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Version 2.2.1 released on Sep 19, 2016

Works on macOS 10.12.
Supports iTunes 12.5.1.

Version 2.1.1 released on Sep 18, 2015

Fix the Error that Audio Book files can't be read on some systems.
Add Setting Tips for iTunes 12.2 or later.

Version 2.1.0 released on Mar 16, 2015

Update a new user interface.
Free Audiobook Converter

Version 2.0.4 released on Jan 22, 2015

Add number to split output sub files' title name.
Fix the problem that the space filtering before or after the keywords.
When you split the file, the output sub files will be saved to 1, 01, 001.
Update copyright to 2015.
Fix the other problem.

Version 2.0.3 released on Aug 5, 2014

Fix the crash on Mac 10.10 Preview Version 4.

Version 2.0.2 released on Jun 30, 2014

Fix some errors.
Adjust the waiting time for dragging, adding and copying to 60s.
Add the converting menu prompt and the related prompt when quiting the Dock.
Modify some digital description and the interface problem of Multilingual test.

Version 2.0.1 released on May 31, 2014

Support German, Japanese, French, English.
Add hotkey to select file with up, down and space key.
Add refresh library button in main interface.
Retain Artwork and part of the metadate info (except WAV).
Fix minor bugs.

Version 2.0.0 released on May 14, 2014

Update a totally new user interface.
Optimize Add mode.
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Optimize Conversion interface.
Optimize Split mode.

We’ve researched and evaluated all the mainstream Audible converters that range in price from free to $39 – narrowed that list down to the best choices available. We tested the conversion speed and ease of use for each converter, and examined their features. After testing, we found that Epubor Audible Converter is the best Audible AA/AAX to MP3 converter for most people because it’s the most easy-to-use tool with the fastest conversion speed among all the software we tested. If you need to convert Audible audiobooks to MP3 in bulk quickly, we think Epubor Audible Converter is your best choice.

1. Epubor Audible Converter (WIN & MAC)

Epubor Audible Converter is a powerful tool dedicated to stripping DRM from your purchased Audible audiobooks and converting Audible AA and AAX to mp3 or other compatible DRM free formats like M4B. If you're looking for a simple program that works without excessive flatulent options and confusing interfaces that some other Audible converter tools have, you'll definitely like Epubor Audible Converter.

Its interface is very concise but effective. It supports batch conversions and single file imports, as well as drag and drop. You can just drag and drop the aa/aax files directly into the program, choose an output format, and then start the conversion. If you do want more advanced options, Epubor Audible Converter does let you customize things like splitting your audiobooks into chapters.

Price: $22.99

Pros:
1. Super easy to use with a user-friendly interface (even the Net newbie will easily figure out how to use the software properly).
2. Conversion speed is extremely fast (works at 60 faster speed) and the converted audio quality is lossless.
3. You can split the entire audiobook into several chapters.
4. Not need to install iTunes or any plug-in.
5. No iTunes and Audible authentication are required. (All Audible audiobooks can be decrypted no matter the audiobook is purchased under your Audible account or not.)

Cons:
1. You can’t customize the audio bitrate for the output audiobooks.

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2. TunesKit Audible AA/AAX Converter (WIN & MAC)

Tuneskit Audible AA/AAX Converter is a smart DRM removal tool specially developed for Audible users to crack DRM protection from Audible audiobooks by converting the DRM AA, AAX audiobooks to DRM-free formats, including MP3, M4A, M4B, AAC, FLAC, WAV, with up to 100X super faster speed.

Price: $34.95

Pros:
1. It covers a wide range of export formats.
2. Fast and organized conversion.
3. No iTunes and Audible account authorization are required.

Cons:
1. Too expensive especially when compared to Epubor Audible Converter.
2. Conversion speed is relatively slow when converting large size of AAX files to MP3.
3. It requires heavy CPU time and causes high CPU utilization on your computer when Tuneskit Audible Converter is decrypting audiobooks. In other words, your computer performance may slow down dramatically or even crash when the program is working.

3. InAudible (WIN)

InAudible is a free program designed to remove DRM from Audible audiobooks and covert them to MP3, FLAC, or other common formats on Windows computer. It also copies all the metadata, cover art of the audiobooks after conversion. To convert aax to mp3 with InAudible, you will need another two software packages (inaudible-NG’s tables and FFmpeg). InAudible is not an official program and does not have its own website.

Price: free

Pros:
1. It’s for free.
2. It’s capable of separating audiobook tracks by chapters.
3. It handles Audible conversion incredibly fast.

Cons:
1. It only works for Windows OS, and is not compatible with Mac OS.
2. Not user-friendly. Figuring how to use it is too complicated for non-tech-savvy users.
3. It’s not available for downloading and using on any of the available platforms.
4. Users can’t find an integrated User’s Help guide, and can’t get customer support service when issues occur.

4. OpenAudible Project (Win & MAC & Linux)

When talking about converting Audible to MP3 free, OpenAudible is popular and famous as it's an open-source cross-platform audible audiobook manager.

Price: free

Pros:
1. Supports audible to mp3 conversion on Windows, Mac and Linux.
2. Free and easy to use.

Cons:
1. Can't get the help when meeting any issues as OpenAudible is a community-based project developed by a small group of volunteers.

5. Audials Tunebite Premium (WIN)

Audials Tunebite Premium & Platinum and Audials One also work for audiobook format conversion. Audials helps you solve audiobook copy-protection problems and lets you convert audiobooks into MP3 files for any device. DRM-protected audiobooks can be copied rapidly and converted to any desired file format. It’s also a smart audio player and enhances existing music collections by adding missing ID3 tags.

Price: $24.90

Pros:
1. Impressive import and export format list (40 audio file formats for PC, smartphone, tablet and gaming consoles are available for selection)
2. It can record audio from popular streaming services.
3. It supports 2 conversion output modes: single output file & split audiobook into several output files.

Cons:
1. It only applies to Windows OS, and not compatible with Mac OS.
2. The all black user-interface is intimidating and looks disordered a litter bit.
3. Needs to install and configure iTunes for recording audio files.
4. Recording technique can't guarantee lossless quality.

Overall, Epubor Audible Converter is the most easy-to-use one and faster than most of the other Audible converters in this list, and the price of $22.99 offers the best value and experiences available. It’s totally worth every penny you spent on the license.

Sisi Liu Sisi is a newbie who joined Epubor in November 2017. She's a bookworm her whole life and has taken great interest in eBooks recently. She learns professional knowledge about ebooks in Epubor and loves to share her know-how to all the ebook lovers!