How to Convert MP3 Files to Audiobook Format
Audiobooks were first released as cassette tapes. Since then, however, audiobooks have been developed digitally. One distinguishing feature of digital audiobooks is the ability to slow down or speed up the pace of reading. This, of course, cannot be done with a traditional MP3 file. Audiobook files have the extension M4B and can be slowed down or sped up. You can convert MP3 files to M4B files with a third-party freeware application.
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Instructions
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Download and install a program that allows you to convert MP3 files to Audiobook format. One free option is MP3 to iPod Audiobook converter.
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Import the MP3 files you want to convert by clicking the "Add" button on the right-hand menu of the application. One advantage of this converter is that it allows you to package multiple files into one Audiobook file. Therefore, if each chapter of your book is split into separate MP3 files, you can combine them using this converter.
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Re-order your MP3 files if you have imported multiple files. Click a file and then click the "Move up" or "Move down" buttons. These are also on the right side of the application.
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Click the "Start conversion" button at the bottom of the application. Your MP3 files will be combined and converted into M4B Audiobook format.
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If you want to use a different application, you can try MP3 to M4B converter. To convert an MP3 file in this program, you will follow similar steps as those described above for the MP3 to iPod converter software.
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Click "Add files" and select the MP3 file or files you want to convert.
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Select an output format. This is the only step in the process that differs from the first process. Choose "M4B" from the drop-down menu on the left hand menu.
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Click the "Convert" button also located on the left side of the application.
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