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"I used to download audio books that ended in the format of AAX or AA on the Audible app with my phone. However, they are saved in the format of AAXC lately. I just want to convert AAXC to MP3, so I can listen to Audible books on my older MP3 player that doesn't support the Audible app. How do I convert Audible AAXC to MP3 for playing freely?"
Lots of Audible users reported that all Audible books downloaded from the Audible app for Android and iOS are saved in the extension of AAXC. Inevitably, the change of audio file format from Audible breaks the playback of Audible books for some Audible listeners. Prior to that, lots of Audible listeners use an Audible to MP3 converter for getting Audible to MP3, then those Audible books can be played with their desired devices. But now they are not able to directly convert Audible AAXC to MP3. Don't worry! Here we'll show you the best way to convert Audible AAXC to MP3 or other plain formats to make it possible to play Audible books on devices that don't support the Audible app.
Part 1. What Is Audible AAXC Format?
What is Audible AAXC format?
The AAXC file extension is a new data file format associated with Audible audiobooks. This file extension was developed by Audible, which is the enhanced format of AAX or AAX. All audio books downloaded from the Audible app for Android or iOS are ended in the new format of AAXC instead of AAX or AA since June 2019. The file in AAXC format can be opened with the Audible app on some specified devices.
Why does Audible use AAXC format?
The AAXC format is only applied to those audio books downloaded from Audible on the mobile device. The purpose of adopting this new AAXC format is to prevent Audible books from being decrypted. But Audible doesn't support many devices or services until now. To play Audible books on devices or services that do not get Audible admittance, most Audible listeners choose to convert Audible to MP3.
How to save Audible as AAX instead of AAXC?
Fortunately, the new format is only adopted on all audiobooks downloaded from the mobile Audible app. The AAXC container format is the same as the Audible AAX format while it uses a different encryption scheme. So, you can switch to download Audible books in AAX format without worrying about the quality problem. You can save audiobooks in the format of AAX form Audible web page. Or you can export Audible books as the format of AAX through the Audible app for desktop. Then you can use the method below to convert Audible files to MP3.
Part 2. How to Convert Audible AAXC to MP3 on Computer
2.1 Review: ViWizard Audible to MP3 Converter
ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter has a powerful and professional feature in aspects of converting Audible audiobooks losslessly. It is specially developed for Audible users to convert Audible audiobooks to up to 15 format files, including MP3, M4A, AAC, and more. This converter supports batch conversion and runs at 100× faster speed.
In addition, it will save Audible audio books with the ID3 tags kept. When you convert Audible books, you don't need the authentication of Audible and iTunes. This feature is not supported by other Audible converters. You can feel free to transfer Audible audiobooks to any device or player with the help of ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter.
Key Features of ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter
- Convert Audible audiobooks to MP3 and more plain formats
- Remove DRM protection from Audible audio books losslessly
- Customize lots of audio parameters for the output audiobooks
- Split Audible audiobooks into small segments by time or chapters
2.2 How to Download Audible Books to Computer
Before using ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter, you need to download Audible audiobooks to your computer first. You need to choose to save Audible audiobooks in the format of AAX or AAX. Follow the below steps to download Audible audiobooks to a computer.
Step 1. Go to www.audible.com and log in to your personal Amazon account.
Step 2. Switch to Library and then click on the Titles button to view all your purchased audiobooks.
Step 3. Click on the Download button to download Audible books to your computer.
2.3 How to Convert Audible Files to MP3 via ViWizard
After saving Audible books as AA or AAX files, then you can use ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter to convert Audible books to MP3. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for converting Audible books to MP3 via ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter.
Step 1Import Audible Audiobooks to ViWizard
Simply run ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter on your computer, then click on the Add Files button to upload Audible files from your computer to the converter. Also, you can directly drag and drop your Audible books from the computer to the main screen of the software.
Step 2Set MP3 as the Output Format for Audible
After your target Audible books are imported into the converter, click on the Format panel at the bottom left of the converter and choose the output format from the pop-up window. There are a large number of formats for you to choose from.
Step 3Start to Convert Audible Books to MP3
Click the Editor icon listed in each column of the audiobook to split the book into different segments before starting the conversion. Then continue to click on the Convert button to start converting Audible books to MP3 or other audio formats.
Conclusion
Although we still don't have a direct way to convert Audible AAXC to MP3, we have an alternative method. That is to save Audible books as AA or AAX in advance and use ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter to convert Audible books to MP3.
Adam Gorden is an experienced writer of ViWizard who is obsessed about tech, movie and software.
