How to Convert MP3 to Audiobook Free/Android/iOS/Mac/Windows

Q: "I have ripped many MP3 files from audiobook CDs, but they won't play on my media player. Is there any way to convert MP3s to audiobook format? Preferably one that retains the chapters and can be bookmarked. Thanks."

When you import an MP3 audiobook file into your player, it will usually show up as music. Since the common audio formats for audiobooks are M4A, M4B, AA, and AAX, you'd better convert your MP3 to audiobook format. In this article, we will show you the 6 best ways to convert MP3 to audiobook. You can use them on your Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and even online. You can also get some free MP3 to audiobook converters.

• Part 1. Convert MP3 to Audiobook with Chapters
• Part 2. Convert MP3 Files to Audiobook by iTunes
• Part 3. Convert MP3 to Audiobooks Free
• No.1 Media.io MP3 to M4B Converter (Online)
• No.2 MP3 to iPod Audio Book Converter (Windows)
• No.3 Audiobook Binder (iPhone & Mac)
• No.4 MortPlayer Audio Book (Android)
• Part 4. FAQs about Converting MP3 to Audiobook
• Part 5. Final Thoughts

Part 1. How to Convert MP3 to Audiobook with Chapters on Windows/Mac

For iOS users, it is enough to use iTunes to convert MP3 audiobooks. But if you are an Android user, you will have to convert MP3 audiobooks to M4B or M4A format. So, we will show you the best tool to convert MP3s to audiobooks - DRmare MP3 to Audiobook Converter. It is the best choice for those who want to learn how to convert MP3 files to audiobooks in different formats.

Thankfully, this DRmare Audiobook Converter is exactly what you need. It can convert MP3 to many formats, including M4A, M4B, AAC, FLAC, and WAV. In addition, all MP3 audio files will be converted 30 times faster. It will retain the original sound quality and all metadata information of all audio files. Best of all, you can use it to split audiobooks, and adjust playback speed, volume and pitch. That's why DRmare Audio Converter is chosen as the best choice.

This tool is available for both Windows and Mac users. You can first install it on your computer via the "Download" button below. Then follow our tutorial to convert MP3 to audio book with chapters.

DRmare Audio Converter

• Convert MP3 audio to audiobook M4A, M4B, AAC, FLAC, and WAV
• Convert Audible to MP3 and more popular formats
• Keep original sound quality, chapters, and all the ID3 tags
• Support editing ID3 tags, splitting audiobooks by chapters
• Work at up to 30X faster speed, customize output parameters

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How to Convert MP3 to Audiobook with Chapters by DRmare Audio Converter

Now, let's see how to turn MP3 into audiobook by DRamre Audio Converter. When it's done, you can listen to audiobooks on any device you want.

Step 1. Add MP3 files to DRmare program

Open DRmare Audio Converter. Then click the 'add files' button to import all your MP3 files to DRmare.

Step 2. Define output format as M4A or M4B for audiobook

Just click the 'format' icon to set the output format. To convert MP3 to audiobook with chapters, you'd better set the format to M4B or M4A. To split the file, you can click the "edit" icon which looks like a pen. And then choose to split audiobooks by chapters, time, or you want.

Step 3. Convert MP3 files to audiobooks losslessly

Click "Convert" to batch convert all your MP3 files to audiobooks. Then check the 'converted' icon to find the audiobook files on your computer. You can also follow the "Output" path to find the converted files in your local folder.

Video Demo: How to Create Audiobook from MP3 Mac/Windows

To learn how does DRmare Audio Converter convert MP3 audiobook to M4B or others, you can visit this video tutorial.

Pros:

• 30X faster conversion speed
• Keep lossless audio quality and all the chapters
• Support converting MP3 files to audiobooks in multiple output formats
• Allows to split audio files and customize the output parameters

Cons:

• Only the trial version is free. If you need full features, you need to get a premium license.

Part 2. How to Convert MP3 to Audiobook by iTunes

iTunes is the most popular source for purchasing or renting digital media files. But you may not know that it also has a lot of fantastic features. It can convert audio files, burn CDs, transfer files, and much more. To convert MP3 files to audiobook, you just need to follow the steps below.

1. Make MP3 Files Detected as iTunes Audiobooks:

Step 1. Open iTunes, select the "Music" category and click "Library" to locate all your music files.

Step 2. Right-click to choose the MP3 file you want. Then select "Get Info" > "Options". Tick the checkbox of "Remember playback position" and "Skip when shuffling".

Step 3. On the "Details" tab, please change the "Genre" to "audiobook". And then check the box next to "Album is a compilation of songs by various artists".

Step 4. Go to the "Options" tab and change the media kind to "Audiobook". Then your audio files will be moved to the "Audiobooks" category. It will contain chapters too if you combine multiple files.

Note: The method above only changes the properties of the MP3 files, the format is not modified.

If you'd like to change the format, you can also follow these new steps to convert to AAC files:

2. Convert MP3 to Audiobook with iTunes:

Step 1. Open iTunes on your Mac or Windows computer. Drag your MP3 files into iTunes. You can also click 'File' > "Add File to Library" to import files.

