Convert Audible Files to mp3

Thanks a ton. Worked perfectly, finally. Now that I've got it mp3, I can finally orb it ^_^;;

Now I can split a large MP3 book and download bite size portions to my ipod shuffle. Loosing your place while listening to a long book with an ipod shuffle sucks. Smaller book segments allows milestone navigation with the cue button.

Version 5.06 of GoldWave can use the Batch Processing option on the File menu to convert Audible files to mp3 or any other format GoldWave supports.

The GW manual included in the setup file explains how to make GW translate the Audible format.

I can email the setup file to anyone who can receive a 1.6Mb filesize.

Just let me know...

I use to use the Gold Wave program to convert my audible files to MP3 with great success. However recently this process stopped working and now Gold Wave claims it does not support this file type. Without being able to play on my MP3 player in my car audible is pointless no matter how great their books are. I cannot even convert .aa files I have already converted with the same gold wave program I used a week ago. The only difference is I downloaded the newest version of the Audible download manager. If you have yet to download this i would suggest you do not. If anyone has any way to fix this please let me know.

This post uses the information gleaned from other posts, I hope it helps.

In order to use Goldwave to convert .aa from Audible files:

1. Uninstall Audible (current version blocks conversions)
2. Install the Win98/ME version (old version, works fine in XP)
3. Uninstall Goldwave 5.x
4. Install Goldwave 5.06 (Google it, I downloaded from Download.com)
5. Open Goldwave
6. Choose All Files (of type)
7. Navigate To Your .aa File
8. Open It
9. Enter Your Username/Password To Activate The File (if required)
10. Watch As It Converts

Anyone know how to convert the AA files to MP3 on a MAC?

I guess SoundTaxi software is the best AA to MP3 converter! If the files are DRM-protected, the program re-records them into unprotected mp3, aac or wav!
The software does just what it does on the box. Great, simple to use product.

I have been a member of Audible for years and had been using Goldwave to convert files since my player is not supported. I never thought that upgrading would kill capabilities that I already had. Oh well, live and learn. I had to find an old Audible Manager program and go back to my old version of GW.

Anyway, if you can find them, Rob's comments above work fine.

Happy converting!

To use dBPowerAmp (and probably Goldwave) with new Audible manager you need to get hold of an old version of the file "awrdscdc.ax" version 3.6.2, replace the new one that is windows\system32 directory. I think that is the directshow filter file.
It worked for me anyway.

I've followed Rob's Goldwave .aa Workaround instructions but Goldwave 5.0.6 doesn't recognise the .aa format. Do I need a codec or something?

Hello,
I had the same problem transfering a file to my girlfriends mp3-Player - it is not supported by audible. Some time ago I simply used Goldwave - it didnt work this time. I tried several things - until I found an early File named AudibleMediaPlayerFilter.exe
I installed this and suddenly all worked perfectly fne again, even with the newest Audible Manager.
Hope this helps,
greetings

Anonymous comment posts will probably not help you get the files you seek. If you want something post your address, if that freaks you out you can always try the contact form

I too have been working on this issue, my girlfriend needed to convert files from .AA (Audible Audio) to .MP3 or .OGG (Ogg Vorbis).

I did not install Audible Manager

Download/Install GoldWave 5.06 (download.com has it)
Install/Install AudibleMediaPlayerFilter.exe (Google it as well)
Download/Extract MSVCR70.dll and MSVCI70.dll into C:\windows\system32 (from DLL-Files.com)

Should work after that

right!
here it is! after a long and painful search

http://rapidshare.com/files/35634664/kjhdf.rar.html

the archive contains dbpoweramp converter R12, the DirectShow filter for it as well as an old audible filter for media player.

Install the audible filter, then install the player and the directshow filter for it.

Locate your .aa book file and right click on it. The "convert to" option will allow you to change the .aa to anything you want!

PS By the gods, I can't believe I finally found this

PSS the dbpoweramp is a trial version though but the full doesn't cost much...

