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If you are unable to log in to AudibleSync after several attempts, give up. Consider trying an alternative software -- Epubor Audible Converter -- for downloading Audible content to your computer in DRM-free MP3 format.
In the upcoming weeks, we will be moving all downloads to an enhanced, high-quality audio format and will no longer support format 4 downloading.
We’re excited about providing you with this higher-quality listening experience. Your Audible titles are yours to keep and will be available for download in the new, higher-quality audio format. If you prefer to listen to your Audible titles in format 4 audio, you will want to download them all to your device before we make the switch on 6/30/2020.
You can continue downloading and using the Audible Manager software on your computer if you would like to, but you will need to make sure you are downloading in Enhanced format. If you switch to a different computer in the future, you will need to download a new software called AudibleSync, which we are working on now. --A letter from Audible.com
What is AudibleSync? AudibleSync app is designed by Audible.com for downloading audible books to enhanced format on Windows 10. In short, AudibleSync is a downloading app. Why does Audible introduce this new Windows 10 app? How to use it to download Audible books? What’s format of the downloaded audible files? Is there any other way to download Audible books? Keep reading. You’ll learn all things about AudibleSync in this post.
- Part 1. How to Download Audible on Audible Sync?
- Part 2. How to Activate MP3 Player Devices and Transfer Audible to MP3 Player with AudibleSync?
- Part 3. AudibleSync vs Audible Windows App
- Part 4. The easiest way to download audible to Windows computer
- Part 5. Best AudibleSync Alternative--Download Audible to computer with Epubor Audible Converter
Part 1. How to Download Audible on AudibleSync?
1 Download and install AudibleSync on your computer.
Note: AudibleSync only works on Windows 11, 10 and 8. For more methods of downloading audible books, please read how to download Audible books to computer.
2 Launch AudibleSync, and login to Audible with your Audible Account information. You’ll be brought to your Audible library. Click on “Download” button besides the books title to download the Audible books. When the downloading is completed, the download button will disappear.
Question 1 What's the downloaded audible book format?
Audible has announced that they will move from format 4 to enhanced format only. So I have checked the downloaded audible first. Glad to share is that AudibleSync books are all in .aax format which is the same as Audible Enhanced format downloaded via Audible Download Manager before. Please note that all .aax format (audible enhanced format) is supported by Epubor Audible Converter.
Question 2 What's the location for audible books downloaded via AudibleSync?
AudibleSync downloads will be stored here: C:\Users\your computer username\AppData\Roaming\AudibleSync\downloads
Question 3 Can I convert Audible enhanced format to mp3?
Sure. Audible enhanced format is .aax format. Epubor Audible Converter can convert audible .aa and .aax format to MP3 or M4B format. For the detailed guide, please read How to Convert Audible Enhanced Format to MP3 or M4B.
Question 4 How to download Audible as multi-parts?
If you have audible books over 12 hours, you can download it into multi-parts by clicking settings>> check “Download by parts” option.
Note: If the audiobook is under 12 hours, it will only be available as a single part for downloading.
Question 5 I cannot even sign into this new AudibleSync app. It redirects me to the log in screen every time I try to sign in.
Part 2. How to Activate MP3 Player Devices and Transfer Audible to MP3 Player with AudibleSync?
1 Activate MP3 Player with AudibleSync.
Connect the MP3 player to your computer and launch AudibleSync, then click on the device icon at the left side and finally click on “Activate Device” button to activate your MP3 player.
2 Transfer Audible to MP3 Player with AudibleSync.
To transfer audible book to mp3 player, you need to download the audible files at first. Then connect mp3 to your computer and the device will show in the left side bar. Then click on “Copy to Device” to transfer the selected audible books to your mp3 player.
Part 3. AudibleSync vs Audible Windows App
Note: The Audible app for Windows has been discontinued on January 13th, 2022. People who currently have the app installed can continue to use it until July 31st, 2022. What can we do if Audible Windows App doesn't work anymore?
There is another Audible app--Audible Windows 10 App which also allows you to download the Audible books on Windows 10 and 8. Let's see what's the difference between these two Audible apps.
| AudibleSync | Audible windows app | |
|---|---|---|
| Operation system | Works on Windows 10 and 8 | Works on Windows 10 and 8 |
| Download Audible books | Yes | Yes |
| Listen to Audible Books | Not supported | Yes |
| Audible Channels | Not supported | Yes |
| Purchase Audible Books | Not supported | Yes |
It is obvious that Audible Windows App has more functions than AudibleSync, like purchasing and listening Audible books. If you only want to download Audible books on Windows, has no favor of other functions, AudibleSync is your best choice. If you need to purchase and listen to Audible books in App, just choose Audible Windows 10 App.
Part 4. The easiest way to download audible to Windows computer
Now Audible allows you to download audible books from its website directly. Without installing any Audible apps on your computer, just click on "Download" button on the audible.com and then audible files will be saved to your computer easily.
What if there is only "Listen" button, no "Download" button for your Audible books? Can you still download them? Keep reading.