Step 2. Click 'Edit' > "Preferences" from the menu bar. Then click the "Import Settings" button at the bottom-right corner.

Step 3. In the drop-down box next to 'Import Using', select 'AAC Encoder' and click 'OK'.

Step 4. Find your imported MP3 files in 'Recently Added'. Then click 'File' > 'Convert' > "Create AAC Version".

Step 5. Right-click the converted files and choose 'Show in Windows Explorer' to locate them on your computer.

Step 6. Copy your converted files and rename the copy from .m4a to .m4b.

Pros:

• It is totally free
• Manage and play your media files easily
• Support converting MP3 files to audiobooks in multiple output formats
• Allows to split audio files and customize the output parameters

Cons:

• The output formats are limited, no M4A, M4B options
• It takes up a lot of system resources to run and the speed is slow

Part 3. How to Convert MP3 to Audiobook Free

Want to convert MP3 to audio book Android/iPhone? No worries, there is a lot of free MP3 to audiobook converters for you here.

No.1 Media.io MP3 to M4B Converter (Online)

Media.io MP3 to M4B Converter is a free online MP3 audiobook converter. You can use it on computers, smartphones, and tablets without installation. The drawback is that it takes a long time to upload files with a 100MB limitation.

How to Convert MP3 to Audiobook Free:

Step 1. Visit the official website of Media.io.

Step 2. Drag and drop MP3 files to it. You can also click 'Choose Files' to add files.

Step 3. Click 'CONVERT' to start converting MP3 to M4B.

Step 4. Click 'DOWNLOAD' to save the converted M4B files.

Pros:

• It is totally free
• Don't need to install extra apps
• Available for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and any other online browsers

Cons:

• Only support the M4B output format

No.2 MP3 to iPod Audio Book Converter (Windows)

MP3 to iPod Audio Book Converter is probably the easiest free MP3 to audiobook converter you can find in the market now. Just import your MP3 and click "Start Conversion", your MP3 files will be converted to M4B for free. But it only runs on Windows PC only.

How to Convert MP3 to Audiobooks Windows:

Step 1. Download, install, and open MP3 to iPod Audio Book your Windows computer.

Step 2. Click the 'Add' button to import your MP3 files.

Step 3. Click 'Start Conversion' to convert your MP3 files to M4B for free.

Pros:

• It is totally free
• It is easy to use
• The conversion speed is fast

Cons:

• No configurations

No.3 Audiobook Binder (iPhone & Mac)

Audiobook Binder is similar to Audiobook Builder. The difference is that it is free. It supports converting MP3 to iOS compatible audiobooks (M4B format). If you are using an iOS device or a Mac computer, you can use it to get audiobooks from MP3. You can also change the cover artwork, audio encoding properties, and sample rate.

How to Convert MP3 to Audiobooks iPhone:

Step 1. Download, install, and Audiobook Binder on your Mac.

Step 2. Click the 'Files' tab and then choose '+' to add your MP3 files.

Step 3. Click 'Bind' to start converting your MP3 to M4B files.

Pros:

• Keep author and title information
• Split audiobooks by volume
• Automatically add the converted audiobooks to iTunes

Cons:

• Only support Mac

No.4 MortPlayer Audio Book (Android)

If you are an Android user, you can use MortPlayer Audio Book. It allows you to listen to MP3 audiobooks without having to convert them to M4B format. It's also totally free. It supports playback of all media types supported by the Android core (MP3, Ogg Vorbis, M4A, 3GP, MIDI, Wave).

Pros:

• Support many formats of audiobooks
• Available for Android

Cons:

• Not actually an MP3 to audiobook converter

Part 4. FAQs about Converting MP3 to Audio Book

Q1: What File Format Are Audiobooks for iPhone?

A: The audiobooks for iPhone are in M4B or AAC. The most common format is M4B.

Q2: How Do I Convert MP3 to M4B for Free?

A: You can use a free MP3 to M4B converter like Media.io.

Q3: How Do I Turn an MP3 into an Audiobook?

A: You can use iTunes to change an MP3 to an audiobook. It's free and easy to operate like we have shown above. But it doesn't change the file format. You can only play the audiobook on iTunes. If you want to play the audiobook on your Android phone, then it won't work. You will need to use other ways we have mentioned above.

Part 5. Final Thoughts

Here we have listed 6 ways to convert MP3 to audiobook. They include the best ways for free for Android, iOS, Mac and Windows. You can choose the one that suits you best.

DRmare Audio Converter is ideal for those who want to turn MP3 into audiobooks. It is also a great tool to download Audible audiobooks to computer.

For users who just want to get MP3 files to play on iTunes, you can follow the steps we mentioned in Part 2.

For those who want to use a free MP3 to audiobook converter, you can choose Media.io MP3 to M4B Converter.

For users who just want to listen to audiobooks encoded in MP3 format on Android, you can use MortPlayer Audio Book.