How to Import Audiobooks

Import your audiobooks to your computer's audio software to gain access to the files.

Audiobooks downloaded from an online retailer such as Amazon.com, iTunes or Audible are stored on your computer's media folder, and must be imported into a supported audio software before you can access the files. Depending on the type of audiobook downloaded, you may need to authorize your computer to play the file, as some contain copy protection. Once imported, audiobooks can be played back in the audio software or transferred to your portable media player.

Things You'll Need

• Windows Media Player 11 or later
• iTunes 9.0 or later

Instructions

iTunes

1. Double-click "iTunes" to launch the application on your computer, then click "File" on the program's menu.

2. Click "Add to Library" and locate the audiobook file stored on your computer. Click the file and click "Choose" or "Open" in the iTunes window.

3. Click "Books" on the left side of the iTunes' menu, and double-click the audiobook's name in the Audiobooks section.

Windows Media Player

1. Right-click the audiobook's file on your computer, then move your cursor to "Open With" on the pop-up menu.

2. Click "Windows Media Player" in the sub-menu to simultaneously launch Windows Media Player and add the audiobook to your media library.

3. Click the "Library" button at the top of the program, and click "Artists" in the side menu of the program. Locate the audiobook by author, or click "Album" to find the audiobook by title.

From CD to iTunes

1. Insert the audiobook CD into your computer's disc drive and launch iTunes.

2. Click the CD icon on the left panel of the iTunes program, then click "Import CD."

3. Eject the CD from your computer when the program makes a chiming sound, which indicates the importing process is complete.

From CD to Windows Media Player

1. Insert the CD into your PC's disc drive and launch Windows Media Player.

2. Click the arrow beneath "Rip" and click "Eject CD after Ripping" to automatically remove the audiobook's CD after the program has finished copying the CD's files to your media library.

3. Click the arrow beneath "Rip" and click "Rip (audiobook's name)." The ripping process automatically begins and ejects the CD when it is finished.

References

• Apple: iTunes - Tutorials - Importing
• Microsoft: Getting Started with Windows Media Player

Resources

• Apple: iTunes
• Microsoft: Get Windows Media Player