How to Upload Audible Audiobooks to Google Drive for Backup

Part 1. Can I Save from Audible to Google Drive?

Yes, you can upload Audible audiobooks to Google Drive for storage, but you cannot save them directly. Audible audiobooks are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) and encoded in proprietary formats, primarily .aax and .aa. These formats can only be played on authorized devices through the Audible app. Google Drive supports common audio formats like MP3, MPEG, and WAV. Since AAX/AA files are not on this list, attempts to upload them will fail.

Therefore, to upload Audible audiobooks to Google Drive, you must first removes the DRM protection from Audible convert them to MP3 or another format supported by Google Drive. Among all Audible audiobook converters, ViWizard Audible Converter enables direct batch downloading of all books from the Audible library into your desired open file format. Therefore, you don't need to download the original files from the Audible website and then import them into the converter.

Most importantly, ViWizard supports most of the common audio formats compatible with Google Drive.

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Part 2. How to Convert Audible Audiobooks for Google Drive

ViWizard Audible Converter not only converts Audible audiobooks into formats compatible with Google Drive, but also helps you split audiobooks into chapters or segments. This ensures chapter markers remain intact even after converting books to other formats. Furthermore, for large Audible libraries, you needn't worry about conversion time, as ViWizard converts files up to 100 times faster.

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Steps to Convert Audible Books for Google Drive Using ViWizard

Step 1Launch ViWizard and Log in to Audible

Download and install ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter on your computer. Open it and log in to your Audible account through the built-in web player to access your library.

Step 2Set Output Format and Quality

Click the menu icon, then go to Preferences > Conversion. Open the Output Format dropdown menu and select a format accepted by Google Drive, such as MP3, M4A, WAV, or FLAC. Adjust the audio quality as needed and set the folder where saved files will be stored.

Step 3Add Audiobooks to Convert

After logging in, your Audible library will appear. Click the plus (+) button to load your books, then select the titles you want and add them to the list.

Step 4Start Converting

Click the Convert button. ViWizard will quickly convert your selected Audible audiobooks to the selected output formats and save them in the chosen folder.

Part 3. How to Upload Audible Books to Google Drive

Now you have got the converted Audible audios. And it is quite easy to upload Audible books to Google Drive. You can upload them directly from your computer to Google Drive, or transfer the converted audiobooks to your Android, iPhone or tablet for uploading.

From Windows/Mac Computer:

You can upload files directly from your drive.google.com web interface or desktop using Google Drive.

Way 1. Use Google Drive Website

1. On your computer, navigate to https://drive.google.com/ and sign into your account.
2. At the top left, click New > File Upload/Folder Upload.
3. Go to browse the converted Audible files stored on your computer and then upload them into Google Drive.

Alternatively, you can drag the converted Audible audios or folder to Google Drive:

1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
2. Open the desired folder or create a new folder.
3. To upload downloaded Audible files and folders, drag them into the Google Drive folder.

Then we just need to wait for the upload process to finish.

Way 2. Use the Google Drive Desktop App

1. Download and install the Google Drive application on your computer.
2. Then on your computer, you'll find a folder called "Google Drive".
3. Drag downloaded Audible files or folders into that folder. They will automatically upload to your Drive and be accessible at drive.google.com.

From Android/iPhone/Tablet:

1. Transfer Downloaded Audible Audiobooks to Phone/Table

To upload your converted Audible audiobooks, first transfer them to your Android, iPhone, or tablet.

1. Connect your computer and phone/tablet using a USB cable.
2. Adjust your phone/tablet settings to enable file transfer mode. Choose 'File Transfer/Transfer Files' if prompted.
3. Use File Explorer/Finder on your computer to access your phone's storage or tablet's storage.
4. Locate the downloaded Audible audiobooks and copy the desired files.
5. Choose the files you wish to transfer and copy them.
6. Paste the copied files into your preferred directory on your phone or tablet.
7. Verify that the music files have been transferred successfully to your device's storage.

2. Upload Downloaded Audible Audiobooks to Google Drive

1. On your Android/iPad/tablet, open the Google Drive app.
2. Tap Add (the Plus icon).
3. Select Upload.
4. Choose the converted Audible files you wish to upload.
5. The uploaded files will be available in 'My Drive' until you decide to move them.

Part 4. How to Play Audible Audiobooks from Google Drive

Once you have successfully uploaded the Audible audiobooks to Google Drive, it is time to play your audiobooks from Google Drive with the right player.

1. Using Google Drive's Built-in Player

The simplest way to play audiobooks is directly within the Google Drive interface.

On the web:

1. Visit drive.google.com in your web browser.
2. Navigate to the folder containing your uploaded audiobook file.
3. Double-click the file to open it. Google Drive will automatically launch a basic audio player.

Limitations: The native player is very basic. It plays only one file at a time and lacks essential audiobook features such as bookmarks, variable playback speed, and continuous playback of multiple files.

2. Using Third-Party Cloud Music Players

For a true audiobook experience, it's best to choose third-party apps specifically designed to connect with Google Drive. These apps offer features unavailable in the native Google Drive player.

For Android:

CloudPlayer is a feature-rich music and audiobook player that integrates seamlessly with Google Drive. It allows you to stream files, create playlists, and download files for offline use.

1. Go to the Google Play Store, search for "CloudPlayer," and download the app.
2. Open CloudPlayer and navigate to the Settings menu > Link to Cloud Accounts > Google Drive.
3. You will be prompted to log in to your Google account and grant CloudPlayer permission to access your Google Drive.
4. Once the account is linked, CloudPlayer will begin scanning your Google Drive for audio files.
5. After the scan is complete, your converted audiobook files will appear in the CloudPlayer library.
6. Tap the audiobook file or chapter you want to listen to.

For iOS:

GoPlayer is an excellent iOS application designed specifically for streaming audio from Google Drive.

1. Visit the Apple App Store, search for "GoPlayer," and download the application.
2. Open GoPlayer and follow the prompts to connect to your Google Drive account.
3. Once connected, GoPlayer will display your Google Drive folders.
4. Navigate to the folder where your converted audiobook files are saved.
5. Tap an audiobook file to begin playback.
6. If needed, use the playback speed slider, sleep timer, and audio bookmarks within the GoPlayer interface.

Conclusion

Whether we want to upload Audible audiobooks to Google Drive or other apps that don't support Audible audiobooks, converting them to MP3 or other common formats is always an ultimate choice. Only by converting them, we can own those Audible books completely and play them on any device anytime. Just use ViWizard Audible Converter to do this!