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How to Listen to Audible on Laptop [5 Ways]

Audiobooks provide us with a more convenient way of reading. We can listen to audiobooks while doing housework, going to work or driving. When it comes to audiobooks, many people will think of Audible, the world's largest provider of audiobooks and podcasts.

It's a great experience to listen to Audible audiobooks on a mobile device. Plus, Audible also works with computers, laptops, speakers, and more. So, how can you use Audible on a laptop? Read on and learn 5 effective ways to play Audible on laptop.

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Way 1. How to Use Audible on Laptop Online by Audible Cloud Player

Audible has an official Cloud Player that allows users to listen to Audible audiobooks online. It is highly compatible with Windows or Mac, so you can easily use it on your laptop. All you need is a web browser and a stable internet connection. With Audible Cloud Player, you can stream audiobooks without downloading any apps or titles. You can also switch chapters, add bookmarks, and change the playback speed.

Step 1. On your laptop, visit Audible's official website.

Step 2. Log in to your Amazon account or sign up for a 30-day free trial.

Step 3. Click on 'Library' to browse the title you want to listen to.

audible library

Step 4. Press 'Listen now' next to the audiobook to start playing it online.

listen to audible on laptop via audible cloud player

Way 2. How to Listen to Audible on Laptop by Audible Laptop App

You can also install the free Audible for laptop app. But note that the Audible for Windows app has been discontinued. You need to use Windows 11 to install the Audible app for laptop successfully.

Step 1. Go to the Microsoft Store and then search for 'Amazon Appstore' to install it.

Step 2. Open Amazon Appstore and log in to your Amazon account.

Step 3. Now search for Audible and lick 'Get' to download and install the Audible app.

play audible on laptop via audible windows app

Step 4. Open Audible and log in to your account. Then you can listen to Audible audiobooks freely.

Way 3. How to Play Audible on Laptop by iTunes

If your laptop runs macOS, then the official way to listen to Audible is via iTunes. And if your laptop has updated to macOS 10.15 Catalina, you can also play Audible audiobooks on the Apple Books app. For macOS 10.14.6 or lower, follow the steps below to enjoy Audible:

Step 1. Go to Audible's official website and click on 'Library' to find the book you want to listen to. Then click on 'Download'.

download audible books from website

Step 2. Next you will be asked to 'authorize your computer'. Click on 'Yes' and log in to your Audible account.

authorize your computer for itunes

Step 3. Now you can open iTunes and select 'Audiobooks' to listen to the downloaded Audible audiobook in 'Library'.

use audible on laptop via itunes

Way 4. How to Get Audible on Laptop by Apple Books

To use Apple Books, your macOS needs to be macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer. The old versions still can use iTunes to play Audible offline. But Apple Books is similar to iTunes. Your downloaded Audible books will be automatically migrated to Apple Books. And you can also choose to download Audible audiobooks with Apple Books directly.

Step 1. Install Apple Books on your laptop. Then open it and sign in to your Audible account.

Step 2. Choose 'Store' > 'Authorizations' > 'Authorize This Computer'.

authorize audible on apple books

Step 3. Click on 'Yes' to confirm authorizing your computer and enter your account information.

Step 4. Now you can navigate to 'Audiobooks' to start listening to your Audible books.

play audible on laptop via apple books

Way 5. How to Listen to Audible on Laptop by Any Music Player

If you don't like the above ways, now we also introduce another way for you. Audible only restricts users from listening to its books on its compatible devices, even if you have downloaded the books in advance. It's very inconvenient when you want to play your favorite Audible books on other platforms or devices.

Therefore, the method we provide in this part will also bypass these restrictions and let you listen to Audible on your laptop freely using any music player. The only tool you need is DRmare Audible Audiobook Converter, which allows you to save Audible books as MP3 and other plain formats. They will be saved on your laptop as your local audio files so you can listen freely.

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DRmare Audible Converter

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  • Download Audible books to a laptop locally
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How to Download Audible Books to Laptop Locally

Install DRmare Audible Converter via the 'Download' link above and we will guide you to save Audible books locally on your laptop.

Step 1Load Audible books
add audible books to drmare
Please first download books from Audible in advance. When you open DRmare Audible Audiobook Converter, you can see the main interface as below. You can then click on the 'Add Files' button at the top left to load audiobooks from your Audible library. Or you can directly drag and drop Audible files from your laptop's folder.
Step 2Set output parameters
set output format for audible books
Click on the 'Format' button at the bottom right to set Audible output parameters. You can change the output format, channel, bit rate, and sample rate. Once changed, click on 'OK'.
Step 3Download Audible books to laptop
download audible books to laptop
Hit the 'Convert' button at bottom right and this software will start the conversion process at 100X speed. Once finished, click on 'Open' or 'Converted' to find the local Audible files. You can listen to them on your laptop with any music player as you want.

In Conclusion

To listen to Audible on laptop, we have explained 5 ways for you. You can choose to stream Audible audiobooks online or listen to them offline. And if you want to download Audible books for offline playback, using DRmare Audible Converter is the best way. Because it will save Audible books as popular files on your laptop so you can enjoy them freely.

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