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Due to the technology advancements, people choose to change their habits which can be seen from the declining consuming of ebook and the rising popularity of audiobooks. Audible, the subsidiary of Amazon, is the first choice for most audiobook lovers.You may know how to download your audible books, but do you know where are audible books stored? Don't worry. You'll discover the comprehensive answer on where are audible books stored on pc/mac/android/kindle devices in this article.

Where are Audible Files Stored on PC?

The most common computer systems are windows and mac. So I will introduce where audible books stored on Windows and mac separately are.

The location for your downloaded audible files will be different due to the method you are using to download the audible books.

Audible books downloaded via Audible app for Window 10/8

If you are using Audible app for windows(Downloaded from Microsoft store), you will find your audible file here:

C:Usersyour computer usernameAppDataLocalPackagesAudibleInc.AudibleforWindowsPhone_xns73kv1ymhp2LocalStateContent

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, then 'Open Download Location in File Explorer' to open the folder stored your downloaded Audible books.

Q: 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.

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 download Audible ebooks via AudibleSync, you can find it here:

C:UsersyourcomputerusernameAppDataRoamingAudibleSyncdownloads

Audible books downloaded via Audible Download Manager

If you are downloading Audible books directly from Audible.com website, you can find downloaded Audible file 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:

You can also find your downloaded audible files by clicking on 'Find' or 'Downloads folder'.

Note:If you are using Windows 10 or 8, you are able to download Audible books in above three ways. If your system is Windows 7, the only way to download your Audible books via Audible Download manager.

Where are Audible Books Stored on Mac?

If you are using Mac, there is no specific software to help you download the Audible file. Just log in your Audible library to click on “Download” button besides the book title, a window will pop up to ask you where to store your downloaded Audible file. Just choose the location by yourself, and then audible files will be stored well on your Mac. Compared with Windows system, it is much easier to find where the audible files stored on Mac.

Where are Audible Files Stored on Android?

If you listen to audible a lot on Android devices and download audible books to Android device, it is necessary to know where are audible files stored on android in case you want to transfer your audible files to your computer or move audible books to SD card because the internal storage is full. Usually, the downloaded Audible files will be store here:

This PCYour Android device nameInternal storageAndroiddatacom.audible.applicationfiles

Where are Audible Books Stored on Kindle Device?

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 at the Audible folder in the Kindle devices as below picture.

I am sure you can find where are audible books stored on computer or android device easily now. As for iOS device, you are not able to find where the downloaded Audible books are stored on iPhone because of the closure of the system itself.

How to Back Up Audible Books?

Although you have found your Audible files, you only can listen to them on the limited Audible compatible apps or players. To enjoy your Audible books at any device, you need to convert audible to MP3.

Pro TipsHow to Back Up Audible Books--The Easiest Way

Epubor Audible Converter is highly recommended here because it can remove Audible DRM and convert Audible to MP3 with 60X speed. To be mentioned, the converted audiobook will be in its original quality. If you are looking for Audible file location for listening Audible books on any players or just back up them, you should never miss out this powerful Audible Converter!

How-to Guide

Just 'Drag & Drop' audible books to its main interfaced, click 'Convert to mp3' button and then just wait. Once finished, you will find the converted audible mp3 files in the prompted folder.

Now you can copy your drm-free audible mp3 to any mp3 players or cars. Super easy!

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By Justin SabrinaUpdated on March 09, 2020

Audible is a seller and producer of unmatched selection of audiobooks, premium podcasts, and more, we can buy digital audiobooks, radio and TV programs, and audio versions of magazines and newspapers from Audible store. After joining in Audible membership, you can get a first audiobook which for 30 day trial. Or, you can listening to 3 audiobooks/month for $14.95/month: 1 Audiobook + 2 Audible Originals.

All audiobooks on Audible are 3 different kinds audio formats: AA, AAX or AAX+, Audible audiobooks are encrypted with DRM(Digital Right Management) protection. Even though you can download Audible audibooks for offline listening on devices with Audible account authorized, the audiobooks you get are DRM protected and you can’t play on MP3 players.
Also read: How to convert Audible audiobooks to MP3

CONTENTS

Part 1: Buy Audiobooks from Audible Store
Part 2: Download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Windows Computer
Part 3: Download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Windows 10(or 8.1)
Part 4: Download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Mac

The file you download from the Audible store is always named “admhelper.adh”. When searching “.adh file” on Google, many people asked similar question like “What is adh files and how do I open it?” , “Why does admhelper.adh appear when I’m downloading from Audible library?”, “My Audiobook won’t download, but I see admhelper.adh instead” , “What is admhelper.adh and why I can’t download AA or AAX Audiobook in Audible store?”…

Actually, when you purchase and download audiobooks on audible.com, all the downloaded files named as “admhelper.adh”. The admhelper.adh file is a protocol that assists the Audible Download Manager software to download your purchased Audiobook(s) from Audible online library. The admhelper.adh file can assist Audible Download Manager to extract and download all the pieces of your Audiobook file. To download AA/AAX audiobooks from Audible to computer, you need to use Audible Download Manager, Audible app, or iTunes for Mac.

