Ever tried listening to an Audible audiobook on your Android phone only to be met with an error That's the frustrating reality of AAX files – Audible's proprietary format. But what if you want to listen on unsupported devices or prefer a different player? In this guide, we'll show you how to play AAX files on Android, giving you audiobook freedom.
We'll cover official Audible options and reveal the ultimate solution for unrestricted playback: DRmare Audible Converter. Take control of your Audible library today.
Part 1. What is AAX?
AAX, which stands for Audible Enhanced Audiobook, is a proprietary file format developed by Audible for its audiobooks. It's designed to provide a richer listening experience, incorporating not just audio content but also features like bookmarks, chapter navigation, and even synchronized images or text.
However, AAX files are encrypted with Digital Rights Management (DRM), a technology that restricts unauthorized copying and playback. This DRM protection ensures that AAX audiobooks can only be played on authorized devices and applications, typically those associated with an Audible subscription.
Part 2. How to Play AAX Files on Android with Official Ways
In this section, we’ll discuss some AAX players that is officially supported by Audible on Android.
How to Play AAX Files on Android with Audible Cloud Player
Audible offers a cloud-based player that can also serve as an AAX player for Android. This can be a convenient way to play your Audible AAX books on Android without needing to download any additional software.
Step 1. Go to audible.com from Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge browser on your Android.
Step 2. Log into your Audible account.
Step 3. Swipe right and select “Library” on the left dropdown menu.
Step 4. Pick a AAX book in your Library and tap on the play button to stream the Audible AAX book on your Android.
How to Open AAX Files on Android with Audible App
Step 1. Open Google Play Store and search for 'Audible'.
Step 2. Once found, download and install it to your Android device.
Step 3. Open Audible and sign in to your account.
Step 4. Now you will be able to access your AAX files. Go to 'My Library' and then find the audiobook you want. Then click the 'Download' icon to download and play Audible audiobook.
Part 3. Ultimate Solution to Play AAX Files on Android without Audible
Can you play AAX file on Android without installing the Audible application? Yes, you can use a professional AAX converter to convert AAX files to common files first. Then you can listen to AAX files on any media player on your Android device.
After you have downloaded an AAX file, you can convert it to MP3 by using DRmare Audible Converter. This program works for both Windows and Mac. It's designed to convert any AAX/AA files to popular audio formats including MP3, FLAC, AAC, etc. You can use it to convert multiple AAX files at once with a super-fast 100X conversion speed.
After conversion, the MP3 files will be stored in your local folder. They can be played on any media player on your Android device or other devices. You can enjoy the original sound quality and all the ID3 tags will be preserved.
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How to Convert AAX to MP3 with DRmare
Please first download the DRmare AAX to MP3 Converter via the 'Download' button above. Then you can refer to the complete tutorial below on how to convert AAX files to MP3 for playing on Android.
- Step 1Add AAX files to DRmare Audible Converter
To add AAX files to DRmare Audible Converter, please hit the 'Add Files' button at the top left. You can batch select and add files for conversion in batches.
- Step 2Set output format as MP3 for Android devices
Hit the 'format' icon to choose the output format for Android devices. Since MP3 is fully compatible with almost all Android devices, you can set MP3 as the output format. And you can set the codec, sample rate, etc. of AAX files for Android devices.
- Step 3Convert Audible AAX to MP3 Android
Once all settings are OK, you can launch the conversion process by tapping the 'Convert' tab. DRmare Audible Converter will convert your AAX files to MP3 at a 100X speed. Once converting process finishes, you can locate the files in the 'Converted' folder.
Quick Guide to Play DRM Audible Books on Android Devices
How to Play AAX Files on Android
Now you have got the MP3 files for your Android devices. You can follow the steps below on how to play an AAX file on Android.
- Connect your computer to your Android device by using a USB cable.
- Locate the converted AAX files on your computer via the 'Output' path on DRmare Audible Converter.
- Copy and paste the converted files to your Android device.
- You can now play AAX files on your Android device with any media player.
Part 4. FAQs about AAX Files
Q1. How Do I Open an AAX File on Android?
A1. You can use official Audible App for Android or Audible Cloud Player to play AAX files on Android.
Q2. What App Can Play AAX Files?
A2. To play AAX files on Android, you can use Audible. It's an AAX player Android.
To play AAX files on Windows, you can use Audible, Audible Manager, or Windows Media Player.
To play AAX files on Mac, you can use iTunes or Apple Books as there is no official Audible app for Mac.
Q3. How Do I Convert Audible to MP3 on Android?
A3. You can use DRmare Audible Converter to convert Audible AAX/AA to MP3 on your computer. Then transfer the converted files to your Android device.
Q4. How Do I Download Audible Books to My Android Phone?
A4. Open Audible App on your phone and then go to 'My Library' to find the book you want to download. Tap on the cover art or touch the 'Download' icon to download Audible books.
Q5. What Can I Do When I Meet the 'Can't Download Audiobooks from the Audible App on Android' Issue?
A5. You can update the Audible app on your Android and then change the download audio quality.
To update Audible on Android: Hit 'Menu' > 'My Apps' > 'Audible for Android'. Then touch 'Update' > 'Continue'.
To change the Audible download quality: Touch the 'Menu' button > 'Settings' > 'Download'. Then select another audio quality from the 'Download Quality' for Audible audiobooks.
Q6. Can VLC Play AAX?
A6. No, the VLC player doesn't support AAX files. But it is compatible with the AA format. So, if you would like to play Audible audiobooks on VLC, you can download audiobooks in AA format.
Part 5. In Conclusion
Today we have shown you how to play AAX files on Android. You can use official Audible App or Audible Cloud Player to play Audible AAX files on Android. Alternatively, you can use DRmare Audible Converter to convert AAX files to MP3 first. Then you can play them on any media player on Android or any other devices.
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