What is AAX file? Developed by Audible, AAX is the enhanced audible file format containing chapter markers, images hyperlinks and bookmarks etc. Actually, AAX files are encrypted m4b files. As we can tell that all audible aax files are encrypted with audible drm. This is the key point that many audiobook players cannot play them. Don’t worry. Here I have collected all AAX player for Windows/Mac/Android/iOS. So just pick up the one you like to play your audible aax files.
All things considered, installing MKPlayer on your Mac is an excellent decision if you need to play audio and video content even if the app is still in its initial state and still needs a few updates until it can replace well-established names such as VLC and Iina. Media player Video player Audio player Player Video Audio Multimedia.
Takeaway: Play AAX on Any Player
Before starting the above parts, please that Audible books only can be played at limited players, even the VLC is not included. Actually, some of the audible players are not so functional or even out of date. But you can convert audible aax to DRM-free MP3 files so that you can play them on any player with the help of Epubor Audible Converter.
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- Fully utilizing a Mac’s potential, we have developed VOX's Audio Engine in our FLAC Music Player for Mac. In addition to common formats, including: FLAC, MP3, CUE, APE & M4A – you can also playback Hi-Res Audio (HD Audio) with up to 24bit/192kHz, at 4 times higher than the standard 44kHz sound resolution.
- The latest version of TEAC HR Audio Player is 1.0 on Mac Informer. It is a perfect match for Players in the Audio & Video category. The app is developed by TEAC.
Once converted successfully, you can enjoy the drm-free audible mp3 file to any mp3 player.
Core Features of Epubor Audible Converter:
- 1. It can convert audible aa/aax to mp3 or m4b with 60X conversion speed.
- 2. It can split audible into chapters.
- 3. It can edit the metadata of your audible files.
- ..And more.
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Audible App(Windows 10 & 8 Only)
Audible app is the official app released by Audible for listening audible books, including audible aa and audible aax. Unfortunately, it is now only available on Windows 10 & 8.
Supported formats: Audible aax, aa
Features:
- 1. It can manage your audible library.
- 2. It can download all your Audible books for offline listening.
- 3. It has chapter navigation.
- 4. It enables you to change the listening speed and various mode.v
- 5. Bookmarking is available.
- 6. Sync the audible bookmarks, notes and furthest listening position between different devices.
- 7. It also enables you to transfer audible books to audible compatible mp3 players, like Sandisk MP3 Players.
- 8. If you are the Amazon Prime or Audible members, you can even access Audible channels for unlimited listening with Audible app.
Audible Manager
Audible manager is also the official audible audiobook player which was developed many years ago. Compared with Audible app, Audible manager is out of date, no matter the interface or the function. Working as aax player, Audible manager still does its job.
Supported formats: Audible aax, aa
Features:
- 1. Play Audible aax and aa files.
- 2. Bookmark audible files.
- 3. It can transfer audible books to non-apple mp3 players.
From the above features, we can see the AudibleManager only have the very limited features as a media player. It lacks of the basic features, such as downloading audible books, chapter navigation, and more.
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player is the default media play in all Windows platform. The good news is that it also can play audible aax files.
Pro tip: Import audible into Windows Media Player.
Supported formats: aax, aa, wma, mp3, dat, amr, avi.
Features:
- 1. It allows you to burn audible to cd or dvd.
- 2. It allows you to cast the audible to other devices.
- 3. As for managing the audible books, it enables you to rate the audible audiobooks.
AAX Player Mac
Unfortunately, you’ll never find any official audible app for Mac OS like you get in Windows. Does this mean there is no aax player on Mac? Don’t worry. Audible authorizes the iTunes and Apple Books as the default audible player on Mac. With the release of MacOS 10.15 Catalina, Apple has transitioned from iTunes to Apple Books. So please identify your Mac system at first before choosing the aax player.
Pro tip: How to import audible into iTunes or Apple Books?
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iTunes (MacOS 10.14.6 Mojave or earlier)
iTunes is the pre-installed media player for Mac computer. It enables you to purchase, download and manage your media in one app. Like other Apple products, the interface of iTunes is very neat and intuitive.
Supported formats: aax, aa, m4a, m4b, mp4, mov, m4v, mp3, aax, aiff, epub, pdf etc.
Features:
- 1. Manage your video, audio and music easily.
- 2. Built-in store enables you to purchase digital copies as you like.
- 3. Chapter navigation is available.
- 4. It enables you to edit the metadata of the audible files or any other media.
Apple Books (MacOS 10.15 Catalina and later)
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Apple has improved its iBooks app and named it Apple Books. Come with the new name, you’ll find that Apple Books not only manage and read ebooks, but also audiobooks. As for Audible aax or aa format audiobooks, you can also play them on Apple Books.
Supported formats: aax, aa, apple audiobooks, aac, mp3 audiobooks, epub, pdf
Features:
- 1. It enables you to manage both ebooks and audiobooks.
- 2. Built-in apple store enables you search and buy apple ebooks and audiobooks.
- 3. It allows you to set a sleep timer, adjust the playback speed and play to a speaker.
- 4. Chapter navigation is available.
The iTunes and apple books are two totally different aax players although they share some same features.
AAX Player Online--Audible Cloud Player
If you don't like any of the aax players for Windows and Mac listed above, you can just play audible aax files online with Audible Cloud Player. This is the easiest way for you to listen to audible books, but you need to keep your internet connected all the time. It is not functional as Audible app but if you don't want to download your audible, Audible cloud player is a good alternative.
You can just go to your online Audible library and click on 'Listen now' button to start your online listening.
Supported formats: Audible aax, aa
Features:
- 1. It enables you to play audible books online without downloading.
- 2. Bookmarks and chapter navigation are both available.
- 3. It allows you to change the narration speed.
AAX Player Andriod/iOS
As for playing aax on Android or iOS devices, there is only one app--Audible app. After search on the internet for many times, this is the only aax player for Android/iPhone.
Apps you need to install:Audible App for Android/iOS
It shares almost the same features as the Windows app for Windows 10, but with slight differences.
1. You cannot buy Audible books through Audible for iOS, but you can did in Audible for Windows and Android.
2. Audible books downloaded via Audible for Android/iOS(latest version) are in .aaxc format, not .aax format anymore.
These are all audible aax players I want to share today. If you have any Audible player want to share, please leave the comments below.
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Iris Yan joined Epubor since 2017. She always wants to share everything related to ebook reading and improve your reading journey.