In this article, we will teach you three different ways to download Audible audiobooks to your PC/Mac, you will find the best Audible Books downloading solution.

Part 1: Buy Audiobooks from Audible Store

The Audible.com offers millions of audiobooks, after become a member of Audible, you can free get your first audiobook, and you can find and purchase lots of audiobooks to listen. Now follow following steps to learn how to download audible AA audiobooks to PC or how to download audible AAX audiobooks to Mac.

Step 1. Login Audible Store
The Audible.com is owned by Amazon. If you have an Amazon account, you can directly login with your Amazon account on a Mac or a PC. Also, you can create a new audible account to sign in. In addition, if you have signed in with a new audible account, you also can connect your Amazon account to Audible.

Step 2. Choose Audible Audiobook and Add to Cart
After logining audible.com successfully, Audible store will recommend some popular audiobooks to you.

You will find the “Browse” option in site navigation. Here, you can choose one audible audiobook from your favorite classification.

Or you can search “free audiobooks” thought via the search box in the top right corner, then choose audiobooks you want and click “Add to Cart”.

Step 3. Purchase Audible Audiobooks
All added audiobooks in your shopping cart, please click “Complete purchase”.

After purchasing complete, you will get a new page “Thank you! You’re ready to listen.”

You will find the “Library” option in site navigation, you will find all purchased audiobooks in library.

Part 2: Download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Windows Computer(Video Tutorial)

To download AA or AAX audiobooks to Windows computer, you need to install Audible Downloader Manager or Audible app for Win 10 on computer firstly.

Step 1. Download, Install and Launch Audible Download Manager on PC
Firstly, please click the below download button to download Audible Download Manager from Audible official site, then follow the simple instructions guide to complete the installation.

After installing complete, the Audible Download Manager will launching automatically.

Step 2. Download Audiobook Files from Audible Library (.adh)
Return to the library of the Audible site, then you can find all Audible audiobooks you bought, please choose a audio quality: Enhanced or Format 4(Format 4 is best for a mp3 player) and click “DOWNLOAD” option.

Tips:
For Windows PC, please select “Format 4” option.
For Mac, please choose “Enhanced” option, you will get a complete AA/AAX file, then use iTunes to open it.

Step 3. Start Downloading “admhelper.adh” files
You will get a file named “admhelper.adh”. The file you download from the Audible site is always named “admhelper.adh”

Step 4. Read “admhelper.adh”and Download AA/AAX Audiobooks
Above steps, you have launched Audible Downloader Manager, then double-click the “admhelper.adh”files, the Audible Downloader Manager software start downloading it as AAX/AA files.

Step 5. Open the Downloaded AA/AAX audiobooks
After downloading complete, please click the “Downloads folder” option to open the stored folder.

You will get the real AA/AAX audiobooks.

Part 3: Download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Windows 10(or 8.1)

For Windows 10/8.1 users, you can use Audible app for Win 10 to download AA/AAX audiobooks directly. Audible app for Win 10 is available for Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Phone 8 (ARM, x86, x64).

If you using Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 computer, you don’t need to download adh file online from Audible official site, just use Audible app for Win 10 to directly download the purchased audiobooks from Audible library.

The Downloaded audiobook files will be saved this location:
C:UsersusernameAppDataLocalPackagesAudibleInc.AudibleforWindowsPhone_…LocalStateContent

Audible For Mac Os

Part 4: Download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Mac

Audible Manager doesn’t provide macOS version. For Mac users, please select“Enhanced”option, you will AA/AAX file.

Then, please click the “DOWNLOAD” button, you will directly download audible audiobook file (AA/AAX format, not the .adh).

For MacOS 10.14.6 Mojave or earlier: The downloaded aa/aax files will be saved in the Audiobooks section of iTunes.

For MacOS 10.15 Catalina and later: Because the iTunes was splited into Apple Books app, Apple Music app, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV apps.Once the download is complete, please click on the downloaded audiobook files in your browser and it will appear in the audiobooks section of Apple Books.

If it’s the first time that you use the downloaded audible audiobooks, you’ll need to authorize this computer for your Audible account, please click “Yes” and go to Audible’s website to do with authorization.

Conclusion

Now, you have downloaded AA or AAX audiobooks on computer, but all the downloaded audible books are encrypted with the Digital Right Management to prevent unauthorized use of the audiobooks. If you want to enjoy your Audible audiobooks on an MP3 player, iPod Nano, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, iPod Classic, iPhone, iPad, PS4, Android phone/tablets or in your car media player, you need to convert AAX/AA files to MP3 with UkeySoft Audiobook Converter.

Audible Download Manager For Mac

UkeySoft Audiobook Converter is a part of Apple Music Converter, it can help you convert Audible AAX, AAX+, AA and iTunes M4B audiobook to MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, AAC, AC3, AU, AIFF and more with no quality loss.

What’s the this Audiobook Converter also can help you remove DRM from audiobooks.

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