Where Are Audible Books Stored on Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac

Part 1. Where Does Audible Download To?

When you get an audiobook from Audible, it's like buying a digital book. Instead of pages, it's made up of audio files you can listen to. You might wonder, where do these files go after you get them? Let's break it down.

When you buy and download an audiobook on Audible, the audio files go to your device. However, you can't just grab them like you would with a regular MP3 file. Audible uses specific formats called AA, AAX, AAXC or EXO to keep everything secure. While this protection is understandable, it can make transferring your favorite audiobooks to devices like an MP3 player challenging.

Tool Required: ViWizard Audible/Audio Converter

If you feel restricted by the format and want to regain the complete control over your Audible files, consider using ViWizard software. ViWizard Audible Converter helps convert your AAX or AA files saved on your computer to a more universally supported MP3 format, perfect for any of your devices. If you keep your Audible collection within the iTunes software along with your iTunes audiobooks, you may need to use ViWizard Audio Converter for a similar conversion.

Part 2. Where Are Audible Books Stored on Android?

In this part, we'll tell you where does Audible store files on Android and show you how to find Audible files on Android phones in steps. The default download location for Audible audiobooks on Android is within the device's internal storage. If there is an SD card inserted on your phone, the files might be downloaded to there. How do you find Audible files on Android? Check the steps below:

1. Open your device's file manager.
2. Navigate to the designated Audible folder. Typically, Audible files are stored in: Internal Storage or SD Card > Android > data > com.audible.application > files.
3. Look for a folder named "Audiobooks" or a similar title where your downloaded Audible files are stored. These files are often in the AAXC (before) or exo (now) format.

How to Convert Audible AAXC to MP3

Find that your Audible books are saved in the format of AAXC on Android? Let's see how to convert Audible AAXC to MP3 in this article.

Part 3. Where Are Audible Files Stored on iPhone?

Unlike the way Android saves Audible files, iOS is subject to security and file system restrictions, and users generally cannot directly access the original audio files of Audible audiobooks on their iPhone. So, these files can only be accessed from the Audible app itself. To find downloaded Audible audiobooks on your iPhone, please follow these steps:

1. Open the Audible app on your mobile device.
2. Tap "Library."
3. Navigate to "Audiobooks," where you can identify your downloaded titles by the absence of the download icon on the cover art. If needed, download any title you wish to access offline.
4. To access all your downloaded files, swipe right and find the "Downloaded" tab and tap it to filter and view your downloaded titles.
5. When you wish to return to your full Audible library, swipe left and tap the "All" tab.

Part 4. Where Does Audible Save Books on Windows?

Since Audible has discontinued the desktop app for both Windows (10 and 11) and Mac, the Audible website is now the only way to browse, buy, and download the audiobooks from your Audible library. Audible will save the files in AA or AAX format.

Where Are Audible Files Stored on Windows 10 and 11?

1. Open your preferred web browser and visit the Audible website.
2. Log in to your Audible account.
3. Navigate through Audible's catalog and manage your library.
4. Select the titles you want to download and store locally on your computer.
5. Follow the prompts to confirm the download location (the default "Downloads" folder or a designated folder) and format.
6. Go to the designated folder to find the downloaded Audible files. These files are usually in the encrypted AA or AAX format and may require conversion to play on some devices.

Where Does Files Go with Audible Download Manager Save?

However, for users using Windows 7 or Windows 8, Audible software may still be usable. Audible will use the a tool called Audible Download Manager to download audiobook files to a local folder on Windows.

1. Open the Audible Download Manager application on your Windows computer.
2. Locate the downloaded title.
3. Click "Find" or "Downloads folder" to view the downloaded Audible files.

Additional Tip 1: Using the AudibleSync App to Download Audible Boooks

As an alternative to the discontinued Audible app on Windows PC, you can try using the AudibleSync app. It's primarily for streaming services but can also be used to download audiobooks, though it may not always work perfectly.

1. Open the AudibleSync app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer.
2. Navigate to the "Library" section within the AudibleSync app.
3. Select any title you want to download.
4. Navigate to the following location: C:\Users\YourComputerUsername\AppData\Roaming\AudibleSync\downloads to find your downloaded files.

Additional Tip 2: Using iTunes to Manage Audible Audiobooks

Although iTunes is primarily known for managing music and iOS devices, it can also be used on Windows to manage and listen to Audible audiobooks. Please refer to the following steps for details

1. Open a web browser on your computer and go to the Audible website.
2. Sign in to your Audible account using your Amazon credentials.
3. Click on "Library" in the top menu.
4. Find the audiobook you want to download and click the "Download" button next to its title.
5. The download will begin, and the file will be saved in a format compatible with iTunes.
6. After the file downloads, a message will pop up to authorize your computer.
7. Click "OK" to confirm. This will automatically authorize your computer to play Audible content within iTunes.
8. Open iTunes and go to the "Audiobooks" section.
9. You should see your newly downloaded Audible titles.

