If you’re looking for a way to convert aax audio files to mp3, this post is for you. I will walk you through the entire aax to mp3 conversion process, pointing out important steps you might overlook and ensuring you can do it successfully on your computer.
I’ve included both free and paid solutions so you can pick the best one for you. Sounds good? Let’s get started.
What is the AAX file, and how to play it?
AAX format is an audiobook format of Audible. It a be played by Windows/Mac computers, Amazon devices (Kindle, Alexa), Apple devices/software (iPod), Microsoft Zune, and Creative Zen. If you installed the Audible app on your phone or tablet, you have turned your phone into an Audible player. You need to have your Audible account login.
Yes, the VLC Media Player can play AAX files, but the quality is poor.
Why do you want to convert AAX to mp3?
If you want to listen to audiobooks on an unsupported device, you must convert AAX audiobooks to mp3. After all, the most popular audio format for almost any audio device is mp3. An aax file, on the other hand, is DRM protected, so you must log in to your account to play on the supported devices. You are not permitted to share it with your family or friends.
Officially, the audible does not support aax to mp3 conversion. Fortunately, some third-party aax to mp3 converters can assist you in converting your Audible files so that you can enjoy your audible books wherever you are.
Best for free: AAX Audio Converter (Windows only)
I tested every free “AAX TO MP3″ converter that you could find on the internet, including the Google top-ranked Audible AAX to MP3 Conver”. They were not working until I found this AAX audio converter if you search “AAX to mp3″ in Google. It is a free, open-source software program, so you can use” it to convert aax to MP3.
It will help you convert Audible proprietary .aax to plain .mp3 format with fast converting speed (convert a 14mins Audible file in 5 seconds).
Steps of converting AAX to MP3
- Download AAX to MP3 Audio Converter here
- Install and open it
- Install the Audible Manager if you don’t have one.
- Sign in to your account (in the application). Now the converter is ready for converting aax to mp3.
- Upload aax files by dragging and dropping your .aax files into the interface
- Choose a model of output.
- Choose an output folder if the default one is not perfect.
- Click the “Convert” button to begin the AAX to mp3 conversion. You can tell if the conversion”n is finished by checking the processing bar.
That’s all. Your aax files should have been successfully converted to mp3.
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Fast converting speed
- Multiple output files per input file, divided by chapter
- Support the output format .m4a/.m4b
- Support the input of old .aa files
Cons:
- Only support Windows PC.
- Require the user’s account to process their Audible audiobooks. If you got your account somewhere else, this converter will show a pop-up window as below:
System Environment
- Support Windows 7 and above.
- Requires .Net Framework 4.7.1 to be installed.
OpenAudible (Windows, Mac, and Linux)
The AAX audio format converter is fantastic, but it is an unsupported Windows PC. How can I convert aax to MP3 on a Mac computer? OpenAudible is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. However, contrary to its name, it is not an open-source program. It is a low-cost (USD 12 per r license) solution for converting AAX to MP3. Because the best AAX to MP3 converter is only available for Windows, this one may be the best option for Mac users.
How to convert .aax to MP3 file with OpenAudible
Before starting a conversion, you need to log in to your account (in the application) and download the audiobook on your computer.
Step 1. Download and install the OpenAudible.
Step 2. Launch the OpenAudible, and drag-and-drop .aax files into the interface.
Step 3. Right-click on the Audible book title and choose “Convert to mp3.”
The program will start to convert the files into mp3 format. On”e the conversion” is completed, you will find the mp3 files in the output folder.
Pros：
Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux
Low cost
Cons:
Require the user’s Audible account to process their Audible audiobooks.
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Paid AAX to mp3 Soluuser’sUkeySoft Audible Converter (Windows and Mac)
UkeySoft Audible Converter is a professional AAX/AA to MP3 Converter and Audible DRM Removal, which is special for Audible users to convert Audible AA/AAX to MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, AAC, OGG, A, IFF, and WAV format. After down, loading AAX or AA files from audible.com, add the AA/AAX audiobooks to UkeySoft and click the “Convert” button, click the AAX/AA files can be converted to MP3 format instantly” so that”you can easily share and play the share audiobooks in any unauthorized devices, such as MP3 player, iPhone, iPad, iPods, Android devices.
How to Convert AAX to MP3 with UkeySoft Audible Converter?
Step 1. Launch the UkeySoft Converter and directly drag & drop AAX files into the interface.
Step 2. Select MP3 as the output format.
Step 3. Click the “Convert” button to convert Audible AAX audiobooks to MP3.
Step 4. Click “History” menu t” get the converted audiobooks(MP3 files).
Pros:
700X fast converting speed, batch converting at once
No need to install Audible and iTunes app
No Audible account authorization required
Various output formats: M4B, MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WAV, and AIFF
Keep the audiobook’s chapter info and ID3 tags.
Cut Audiobooks by chapters/time/segment Fulaudiobook’spatible with Windows and Mac
Cons:
Not free (Trial version: Convert the first 3 minutes of each Audibbookoks.)
It does not support iOS and Android.d OS
Epubor Audible Converter ($ 49.99-lifetime license)
An Epubor Audible Converter is a powerful tool that can convert Audible AAX files to MP3. It can also get rid of Audible DRM protection and convert the protected files to plain MP3 without reducing the quality.
You could download it and try it for free. The limitation of a free version is that it allows you to convert an Audible file for the first 10 mins. It just gives you an idea of output quality.
How to use Epubor to convert AAX files to mp3?
- Install the Epubor and launch it
- Import aax files by dragging-and-dropping files into the interface
- Click the “Convert” button to begin the conversion.
With three simple steps, your DRM-protected” ted aax” file has been converted to a standard mp3 format.
Pros:
- Fast converting speed
- Convert DRM protected aax file
- Easy to use
- Support both Windows and Mac
Cons:
- Not free
Other AAX to mp3 converters similar to Epubor
I have found that AAX to mp3 converters work similarly to Epubor. Even the interface is looked the same. So I listed them below to compare them by price if they decided to take the paid solution.
Tuneskit Audible AA/AAX Converter ($34.95)
imElfin Audible Converter ($29.99)
TunePat Audiobook Converter ($59.95)
TuneCable Audiobook Converter ($99.95)
Online AAX to mp3 converter
I understood that those looking for an online aax to mp3 converter want a simple solution without installing any software program on their computer. Unfortunately, I have tested all so-called online AAX to mp3 converting sites, and no one is working. So, please don’t waste time on them.
The sites I have tested
https://www.aconvert.com/formatdon’t
https://www.aconvert.com/audio/
https://online-audio-converter.com/
Conclusion
The AAX to mp3 converting is easy if you have the right third-party tool. If you have converted to mp3 successfully, please enjoy it on your own devices, don’t share any mp3 files online. Please let me know if you got better solutions for converting Audible AAX files.
