How to Add Audible Books to iTunes and Sync across Devices

Step 1: Add Audible Books to iTunes

According to the latest changes in Apple software, iTunes has been replaced by the Apple Books app for managing audiobooks on Mac. On Windows systems, iTunes remains the primary application for such tasks. The following methods will guide you on how to get Audible audiobooks into Apple Books (Mac) or iTunes (Windows).

Method 1: Download Audible Books into iTunes on Mac

If you haven't already downloaded your Audible purchases to your Mac computer, this method allows you to download them directly to iTunes for easy access. If you've done this already and got the AA or AAX files, you can skip this method and proceed to Method 2 or 3 for a more straightforward approach.

1. Open a web browser on your computer and go to the Audible website.
2. If you are not signed in, click on the Sign In button and enter your Amazon credentials to log in.



3. Once logged in, click on Library in the top menu.



4. You will see a list of all your purchased audiobooks.
5. Find the audiobook you want to download and click the Download button next to its title.
6. The download will begin, and the file will be saved in a format compatible with iTunes.
7. After the download completes, click the downloaded .aax file in your browser.
8. The Apple Books app will open automatically.
9. Apple Books will prompt you: Authorize your computer.
10. Click Yes to confirm, then sign in with your Audible/Amazon account credentials to complete the process.



11. The audiobook will be imported into your Apple Books. You can find it in the Audiobooks tab and play it directly within the Apple Books app.

Method 2: Import Audible Books to iTunes (Windows/Mac)

If you already host your offline Audible library by storing them on your computer as AA or AAX files, you can easily add them to iTunes.

Tutorial for iTunes on Windows PC:

1. On your computer, find the folder where your downloaded Audible files (AA or AAX) are stored.
2. This is usually the Downloads folder or a specific folder you've designated for Audible downloads.
3. Launch iTunes on your computer. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the Apple website.
4. In iTunes, go to File in the top menu.
5. Select Add File/Folder to Library (Windows) or Add to Library (Mac).



6. Navigate to the folder where your Audible files are stored.
7. Select the AA or AAX files you want to add and click Open. Alternatively, you can select Add Folder to Library if you want to add all files within a folder.
8. To ensure that your computer can play these Audible files, it needs to be authorized.



9. In iTunes, go to Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer.



10. Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted. This step confirms your computer's authorization to play Audible audiobooks.
11. Go to the Audiobooks section in iTunes.



12. You should see your added Audible titles available for playback.

Tutorial for Apple Books on Mac (macOS Catalina or later)

1. Open the Apple Books app.
2. Go to File > Import.
3. Select the .aax file and click Import. You can also drag and drop the file directly into the Apple Books app window.
4. The audiobook will appear in the Audiobooks section of your library.

Method 3: Transfer Converted Audible Books to iTunes (Windows/Mac)

If you prefer to add your audiobooks to iTunes in a more universal format, converting your Audible files to MP3 is the best way to ensure compatibility across various devices. Audible uses a proprietary format (AA or AAX), which can sometimes cause compatibility issues. Using a tool like ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter can help you convert these DRM-protected audiobooks to MP3 or other formats that are compatible with most media players and devices, including iTunes and standard MP3 players.

In addition to MP3 format, ViWizard also supports converting Audible audiobooks to M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, and AIFF formats. After conversion, Audible audiobooks retain their original audio quality, chapters, and ID3 tags. You can manage them in iTunes just like regular music or audiobook files. This means you can easily sync them to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices, or enjoy the content directly on your computer without any format restrictions.

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Step 1 Launch ViWizard and Log In to Audible

First, download and install the ViWizard Audible Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. When you open the software, the built-in Audible web player will automatically appear. Log in with your Audible account to access your library.

Step 2Select Output Format and Customize Settings

Go to the menu bar and open Preferences, then switch to the Conversion tab. Here, select the M4B format to preserve bookmarks and ensure optimal compatibility with the Apple ecosystem. Additionally, adjust parameters like bitrate and sample rate, and set the target folder for saving files.

