Audible is the world’s largest seller and producer of audiobooks. With an Audible membership, you get access to their vast library of over 200,000 audiobook titles that you can purchase using credits or directly buy with cash. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to purchase and download audiobooks on Audible using different methods.
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Signing Up for an Audible Membership
To purchase audiobooks on Audible, you first need to sign up for an Audible membership. Here are the steps:
- Go to Audible.com and click on “Start your 30-day free trial”
- Select one of the membership plans:
- Audible Premium Plus: Gives you 1 credit per month and full access to Audible Plus catalog for $14.95/month
- Audible Premium: Gives you full access to Audible Plus catalog for $7.95/month
- Annual Plans: Allow you to prepay and save up to 30%
- Enter your payment information and create your Audible account
Once signed up, you can start purchasing and downloading audiobooks.
Purchasing Audiobooks Using Credits
With an Audible Premium Plus membership, you get one credit per month. Here is how you can use these credits to get audiobooks:
- Browse Audible’s library and find an audiobook you want
- Click on the audiobook and select “Add to Cart”
- Proceed to checkout, and on the payments page, select “Use a Credit”
- Confirm your order
The audiobook will now be added to your Audible library.
Buying Audiobooks Without Credits
You can also directly purchase audiobooks without using credits:
- Browse Audible and select an audiobook
- Click “Buy Now” next to the price
- Select payment method and complete purchase
This allows you to buy audiobooks above your credit limit.
Downloading Audiobooks
Once purchased, you can download your audiobooks for offline listening:
On Desktop
- Go to your Audible library
- Next to the audiobook, click on “Download”
- Select download quality and location
On Mobile
- Open Audible app and go to “Library”
- Tap the “Cloud” icon to access downloadable titles
- Tap “Download” next to the title
Downloaded audiobooks are DRM-protected and can only be played on the Audible app.
Listening to Audiobooks
You can stream or listen to downloaded audiobooks:
On Mobile:
- Open Audible app and go to “Library”
- Tap on the audiobook cover
On Desktop:
- Go to Audible site and access “Cloud Player”
- Click “Play” next to the audiobook
This allows you to pick up where you left off from any device.
Tips for Using Audible
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of Audible:
- Wish List: Add books you want for later to your Wish List
- Whispersync: Seamlessly switch between reading Kindle books and listening to the Audible version
- Sleep Timer: Sets a sleep timer to stop playback after some time
- Listening Speed: Adjust narration speed to your liking
- Highlights: Flag important passages for review later
- Sharing: Send book snippets or recommendations to friends
Audible App Features
The Audible app allows you to easily access and manage your audiobook library. Key features include:
Library
- Browse your full collection of purchased audiobooks
- View listening progress and manage downloads
Store
- Get recommendations and bestsellers
- Use credits or cash to get new audiobooks
Profiles
- View listening stats and achievements
- Manage account settings and payment options
Audio Player
- Play, pause, rewind audiobooks
- Adjust playback speed and set sleep timer
- Add bookmarks and highlights while listening
This makes it very convenient to shop for, access and listen to audiobooks on the go.
Audible Highlights
Some key things that set Audible apart:
- Exclusive content: Get access to Audible Originals and audiobooks not available elsewhere
- Whispersync for Voice: Switch seamlessly between reading and listening
- Great apps and site: Intuitive and full-featured apps for convenient listening
- Library sharing: Share books with family members
- Daily Deals: Get discounted bestsellers every day
In summary, Audible makes enjoying audiobooks very easy and convenient with its huge catalog, great apps and exclusive content. This guide should help you easily purchase, download and listen to audiobooks using your Audible membership. Let the listening begin!
