Audible attracts most audiobook listeners, but not all the listeners like the Audible app. There are always some errors appearing suddenly and stopping the listening, such as Audible audiobook not playing, Audible app not working, and so on. Maybe you don't want to use the Audible app but you cannot give up Audible audiobooks. Why not look for another app to play Audible audiobooks? Apple Books app is an app of Apple, which is called iBooks in the past. It can be used to read e-books or listen to audiobooks. It is a good choice for iOS users.
But here's the question: Can you transfer Audible books to Apple Books? The answer is yes, you can definitely add Audible books to Apple Books and play them on your Mac or iOS devices. Let's dive into now.
Part 1. Can I Transfer Audible Books to Apple Books?
Yes, you can enjoy your Audible titles on both Mac and iOS devices through the Apple Books app. Here are two main ways to do it:
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Method 1: Import Audible Books to Apple Books
For Mac users, syncing Audible titles with Apple Books is easy. Download your Audible books to Apple Books on your Mac, add the audiobooks to the Books app, then sync them to your iOS devices. However, this method requires you to authorize Audible in Apple Books to link them togerther.
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Method 2: Convert Audible Audiobooks to Apple Books
Some users report that even after authorization, their downloaded Audible books won't open in Apple Books or fail to sync to iPhone. This happens because of Audible's DRM protection.
To fix this, convert Audible audiobooks to common formats like M4B or MP3 and then add them to Apple Books manually. You can use ViWizard Audible Converter to do this. It converts Audible books at 100× faster speed while keeping the original audio quality, chapters, and metadata. So, this method is ideal for users who want a 100% reliable method and a more flexible listening experience. Besides playing them with Apple Books, you can also import the converted files to other audiobook players on your Mac or iPhone.
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Part 2. How to Add Audible Books to Apple Books on Mac
Ready to get started? Our guide includes a step-by-step walkthrough with these two methods.
Method 1. Import Audible Books to Apple Books
Step 1Download Audible Audiobooks on Your Mac
- Go to the Audible website in your web browser.
- Sign in to your Audible account.
- Open Library and find the titles you want.
- Click the Download button next to each title.
- Once downloaded, locate the Audible .aax files in your Downloads folder on Mac.
Step 2Add Downloaded Audible Books to Apple Books
Now that your Audible files are downloaded, you can import them into the Apple Books app in one of these ways:
- Option 1: Right-click the Audible file and choose Open with > Books.
- Option 2: Drag and drop the Audible audiobook file directly into the Books app.
- Option 3: In the Books app, click File > Import, then select your Audible files.
Step 3 Authorize Your Audible Account in Apple Books
To make sure your audiobooks play properly, you'll need to authorize your computer for Audible purchases:
- Open the Books app on your Mac.
- Choose Account > Authorizations > Authorize This Computer.
- If prompted, sign in with your Amazon or Audible account credentials.
Step 4Access Audible Audiobooks in Apple Books
- In the Books app, select Audiobooks under Library. You'll see your transferred Audible titles.
- Double-click the cover to start listening.
- While playing the audiobook with Apple Books, use playback controls such as chapter navigation, 15-second skip, or speed adjustment.
Head to Part 3 for a step-by-step guide on how you can play your Audible books on your iPhone or iPad using the Apple Books app.
Method 2. Convert Audible Audiobooks to Apple Books
Want to transfer the Audible Originals to Apple Books? Or having trouble adding Audible books to the Books app? Don't worry, we believe that by using ViWizard Audible Converter, you will see how flexible and easy the Audible to Apple Books process can be.
Why ViWizard? ViWizard Audible Converter streamlines the conversion process. Unlike other converters, there's no need to authorize iTunes accounts or install the Audible app. You don't have to pre-download the audiobook files on your Mac. ViWizard lets you directly download all the titles in your Audible library with just one click. Check out the tutorial below.
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- ViWizard can convert Audible audiobooks to MP3 and various other formats.
- Experience a remarkable 100X faster conversion speed with ViWizard.
