorite ways to get started.
Part 2. Known More about Your Audible Audiobooks
A. Format:
The audible audio format is a proprietary audio scheme which is specifically designed for the secure distribution and use of audiobooks on various software and hardware devices.
Compatible Format: Format 2 (.AA), Format 3 (.AA), Format 4 (.AA), Enhanced Audio (.AAX / .AAX+)
However, there are several different Audible formats that mainly include AA, AAX, and AAX+. Here is a table that you can know concrete details of these Audible audio formats.
B. Devices:
For Computer (Mac or PC): You can open Audible audiobooks with iTunes in Mac Operating systems and with Audible Manager, Nero 11, Rapid Solution Tunebite 9, SoundTaxi Media Suite and TuneCab in Microsoft Windows-based systems.
For Some Hardware devices: Apple's iPods/iPads/iPhone, Android phones and tablets, Windows phone, Blackberry with Android system, Sandisk MP3 players, Creative MP3 players, Amazon Kindle, etc.
To know more Audible support devices, you can go to Audible.com to know more details. Enjoy your Audible Audiobooks playing without any limitation with such understandable converter, TuneFab Apple Music Converter.