Step 3 Add Audible Audiobooks to the Converter

Within ViWizard, navigate to your Audible library. Click the plus button to select desired audiobooks. After selection, click Add to List to confirm.

Step 4Convert the Audiobook

Click the Convert button to start processing. The software will quickly export the file in your selected format. After conversion completes, click the folder icon to locate the converted audio file in your computer's output folder.

Step 5Transfer Converted Audible Books to iTunes

1. Open iTunes on your Windows or the Apple Books app on your Mac computer.
2. Drag and drop the converted .m4b file into the application window.
• On iTunes (Windows): Right-click the file, select Song Info (or Get Info), go to the Options tab, and change the media kind to Audiobook.
• On Apple Books (Mac): Since the app is specifically for books and audiobooks, a converted .m4b file should automatically appear in the Audiobooks section.

Step 2: Listen to Audible on iTunes

Once you have added your Audible audiobooks to iTunes, it's time to play the audiobooks, organize and manage them so you can easily access and enjoy your content. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open the iTunes on Windows and the Apple Books on Mac.
2. Locate the imported Audible books.
• On Windows (iTunes): In the upper-left corner of the iTunes window, click the dropdown menu and select Audiobooks.
• On Mac (Apple Books): Click Audiobooks in the left sidebar. Your books will appear in the main window.
3. To start listening to an audiobook, double-click on the title in the Audiobooks section.
4. The audiobook will begin playing in the iTunes player, and you can control playback using the standard play, pause, forward, and rewind buttons.
5. iTunes automatically bookmarks your place when you stop listening to an audiobook. When you return to the audiobook later, iTunes will remember where you left off.

Tip: Organize and Manage Your Audiobooks in iTunes

1. To create a playlist for your audiobooks, click on File > New > Playlist. Name your audiobook playlist and then drag and drop audiobooks into it. This is useful for organizing audiobooks by series, genre, or personal preference.
2. To start listening to an audiobook, double-click on the title in the Audiobooks section.
3. The audiobook will begin playing in the iTunes player, and you can control playback using the standard play, pause, forward, and rewind buttons.
4. iTunes automatically bookmarks your place when you stop listening to an audiobook. When you return to the audiobook later, iTunes will remember where you left off.

Step 3: Sync Audible with iPhone/iPad/iPod

Once you've organized and managed your Audible audiobooks in iTunes, you can sync them to your Apple devices for listening on the go. Here's how you can do it:

1. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your computer.
2. If iTunes doesn't open automatically, launch the iTunes app on your computer.
3. In iTunes, click on the device icon that appears in the upper-left corner of the window. This will open the summary page for your device.
4. On the left sidebar, under your device's settings, click on the Audiobooks tab.



5. Check the box next to Sync Audiobooks.
6. You can choose to sync All audiobooks or Selected audiobooks. If you choose to sync selected audiobooks, check the boxes next to the titles you want to sync.
7. After selecting the audiobooks you want to sync, click the Apply button in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window.



8. iTunes will begin syncing your selected audiobooks to your device. This may take a few minutes, depending on the number and size of the audiobooks.
9. Once the sync is complete, click the Eject button next to your device icon in iTunes to safely disconnect your device.
10. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, open the Books app (formerly known as iBooks).
11. Go to the Library section and select Audiobooks. You should see the audiobooks that you synced from iTunes available for playback.

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Conclusion

Adding Audible audiobooks to iTunes is a great way to keep all your media together and enjoy a seamless listening experience across Apple devices. You can import your Audible books into iTunes on Windows or Apple Books on Mac, or use ViWizard Audible Converter to convert them into open formats like M4B for greater flexibility and compatibility on any device. Once added, you'll be able to organize your library, create playlists, and sync your audiobooks to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod for easy listening wherever you go.