- Opt for the Lossless option to retain 100% of the original audiobook quality.
- ViWizard ensures ID3 tags are preserved for organized audiobook information.
How to Download Audible Books to Apple Books via ViWizard
Step 1 Open ViWizard and Sign In
Download and install ViWizard Audible Converter on your Mac. Launch it. You will see a built-in Audible web player within the ViWizard program. Click Log In and sign in with your Audible account. This allows ViWizard to access all the books in your library.
Step 2 Choose the Output Format
Go to the menu bar and open Preferences, then click Conversion. Choose an output format like M4B, which is compatible with Apple Books and preserves chapter markers. You can also set the audio quality to Lossless and choose the folder where your converted files will be saved.
Step 3 Add Audible Books for Conversion
In the Audible web player, open your library. Click the plus (+) button in the lower right corner. Select the titles you want to transfer to Apple Books in the pop-up window. Then click Add to List to queue them for conversion.
Step 4Convert and Save Your Files
Click Convert. ViWizard will convert your books to the selected M4B format. When it's done, you can play the converted Audible books directly within ViWizard. Or, click the folder icon to open the output folder and access the converted files locally on your Mac.
Step 5Add M4B Audiobooks to Apple Books
Now that you've successfully converted your Audible audiobooks to M4B using ViWizard Audible Converter, it's time to import the files into Apple Books. Since these are standard audiobook files, you don't need to authorize your computer before importing.
- Launch the Apple Books app on your Mac.
- In the Books app, navigate to File in the menu bar.
- Choose Import.
- Select the converted M4B audiobooks you want to add to Apple Books.
- Click Add or Open to import the selected MP3 audiobooks.
- In the Apple Books app, go to the Audiobooks section in the Library to find your added M4B Audible audiobooks.
Part 3. How to Play Audible with Apple Books on iOS
Now that you've added your Audible audiobooks to Apple Books, whether in encrypted or decrypted M4B format on your Mac, let's see how to play them on your iOS devices — iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Generally, you can sync your Apple Books audiobook library to iOS via Finder or iCloud.
Method 1. Sync via Finder
Step 1 Connect your iOS device to your Mac with a USB or USB-C cable.
Step 2 Open Finder.
Step 3 Select your iPhone or iPad from the sidebar under Locations.
Step 4 Click the Audiobooks tab at the top.
Step 5 Check the box for Sync audiobooks onto [device name].
Step 6 Choose All Audiobooks or Selected audiobooks.
Step 7 If you choose selected, check the boxes for the titles you want to transfer.
Step 8 Click Apply or Sync in the bottom-right corner to start the transfer.
Method 2. Sync via iCloud
On your Mac:
Step 1 Choose Apple menu > System Settings.
Step 2 Click your name at the top of the sidebar.
Step 3 Click iCloud.
Step 4 Click iCloud Drive and turn on Sync this Mac.
Step 5 Click Apps syncing to iCloud Drive.
Step 6 Make sure Books is turned on.
Step 7 Open the Books app.
Step 8 Go to the menu bar and choose Books > Settings > General.
Step 9 Select Collections, bookmarks, and highlights.
On your iPhone or iPad:
Step 1 Go to Settings and tap your name at the top.
Step 2 Tap iCloud > iCloud Drive and turn on Sync this iPhone.
Step 3 Tap Apps syncing to iCloud Drive, scroll down, and make sure Books is on.
Step 4 Go back to the main Settings screen and tap Books.
Step 5 Make sure Reading Now and iCloud Drive are enabled.
Step 6 Open the Books app.
Step 7 Go to the Audiobooks section.
Step 8 Tap the download icon (cloud with an arrow) next to the titles you want on your device.
Summary
When you feel the Audible app is hard to use, the Apple Books app is a good alternative for listening to Audible audiobooks. To listen to Audible books with Apple Books, you can either download them from the Audible website and import the .aax files into Apple Books, or use ViWizard Audible Converter to convert Audible books to M4B, then transfer the files to the Books app and sync them to your iPhone via Finder or iCloud.
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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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