If you're an Audible member, you know how fast your library grows. Each month brings new audiobooks, and before long, your collection is huge. But what if you want to keep them forever or play them on any device you own?
You might think backing up your Audible books is as easy as downloading them to your computer or phone. That works for playing them inside the Audible app. But if a title is removed or you try to open it outside the app, you'll run into trouble.
Don't worry. This guide will show you how to back up Audible books from Android and iPhone to your PC or Mac, and then store them safely on external drives or in the cloud. Let's get started.
Part 1. Backup Audible Books on Android
As an Android user, you have two ways to get your Audible books onto your device. You can download them directly in the app, or, on some older phones, store the files on an SD card.
Step 1Download Audible Books to Your Android Device
- Open the Audible app.
- Tap Library and choose the audiobook you want.
- Tap the download icon. Once it finishes, the audiobook saves to your device.
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Step 2Locate Audible Backup Files
- Audible files live in your phone's internal storage under this path:
- You can open this folder using the File Manager app or by connecting your phone to a computer with a USB cable.
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Step 3Backup Audible Books to SD Card or Cloud
Copy the entire Audible folder and paste it into your SD card's storage. You can also upload it to a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Step 4Keep Your Backups Updated
Each time you download new Audible books, repeat the process to keep your SD card or cloud storage up to date.
⚠ Important: The files on your SD card are still AA/AAX files protected by DRM. If you move the SD card to a computer, the files won't play outside the Audible app. This means it's not a true backup yet. To make your Audible books playable on any device, skip ahead to Part 3 and learn how to create a permanent backup.
Part 2. Backup Audible Books on iPhone
If you use an iPhone or iPad and want to back up your Audible books, there's only one way to get them on your device: downloading them directly in the Audible app.
How to Download Audible Books on iPhone:
- Launch the Audible app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the Library icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Make sure you're viewing All Titles.
- Books not yet downloaded show a downward arrow icon. Tap the cover or the three-dot icon and choose Download to start downloading.
- When the download finishes, the cloud icon disappears. You can now listen offline in the Audible app.
Common Question: Can I Use iCloud or iTunes Backup to Store the Files?
Many iPhone users think backing up their device to iCloud or through iTunes will save their Audible books forever.
The answer is no, and here's why.
- File Protection (DRM): Audible's AA and AAX files are encrypted. Even if your backup includes them, they won't play outside the Audible app.
- Backup Exclusion: iCloud and iTunes backups save app data, settings, and licenses—not large third-party media files. Your downloaded Audible books are skipped to make the backup faster and smaller.
The Truth About Audible Backups on iPhone
Your iPhone backup only saves your license to re-download Audible books later, not the playable audio files themselves.
To make a real, usable backup, you must first convert your Audible books into standard formats using a third-party Audible converter, like ViWizard Audible Converter. Then, you are able to keep the Audible backup files playable in any media player.
Part 3. Backup Audible Books on Desktop (PC & Mac)
Want to keep a safe copy of your Audible books? Back them up on your computer. Audible lets you download your books as local files. You can store, organize, or move them to another device. Here's how to do it on PC and Mac.
Option 1: Download from Audible Website
Audible lets you download purchased titles straight from its website. If you want to back up the Audible downloads, the steps differ slightly between PC and Mac.
For PC Users:
- Go to the Audible website and sign in.
- Open your Library and find the audiobook you want to back up.
- Click Download next to the title.
- The audiobook downloads as an .aa or .aax file, depending on the book.
- You can find it in your browser's Downloads folder.
Read More : How to Download Audible Books to PC (Step by Step)
For Mac Users:
- Visit audible.com and sign in.
- Download your Audible books.
- Double-click the downloaded .aax file.
- It opens automatically and adds to the Audiobooks section of your Apple Books app.
- The first time, you'll need to authorize your computer with your Audible or Amazon account.
- Once imported, your Audible audiobooks are backed up and playable in the Apple Books app.
Read More : How to Download Audible Audiobooks on Mac
Option 2: Use ViWizard Audible Converter
When you download books from Audible, they are locked with DRM protection. You can only play them in the Audible app or in the Apple Books app on Mac. You cannot move or play them on other devices.
ViWizard Audible Converter removes these limits. It converts your Audible books into popular formats like MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, and AIFF. With its 100× faster speed, ViWizard can back up your entire Audible library in no time. The sound stays clear and rich. All the chapters, titles, authors, and ID3 tags remain.
You can also split long audiobooks by chapter. This makes your backup clean and easy to manage. After conversion, you can play your books anywhere. Enjoy them on your TV, Bluetooth speakers, car stereo, or MP3 player.
Convert any protected Audible audiobook to lossless audio, MP3, FLAC, M4A, M4B, WAV, and AIFF formats with full ID3 tags, up to 100 times faster.
How to Backup Audible Books Using ViWizard
Step 1 Download ViWizard Audible Converter and Launch It
Install ViWizard Audible Converter on your computer. Launch the program. A small Audible website window will appear. Sign in with your Amazon or Audible account. This links the tool to your book library.
Step 2 Choose Your Backup Settings
Click the Menu icon. Select Preferences. Go to the Conversion tab. Choose MP3 as your output format. MP3 is best for playing on any device. You can also pick M4A, M4B, FLAC, AIFF, or WAV. Adjust the bitrate if you need higher quality.
Step 3 Add the Books to Convert
Go to your Audible Library inside the ViWizard window. Click the plus (+) button in the corner. A list of your books will show up. Select the book you want. You can select many at once. Click Add to List.
Step 4Convert and Save Your Files
Click the big Convert button. ViWizard will begin the process. The program automatically removes the DRM. It also converts the files to MP3. When it is finished, click the folder icon. This opens the save location. Your books are now unlocked MP3 files. They are ready for permanent backup.
Part 4. Backup Audible Books to External Drives and Cloud
After you convert your Audible books with ViWizard Audible Converter, you can make a secure copy for long-term storage.
Backup to External Drives:
- Connect a USB drive or an external hard drive to your computer.
- Open the folder where ViWizard saved your converted Audible books.
- Copy the files and paste them into your USB or external drive.
- Organize the files by author, title, or chapter so you can find them easily.
Saving your Audible books to USB can give your great convenience and guarantee. And it is also convenient to transfer them to a car or other devices for playing. This passage will show you how to transfer Audible books to USB.
Backup to Cloud Storage:
- Open a cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
- Create a folder for your Audible books.
- Upload the converted files from your computer to the cloud.
- Keep the folder organized by author or title for easy access.
Learn how to upload Audible audiobooks to Google Drive and play audiobooks from Google Drive with the right player.
With backups on both external drives and the cloud, your Audible library is safe. If one day these titles are removed from Audible, your backup files are still there. You can listen to them anytime from your USB drive or cloud storage.
Conclusion
Backing up your Audible books protects your collection and gives you full control. On Android and iPhone, you can download titles in the Audible app and, on Android, store copies on SD cards for extra safety. On PC and Mac, you can download Audible files directly from the website or use ViWizard Audible Converter to remove DRM and convert them into MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, or AIFF. After conversion, you can store them on a USB drive or in the cloud. This ensures your Audible library is safe, playable anywhere, and ready even if the books are removed from Audible.
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Adam Gorden, the digital media specialist at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing the best solutions for digital media management, including audio and video conversion, file optimization, and media workflow enhancements.
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