Best AudibleSync alternative--Epubor Audible Converter: Download Audible as MP3 to your computer
No matter how you download Audible books to your Windows computer, or even if there is only "listen" button for your Audible books, Epubor Audible Converter can help you download Audible books and convert them to DRM-free MP3 files.
Click on "Log in", choose the correct Audible region and sign in to Audible in Epubor Audible Converter.
Then, the Audible library will be loaded on the left side. Drag the Audible title from the left to the right side. Choose "MP3" as the output format and then click on the "Convert to MP3" button to download and convert your Audible files to MP3 with just a few minutes.
PS: if you've already downloaded Audible books to your computer in AAX format, you can also drag & drop them to the main interface of Epubor Audible Converter for conversion.
The bottom line
In summary, regardless of how you download Audible books to your Windows computer or if you encounter difficulties in downloading them, Epubor Audible Converter can assist you in obtaining and converting your Audible books into DRM-free MP3 files.
Why not download it and start the free trial today? Please note that the free trial version only allows you to convert one entire book in total. If you wish to convert more books, we recommend purchasing Epubor Audible Converter now!
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Allan
So you can just choose to download audible books via Audible WIndows 10 app.
Six or seven months ago, after years of successful downloading, I became unable to download and load books into iTunes with various failure symptoms, including the "missing" libraries and repeated returns to the signon screen mentioned in other posts. I spent several days working with the current Audible Manager, a previous version of Audible Manager and AudibleSync. I could not manage to download and then load into iTunes. Finally spent 3 or 4 hours on the phone with Audible to no avail. Several days later I stumbled on an Audible tech note that solved the problem for me. The crux of it was to go to Audible.com settings and uncheck this checkbox.
*********************uncheck the following box**********************************************
"Software Verification
Check for Audible Download Manager
(here is where the checkbox is)
We'll check to make sure that Audible Download Manager is installed on your Windows desktop before downloading begins".
Once the box was unchecked, trying to download from Audible.com first downloaded "admhelper.adh". Running admhelper.adh started audible download manager. (app icon green with a downward pointing arrow.) Once the Audible download manager was started by admhelper.adh, I could download books using either audible.com or audible manager. (I don't recall if Audiblesync worked properly or not. I also don't recall if I had tested starting Audible download manager manually after the check box was unchecked.)
Notes: (unknown if the following is related or accurate as far as Audible's position.) I was using an Audible username rather than my Amazon ID which has always worked. My recollection is that the symptoms changed a bit depending on which signon was used but not sure.. Eventually Audible said their direction was to merge Audible accounts into existing Amazon accounts and migrate to Audiblesync, which would correct the "missing" library problem, (where in reality newly acquired books were visible, but no existing books), and the repeated display of the signon window when a download was attempted. I refused to do this because it comes with restrictions and cannot be reversed. Audible apologized and said that it looked like I would not be able to download existing (300+) audiobooks and get them into iTunes.
The behavior of the Audible software was inconsistent and confusing. Sent to technical support: "It seems a little counter productive to problem determination to have the app reaction to a failed download attempt be the repeated display of a signin/login screen." This was a little long. Hope it helps someone.
I am very upset that the Audible manager does not work any more. It was so stable! Also I don't yet have a Windows 10 computer. I figure that the books I've downloaded are lost. Should I quit Audible after 13 years and well over 1200 books in my library? I like to reread books after several years and can't access them.
I tried the sync and using a screen reader it was a disaster. The tech was super and deserves a bonus. But why trash what worked. I do not listen to books on a wireless device and use a screen reader. Audible is making it harder and harder for visually impaired folks to use this site. I've turned many onto Audible and have even given credits as wedding and birthday gifts. Somebody help!!!
Audiblesync is unable to update unable to log in using a PC most of the time as sight impaired and a phone is way too small. wish that they would reinstate the old app that worked and was stable
here is the beginning of the error in updating
So I bought a Windows PC just so I could use iTunes and iPod nanos and now Audible says I have to use AudibleSync but no one at Audible seems to be able to answer simple questions about using the app.
This is an absolutely fake newsletter!!!
1. Audible App: I still have installed Audible Win10 App, but it doesn't work anymore for downloading
2. AudibleSync: I didn't know this App, so I installed it, but I have the same problems of 99.9% of the users: I cannot login!!!
3. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DOWNLOAD from the Audible website: the "Download" button you specify in this newsletter doesn't exist at all!!!
If you have some REAL and EFFECTIVE tips or tricks to download .aax Audible files, please specify, otherwise I think it is better to avoid any confusion: your Epubor translator is useless at the moment, referring to Audible audiobooks!!!
Please refute, if you are able to...
1. Windows app: if you have this app installed on windows 10, then you should able to download the audible books you purchased. Please note that the rented( subscription) books are not able to be downloaded via windows 10 app. Audible only allows you to download that kind of audible files via audible android or iOS app.
2, AudibleSync--yes, many users reported they cannot log it it. We also mention this in the article. But this is decided by audible, not by us, right?
3, Download from website--yes, just like the first point you mentioned. If your books are rented, not purchased by credit. Then there should be no download button.
Thank you for asking again.
JUST BE FORE WARNED.