OpenAudible is a cross-platform audiobook manager designed for Audible users. Download, view, convert to MP3 or M4A, and manage all your audio books with our easy-to-use desktop application. See all your Audible books in one location, on all your Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Automatically organize your books as an HTML library. Keep lossless quality when converting DRM-locked Audible and iTunes audiobooks. It will strip the DRM from your AA, AAX audiobooks and iTunes M4B audiobooks without touching the original audio track so that you'll get the 100% same quality as original, including ID3 tags, audio codec, sample rate, bit rate, channel, and so on.
In terms of current Mac-compatible database software which some website reviews have said works in a Bento-like fashion, Records is pretty decent, and you can import/export CSV and arrange a whole bunch of custom field displays to your liking, and create templates from them. It shows up in Mac software bundle offers every so often for considerably lower than the usual asking price, and you can download a 14-day trial off the website. The storage format is non-proprietary, and each one you create is just simple text in an SQLite database in a folder with a couple of other metadata files, which you can easily backup/copy/share.I got in a bundle a while back and used to use it for keeping track of my soundtrack CD collection before I just went and started keeping everything in a pseudo-YAML format via TaskPaper* because that allowed for greater flexibility in specifying exact contents as-is, rather than having to come up with a standard set of fields to fill out and accounting for variability in advance. Maybe one day I'll export to CSV and import everything back into Records to have a nice-looking visually-browseable copy.
iDatabase is pretty similar (though IMHO doesn't have as nice an interface) and I tried a trial of it when I was looking at the developer's website to check out the overall quality of their software to see if I wanted to get a couple of other things of theirs which are currently being offered in a bundle deal I'm considering. The trial is 30 days, and there's an iOS version which you can apparently sync via DropBox and use for on-the-go record browsing/updating, if that's a consideration.
The display in iDatabase is not nearly as flexibly customizable as Records (it seems like you're limited to having everything appear in some kind of default layout, though you can specify fonts and such), but otherwise it works in much the same way and seemed pretty easy to use. Export was a little more non-obvious; it turns out you have to select a database and Ctrl-click to bring up a contextual menu to see the CSV option, rather than using the main file menus. On the plus side, there is a specific tutorial on importing Bento databases over at the official support site. Again, the storage format seems to be just plain text within SQLite.
Both Records and iDatabase come with a bunch of pre-loaded templates for common stuff like movies and cds. And both of them could use better documentation for their features and how-tos, although there are some faqs on their respective websites (the iDatabase one is not actually on their website, but on a different support site which for some reason they don't link from their main) for the important usage cases, and it's easy enough to find out what the features do by playing around a bit.
Audiobook Organizer App Mac Pro
Some reviews with better descriptions and screenshots (ETA: some of these were written some time ago, and several missing features have since been added to their respective apps):
- Records @ some guy's personal blog
- iDatabase @ Macworld, specifically in terms of Bento replacement comparisons
Although it is a pretty good application otherwise, with the ability to fold and hide items one doesn't want to see/edit at the moment and focus on the items one does, and drag and drop rearrangement of folded nodes, with multiple views to compare stuff. Plus a lot of user-contributed scripts and stylesheets, for which you can write your own.
And it has excellent search/tag filters which you can write pretty specifically and save for reuse, if that matters.
I also have DEVONthink Personal, which I got in yet another bundle, which TBH is probably overkill, but has this cool feature where it can create a virtual index of the contents of your external hard drives, which you can then browse and search through like you were using Spotlight and the Finder.
By Justin SabrinaUpdated on March 09, 2020
Summary
How to download AA or AAX files from Audible store? Here is a complete tutorial teach you how to download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Windows/Mac computer with Audible Download Manager for Windows, Audible app for Win 10, iTunes for Mac.
How to download AA or AAX files from Audible store? Here is a complete tutorial teach you how to download Audible AA/AAX Audiobooks to Windows/Mac computer with Audible Download Manager for Windows, Audible app for Win 10, iTunes for Mac.
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
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
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.
Tip: On Windows computer, you can download AA files with Audible Download Manager or Audible Win 10 app.
On Mac, you can directly download AAX files and then import the downloaded AAX audible audiobooks to iTunes or Apple Books(with authorized Audible account).
On Mac, you can directly download AAX files and then import the downloaded AAX audible audiobooks to iTunes or Apple Books(with authorized Audible account).
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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.
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.
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
C:UsersusernameAppDataLocalPackagesAudibleInc.AudibleforWindowsPhone_…LocalStateContent
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.
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.
AA Audiobook to MP3 Conversion Video Tutorial:
How to Convert Audible AA Audiobook to MP3