Due to advancements in technology, people are choosing to change their habits, as evidenced by the declining consumption of ebooks and the rising popularity of audiobooks. For most audiobook enthusiasts, Audible, a subsidiary of Amazon, is the first choice. You may know how to download your Audible books, but do you know where Audible books are stored on Android device? Don't worry. In this article, you'll discover a comprehensive answer to where Audible books are stored on Android/Windows/Mac/Kindle eReader/Kindle Fire.
Where Are Audible Files Stored on PC?
Windows is the most commonly used computer system. Let's first learn where Audible downloads are stored on Windows.
The location for your downloaded Audible files will vary depending on the method you use to download Audible books.
Case 1. Audible books downloaded directly from the Audible website
As of May 2021, Audible allows users to download purchased Audible books directly from its website. Simply click the "Download" button and you'll download Audible books to your computer directly. The Audible books will be downloaded as .aax files, and you can choose the location for the Audible downloads by yourself. Just remember the download path. Therefore, it is easy to find your Audible downloads on your PC. The picture below shows how to download Audible books to Windows from the Audible website.
After downloading Audible books to your PC, do you want to transfer them to your other devices? If so, please read on.
Pro tip: Learn how to listen to Audible files on any MP3 player or device.
Case 2. Audible books downloaded via Audible app for Window 10/8
Updated 2022:Audible has discontinued the Audible Windows app in 2022. But if you still have the Audible books downloaded via Audible app, you can check the path below to find your Audible downloads on PC.
If you are using Audible app for windows(Downloaded from Microsoft store), you will find your audible file here:
C:\Users\YourComputerUsername\AppData\Local\Packages\AudibleInc.AudibleforWindowsPhone_xns73kv1ymhp2\LocalState\Content
You can also find the downloaded audible file by the following steps.
Step 1. Run Audible Windows App.
Step 2. Click on the "Setting" icon at the bottom left column to see all "Settings" option.
Step 3. Click on "Download" button.
Step 4.Then "Open Download Location in File Explorer" to open the folder stored your downloaded Audible books.
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Can I change the location of Audible books on PC?
A: Sure, you can decide where to store your downloaded audible books if you are using Audible Windows apps.
Run Audible on Windows>>Settings>>Downloads>>Download
location>> Custom location. Then you can choose where to store Audible books on your
computer.
Case 3. Audible books downloaded via AudibleSync
On July 1st, 2020, Audible has launched its new downloading tools for Audible books, that is AudibleSync. If you have downloaded Audible ebooks via AudibleSync, you can find it here:
C:\Users\YourComputerUsername\AppData\Roaming\AudibleSync\downloads
Case 4. Audible books downloaded via Audible Download Manager
If you've downloadedED Audible books directly from Audible website very long time ago, you may find downloaded Audible files not in aa or aax, but with .adh.
In this situation you will need Audible Download Manager to help you download the adh to audible aax or aa format. For Audible books downloaded via this way, you can find it here:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Audible\Downloads
You can also find your downloaded audible files by clicking on "Find" or "Downloads folder".
I cannot find "Download" button under my Audible books. What to do?
Please note that not all Audible books in your Audible library can be downloaded, and this is decided by the Audible officially. Only the Audible books purchased by credits or money can be downloaded. If you just subscribe the Audible plus, you can only add Audible books to your library for listening, and there will be no "Download" button over there. In such case, please refer "How to download Audible to MP3" to download your Audible books with ease.
Where are Audible Books Stored on Mac?
On Mac computer, there is no specific software required to download the Audible file. Simply log in to your Audible library via web browser and click on the “Download” button next to the book title. A window will pop up asking you where you would like to store your downloaded Audible file. Choose your preferred location, and the Audible files will be saved on your Mac.
Where are Audible Files Stored on Android?
If you listen to and download Audible frequently on your Android device, it is important to know where the Audible files are stored on your Android device. This information will be helpful if you want to transfer the Audible files to your computer or move audible books to SD card when the internal storage is full. Generally, the downloaded Audible files on Android are stored in the following location:
This PC\Your Android device name\Internal storage\Android\data\com.audible.application\files
Important notice: On 6/20/2019, Audible updated their Android app. Since then, the Audible books downloaded via the Android app are all in .AAXC format. Before that, they were in AAX or AA format.
Where are Audible Books Stored on Kindle eReader?
There are many Audible-supported Kindle devices. If you have ever downloaded audible books to this kind of Kindle devices, you can find the downloaded audible files in the Audible folder on the Kindle devices, as shown in the picture below.
I'm confident that you can now easily locate where Audible books are stored on Android or computer. However, for iOS devices, it's not possible to find where downloaded Audible books are stored on the iPhone due to system restrictions and closed access.
Where are Audible Books Stored on Kindle Fire?
Audible is compatible with most Kindle tablets. If you have downloaded Audible files on your Kindle Fire tablet, you can locate them by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Connect your Kindle Fire tablet to your Windows or Mac computer using a USB cable.
Step 2: Open the File Explorer on your Windows computer or Finder on your Mac computer and select the "Kindle" option.
Step 3: Navigate to the "Audible" folder and you will find the downloaded Audible files in it.
The above steps explain where to find Audible files on a Kindle Fire, but I couldn't find any Audible files there because my Kindle Fire is not rooted. If you're willing to take the risk of rooting your Kindle, you may be able to find them there. Otherwise, there's no need to search for your Audible files on a Kindle Fire.
How to Dowload Audible to MP3
Although you have found your Audible files, you can only listen to them using limited Audible-compatible apps or players. To enjoy your Audible books on any device freely, you just need to download Audible to MP3 straightforward with Epubor Audible Converter.
Pro Tips How to Download Audible to MP3? The easiest way.
Epubor Audible Converter is highly recommended as it not only removes Audible DRM but also converts Audible to MP3 at a blazing 60X speed, all while retaining the original quality of the audiobook. If you're searching for an easy way to locate and listen to Audible books on any player or simply back them up, don't miss out on this powerful Audible Converter!
How-to Guide
Click " Login" at the top left corner to pop up the Audible Regions, select the right Audible reion and then login to Audible within Epubor Audible Converter, click "Refresh" button to load your Audible library, then drag audible book title from left side to right, and click on "Convert to MP3" button to start the downloading and converting process.
Note: If you've already downloaded audible as aax files to your computer, you can ignore the login step, just drag the aax files to the main interface and convert them.
Where are Audible books stored in Epubor Audible Converter
As we mentioned before, your Kindle books will be downloaded and converted using Epubor Audible Converter. Where are the downloaded and converted Audible files stored?
Once the conversion process is finished, click on the "Open" button at the top menu bar, and it will open the folder that contains your downloaded AAXC file and the converted Audible MP3 files.
The converted Audible file will be stored as [audibleregion]audibleusername, for example, [uk]serviceEpubor.
The originally downloaded Audible file will be stored in the Library folder under the EpuborAudible directory. Please refer to the picture below.
Now you can copy your drm-free Audible MP3 books to any mp3 players or cars. Super easy!
Video tutorial of downloading audible books as MP3 to PC/MAC
Iris Yan has been a passionate member of Epubor since 2017. Her mission is to enhance your ebook reading experience by sharing insightful tips and tricks. Join her on a journey towards reading excellence today!
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