How to Sync Audible with iTunes (Step-by-Step)

Part 5. Where Are Audible Books Stored on Mac?

Similar to Windows, the Audible application for macOS has also been discontinued. Therefore, Mac users mainly download audiobooks through the Audible website. You can refer to the following steps to download and view the downloaded Audible audiobook file on your Mac computer:

1. Go to audible.com and navigate to the Audible book you want to download.
2. Click on the "Download" button, and Audible will start downloading books to the default download folder in the browser app.
3. Click on the download icon in a web broswer (Safari or Chrome).
4. Look for the .aa or .aax file. They are the audiobook files you download from the Audible website.

Additional Tip: Using Apple Books to Manage Audible Audiobooks

For macOS Mojave or earlier computers, you can manage Audible files by following the steps in Part 4 for Windows users on how to add audiobooks to iTunes.

However, starting with macOS Catalina, Apple has transitioned from iTunes to the Books app for managing audiobooks on macOS. You can add Audible audiobooks to the Apple Books library on your Mac and view the file addresses by following these steps:

1. Download the audiobook you purchased from the Audible official website.
2. Find the downloaded Audible file in the local folder on your Mac.
3. Right click on the file, move the cursor to "Open With", and select "Books".
4. In the Books app, find Audiobooks in the left column, where you can see the Audible books you added and play them directly in the Books application.

How to Listen to Audible with Apple Books

Part 6. How to Save Audible Books As MP3 for Better Backup

If you want to play your Audible audiobooks on different devices, you might need to convert the AA or AAX files to a more common format like MP3. One great tool for this is ViWizard Audible Converter. It supports converting AA or AAX files to plain formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A, M4B, and more without needing iTunes.

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• Convert Audible audiobook to unprotected audio formats like MP3
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Step 1Import Downloaded Audible Files to ViWizard

Run ViWizard Audible Converter after installing it. To add Audible audiobooks to ViWizard, go to the main interface and click the Add Files icon in the top-left center. Alternatively, you can drag and drop Audible audiobook files from the folder to the converter.

Step 2Make Adjustments for Output Audiobooks

The following step is to modify the output parameters for your Audible books. Select MP3 as the output format from the Format section at the bottom left of the main interface. You may also change the audio codec, channel, sample rate, and bit rate if necessary. To split the whole Audible file, or adjust the volume and speed of the book, just click the blue Edit button.

Step 3Start Converting Audible Audiobooks

To download and convert Audible AA and AAX audiobooks to MP3 or other audio formats, click the Convert option. The ViWizard program can convert up to 100 Audible files at a time. When it's finished, click the Converted button to browse through all of the converted audiobooks on your computer.

Bonus Tip: How to Store Audible Books in SD Card/USB

Whether you're looking to create backups or simply want the flexibility to listen on different devices, transferring and keeping Audible files on external storage like an SD card or USB drive is a smart move. Let's explore the steps for both scenarios:

For SD Card:

1. Put your SD card into your device.
2. Using your device's file manager, go to the Audible folder where your files are stored (usually "Internal Storage" or "SD Card" > "Android" > "data" > "com.audible.application" > "files").
3. Select the Audible files you want, then copy them.
4. Go to your SD card and paste the copied files into the root directory.
5. Safely eject the SD card.

How to Download Audible Books to SD Card

Running out of space to play Audible files on your phone? Check this page to find out how to download Audible books to SD Card to free up more space easily.

For USB Drive:

1. Plug your USB drive into your device's USB port.
2. Open your file manager and find the Audible folder (usually "Internal Storage" or "SD Card" > "Android" > "data" > "com.audible.application" > "files").
3. Select the Audible files you want, then copy them.
4. Go to your USB drive and paste the copied files into the root directory.
5. Safely eject the USB drive before removing it.

How to Copy Audible Books to USB

Saving your Audible books to USB can give your great convenience and guarantee. And it is also convenient to transfer them to a car or other devices for playing. This passage will show you how to transfer Audible books to USB.

Summary

Now you should know where are Audible downloads stored on your devices. To find the location of the downloaded Audible book files is not rocket science. But the Audible files are in an encrypted AA/AAX format which can be only playable on Audible. So you will need the help of ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter to convert Audible files to MP3. Then you can play the converted Audible audiobooks without limit.