Convert Audible (.aax) files to mp3 with ffmpeg

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0:00 Audible DRM
1:40 No So Open Audible
2:15 ffmpeg
3:00 Audible CLI
4:30 Activation Bytes
5:25 AAXtoMP3

[notjoemartinez]

Judging by the comments and emails I've received from this video it is clear that I should have spent more time explaining the technical details of how to properly set up the environment to run the commands. A more detailed video is in the works. But for now the best advice I can give is to use ChatGPT as a resource, prompts: "How to I install python, pip and ffmpeg on [Your operating system]", "How do I clone a git hub repository", "How do I make a shell script executable and run it"

[cattelia]

This tool still works - Sept 2024

This IS an intermediate quick overview - this video assumes you know a thing or two around a command line, which is not the point of this video.

Great video :] What I needed.

[nro]

Thank you for doing such a service on this one

[roryonabike]

I've just started with Audible and have only a few books. Joe's video is excellent, but for now I've decided to stick with another method that may interest some people. On my Mac, Audible or Apple Books playback can be recorded with a physical audio interface recorder or a software recorder. For a Mac, you need a loopback function built into the interface or a loopback app from Blackhole (free), Rogue Amoeba or Ginger/GroundControl. Loopback allows recording of sound coming from a Mac (system audio). As a recorder, I've tested Logic Pro X and iZotope RX, but Audacity is free/open source and would work fine. The ability in Logic, iZotope, and I believe Audacity, to set markers is also useful for some books that I record.

[lookingforarlandria]

Is there like an idiots guide to this? I honestly am untech saavy so id appreciate some guidance or advice

[pinkaargyle]

first two minutes is legit what i just went through till i find your video

[anjummadani]

Thank you Notjoemartinez for giving me hope! Unfortunately, despite your great clarity, your explanations are still too complex for old casual users like me. So my search continues to find an absolutely idiot proof account of how to do this. But please do continue your work!

[theodricaethelfrith]

The AAXtoMP3 repo has been archived and may break (or already be broken). The ffmpeg command string is straightforward: 'ffmpeg -activation_bytes -i audiobook.aax audiobook.mp3'

[discotecc]

Thank you man. Your channel is good you should upload more vids you're a smart dude

[ibinaobabaya]

Tried it on MacOS, but failed at step 2:
~ % audible quickstart
zsh: command not found: audible
Any idea what's wrong=

[gamingclips]

When you say run pip instal for the audible-cli how do we get to that part? Can you do a video going more into depth with the coding process

[historymaker]

The end just killed! As God intended!🤣👍🏻

[XWilliamThomasX]

Mine only downloads 3 books and a few empty folders and then shows nothing happing and it been 40 minutes. I have about 30 books

[SplatterDrive]

why they make this shit so hard i just wanna download my fucking books

[demonprincess]

why pay 25 dollars maybe because some of us don't understand code and videos like this is just way over our heads...

[iankarlo]

When I write my username password either on command prompt or on a browser, it tells me my password or email is wrong. I’ve tried several times and I am typing the password correctly. I know for a fact it’s the correct one. What could be going on?

[..]

The above information is incorrect as I have been using my Classic iPods since 2008 with Audible till Amazon took over??? The above says My purchased and PAID FOR BOOK's they say they will always be accessible on ANY DEVICE THAT I USE FOR LISTENING, I could not even download books I prepaid for?

[TreSmooveGaming]

Hi, Thanks so much for the tutorial, i just had a quick question, i was able to convert the AAXtomp3 into a exe and moved it to a folder which contained the audibles. my question is what would be the best solution to the following "error, setting activation_bytes to value [my activation key]?

[TheDaysEnd]

The OG open audible still works. New books don't work. I am guessing 2020 books onwards.

[DaNkOcCcC]

03:31 where/how "do I run" pip install audible-cli?