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/

I guess any converter that can make use of DirectShow can be used..

After much trial and error, I found SoundTaxi to be the simplest option. The software does everything if you're willing to spend the $15 for it.

Wow Bolvanka, it's really working! Thanks very much :)

In Audible's infinite wisdom they have made all upgrades to the media player filter or their main program block the ability of db to work. You need to find a version of AudibleMediaPlayerFilter.exe from 6-6-2006 or older. Reinstall it over what ever you have. Then you will be able to convert again with dbpoweramp.

*this is assuming you have already configured your directshow to see .aa files. Works with old and new versions of db.

If you have the old version of Goldwave could you please send it to me? (Bought the program a long time ago, but can't find the right version anymore (re-installing after HD crash))

Looks like I am goign to need the old audible program to since the 98/ME verions are no longer avaialbe on audible.com

If anyone still has these two programs please contact me. Looking for Goldwave 5.06 and Audible Manager 4.0.

Thanks in advance,
EK

I can not believe I got this to work...

I did the audible 98/me install, installed goldwave 506 (google file:gwave506.exe it's the first link) and opened the aa file. It didn't even ask for a user/pass (though, this could be becasue itunes already auth'd it a few minutes before.)

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Audible is stupid, being able to convert their audio only makes me feel better about BUYING audible files. Dumba$$es.

I have been reading the posts but seems that you all are using a PC and I have a mac and need to convert audible files to MP3 since my coby MP3 player is not supported by Audible. Can anyone tell me how to do it on a mac?

If anyone still has these two programs please. I can't find any working mirror sites! :( Looking for Goldwave 5.06 and Audible Manager 4.0.

I get to the final step "Run dBpowerAMP Configuration"
a Configuration window pops up. It does not mention Audible or .aa files.

Help please!

Can you please send me a copy of this file? I am trying to get a .AA to MP3. I would greatly appreciate it.

Rob's 10-step process to convert Audible Files to MP3 Files (located above) worked for me. Thanks Rob!

I located GoldWave v5.06 here...
http://www.badongo.com/file/4493892

I located a name and serial for GoldWave v5.06 here...
http://www.serialsam.com/?serial=goldwave

I located Audible Manager v4 here...
http://www.zdnetasia.com/downloads/pc/swinfo/0,39043052,39052743s,00.htm

Today's Date: February 10, 2008

OK, well I guess Rob's 10-step process to convert Audible Files to MP3 Files is not located above, rather it is on page 1, but it works!

Make your audio book ready for your mobile player with Audiobook Cutter:
For those who finally managed to get the MP3 out of a .aa file it might be interesting to cut it into short parts. Audio Book Cutter does this automatically in silent sections. Very fast! I'm using the tool for some podcasts

Download:
http://www.audiobookcutter.com

The free version should be good enough for the average user!

One other option I found, because I seem to have horrible luck getting the other methods to work, is to use the newer versions of Nero. Although there are a few extra steps.

With the newer versions of nero you open up the "Nero Burning Rom" and select Audio Book. You then point it at an audible file. It will ask you for your username and password. Then as the burner select "Image Recorder" and click burn. It will then make an ISO file for each CD it would have burned. Nero also allows you to mount an ISO as a CD. So mount each ISO and then use a CD ripper to rip the ISOs.

Hope that helps someone.

Can you use the above approach with a mac?

thanks so much for this. I was trying to figure out how to play music on my computer...now they're all mp3s and i can listen to them whenever i want.!

Thanks fo rthe advice!

Mac users - the latest iTunes is reported to handle Audible Audio. No additional SW required.

Anyone experience an output mp3 file which doesnt start at the same place as the original .aa file? If so know why and how to fix? I have 6 hour .aa file and the converted MP3 file starts in the middle of th ebook some where. Some .aa files seem to have sections to them so I wonder if that could affect it.

Good afternoon, thank you for putting this very interesting article, thank you greetings.