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When it comes to audiobooks, Audible comes first into our heads. It is not an exaggeration to say that Audible is the largest audiobook seller in the world boasting over 200,000 audiobooks. Apart from its huge catalog, Audible's offline feature, Whispersync for Voice, high compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more also help Audible win over 27.3 million users. Whether on the Audible website or its official app, you are free to browse and manage your audio titles. This also offers great convenience to stream Audible books online.
But generally, we don't have access to WiFi after we leave our homes, offices, or on the go. Even if we have a mobile internet connection, the cost of using cellular data for online listening could be high. Thus, the Audible offline feature comes in handy. Here you can find the best ways to listen to Audible offline on different devices. Scroll down to read!
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Part 1. Does Audible Work Offline?
Absolutely, Audible works offline! The best part is you can listen to your favorite audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals without needing an internet connection - just make sure to download them first using the Audible app or website. This is perfect for those times when you're on a plane, in the middle of nowhere, or just want to save some data.
Now, how this offline feature works can vary a bit depending on what device you're using. It might sound simple - and it is! - but there's one key point to keep in mind: Audible no longer has a dedicated app for desktops, which includes both Windows and macOS. So, if you want to download titles on your computer, you'll need to buy them first using an Audible credit or your credit card, regardless of your subscription type.
Let's discuss this topic a bit further: when you download titles on your computer, they'll be saved in either AA or AAX formats, and you can find these files right in your local storage. If you're using the Audible app on your phone or tablet, offline access is part of your subscription benefits with Audible Plus or Audible Premium Plus. This means you can download and enjoy your content without worrying about whether you have Wi-Fi. Plus, if you're on Android, the app offers another format called AAXC that's made just for mobile devices.
Now, what about other devices? While we can't list all of them here, it's good to know that many popular devices, like smartwatches and smart TVs, support Audible's offline service. But what if you check your devices and find they're not supported? ViWizard Audible Converter makes it super convenient to enjoy audiobooks no matter where you are. If you want to listen on something like an MP3 player, you can easily convert those files to MP3 in advance, and you're all set to listen without an internet connection!
A unique and innovative Audible audiobook converter to convert any protected Audible audio book from AA or AAX formats to universal formats, including lossless audio, MP3, AAC, FLAC, M4A, M4B, 2AV, AC3, and more in an easiest yet fastest way ever and with up to 100× super faster speed.
Part 2. How to Listen to Audible Offline on Various Devices
In this part, we'll explore how you can listen to your Audible titles offline. Remember? You can download any titles you purchase from Audible, even if you don't have a subscription. Just make sure to check your subscription status and available device storage to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Method 1: Using Desktop
Option 1: Download Audible Titles on Web (Windows/macOS)
- Visit Audible.com from a browser and log into your account.
- From the top menu, select Library and pick the audiobook you want to listen to offline.
- Click the Download button next to the title, and the download will begin.
- You can view the progress in the top right corner. When the download is complete, open the file to locate it in your local folder.
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Option 2: Download Audible Titles on iTunes (Windows/macOS)
- Locate and right-click the downloaded Audible AA/AAX file.
- Select Open with iTunes.
- After opening it in iTunes, you will be prompted to authorize your Audible account. Click on Activate in iTunes on the Audible website to complete the authorization.
- Now, open iTunes and go to the Audiobooks section where your downloaded Audible books will display.
- Double-click the Audible title to listen to it offline on iTunes.
Note: If you are using macOS 10.14.6 Mojave or earlier, you can use iTunes for offline listening. However, since macOS 10.15 Catalina, Apple has discontinued iTunes. You will need to follow the steps below to play Audible offline using Apple Books.
Option 3: Download Audible Titles on Apple Books (macOS)
- Download your Audible books to your computer and locate the files. Right-click the Audible book file and choose the Open with Books option.
- In the pop-up window, authorize this computer by selecting Yes and providing your Audible account info.
- Hit the Activate Now button. Your Audible books will appear in the Audiobooks section of Apple Books.
- Double-click the title, and you can start listening to Audible offline.
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Method 2: Using Mobile
Option 1: Download Audible Titles on Audible App (iOS/Android)
- Download and install the Audible app on your mobile phone and log in with your account name and password.
- Make sure you've purchased books or that an Audible membership is linked to your account.
- Navigate to Library > Titles > All Titles to find all your audiobooks. They are not downloaded by default; simply tap the cover to initiate the download.
- The time it takes to download will depend on the file size and your internet connection speed. Once done, the cover art will no longer have that small arrow on it and won't be greyed out.
- Go back to Library > Titles and use the Downloaded button to listen to your downloaded Audible books offline.
Part 3. Best Alternatives to Listen to Audible Offline Everywhere
The Audible app and website do work very well on downloading audiobooks. However, if you'd like to transfer Audible audiobooks to your MP3 players such as Sony Walkman, Creative Zen, or SanDisk Sansa for offline listening when you are doing exercise, it would be difficult. This is because the protected Audible audiobook files don't allow to be copied. So what can you do?
Take it easy. ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter is here to help. It is developed with the most advanced technology which can crack the Audible DRM protection like a flash. Besides, functioning as a powerful converter, it supports a list of popular formats including Lossless, MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, and so on at 100X faster speed. To make the output files easier to navigate during playback, ViWizard allows you to split audiobooks by chapters, time, or segments. If you are not satisfied with the narration volume or speed, it also offers options to change them as you want.
You can download the free trial version of this Audible Converter now. After conversion, all Audible files are DRM-free and can be playable and compatible with most devices. With the help of ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter, listening to Audible offline can't be easier.
Key Features of ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter
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- Convert Audible audiobook to unprotected audio formats like MP3
- Split Audible book into several smaller segments by chapter or by time
- Support playing Audible audiobooks on any device or media player
- Handle the conversion of Audible audiobooks up to 100× faster speed
Step 1Import Audible Files to ViWizard
To begin with, please make sure you've downloaded Audible books on your computer. If you haven't downloaded the books yet, you can follow the guide in Part 2. And then you can drag and drop the Audible books from the local folder to the ViWizard software main screen. You can also hit on the Add Files button in the upper-left corner of ViWizard Audible Converter.
Step 2Customize Audible Audiobooks
Depending on the supported formats of your devices that you want to listen to Audible offline, you can select the output format you want by clicking the Format panel at the bottom left corner. If you are not sure what format to select, it is always right to select MP3 which is a universal format for any device. By the way, usually Audible audiobooks are big with multiple chapters, we'd suggest you click the editing icon beside each title and then select the option Split audiobook by chapter.
Step 3Download Audible Books for Offline Listening
When everything is ready, you can simply click Convert, and ViWizard will remove protection from your Audible audiobooks. When they are done, the Audible AA/AAX books will become unprotected and common audio files. You can browse all your converted audiobooks by clicking the Converted button from the top. It is easy to locate them in the local folder and play them with the built-in media player.
Step 4Transfer Audible Books to Any Device
Generally, you can connect any of your devices including portable players to the computer via a USB cable and then copy and paste the converted Audible files directly. But if you are using iPod MP3 players, you'd better transfer the audiobooks by iTunes. After transferring, you won't need an internet connection to listen to Audible offline.
Conclusion
So that is all. To play Audible without WiFi, you can directly use the Audible app, iTunes, or Apple Books to play Audible downloaded titles. Else if you want to transfer Audible to multiple devices to listen to Audible offline, converting the Audible audiobooks to universal formats by using ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter will be the best alternative solution. What do you think?
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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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