[3 Ways] How to Add Audiobooks to iTunes Quickly and Easily?

Part 1: How to Add MP3 Audiobook to iTunes

If you're looking to add MP3 audiobooks from online stores like Librivox or OverDrive to iTunes, here's a simple guide:

1. Launch iTunes on your computer and go to "File" > "Add Files to Library" to open the file selection window.
2. Find the MP3 audiobooks you want to import, select them, and click "Open" to upload them to iTunes.
3. Your audiobooks will appear under the Audiobooks section in iTunes. If they don't, right-click the MP3 files, choose "Get Info," go to the "Options" tab, and make sure the "Media Kind" is set to "Audiobook."

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Part 2: How to Import Audible Books to iTunes

Audible audiobooks can be easily played and listened to through iTunes, as it's authorized by Amazon as the official music player for Audible content. However, uploading your Audible books to iTunes differs slightly depending on whether you're using a Mac or a PC. Below, we'll walk you through both processes step by step.

How to Download Audible Books to iTunes on a Mac

1. Go to the Audible website and log in with your Audible account credentials.
2. Browse through the available audiobooks and select the ones you want to download. Click the 'Download' button to start the process.
3. Once your downloads are complete, you can find the audiobooks in your iTunes library automatically.

Note: If you're not logged in, a pop-up will prompt you to authorize your computer. Click 'Yes' and enter your account details to confirm.

How to Transfer Audible Books to iTunes on a PC

1. First, download the Audible books to your Windows computer.
2. Open iTunes, click on the 'File' menu in the top-left corner, and choose 'Add File to Library'.
3. Browse your computer's media folder to find the location where your Audible books were saved.
4. Select the audiobooks you want to add and click 'Open'. Your audiobooks will then be automatically added to your iTunes library.

By default, Audible books are stored in this folder:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Audible\Downloads

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Part 3: How to Transfer Audiobook CDs to iTunes Library

Although iTunes lets you import audiobooks from CDs, there are a few things to keep in mind when doing so. By default, the audiobooks will be saved in the Music library, not the Audiobooks section. Also, iTunes may sometimes fail to keep the correct album artwork for digital audiobooks. Here's a simple guide to avoid these issues:

1. First, open iTunes and insert a CD into your computer's CD/DVD drive. A pop-up window will appear with several CD lookup results. Choose the one that best matches the name and description of your audiobook CD, and click OK.
2. iTunes will then ask if you'd like to import the audiobook into your library. Confirm this to begin the importing process.
3. Once the import is complete, iTunes will notify you. Click the 'Eject' button at the top right, and then insert the next CD to continue adding audiobooks to your iTunes library.
4. If the audiobooks ended up in the wrong library (Music instead of Audiobooks), there are two simple ways to fix it. You can either change the file extension of each track from .m4a to .m4b, or you can manually move the files to the Audiobooks section in iTunes.

Bonus Tip: How to Add Audiobooks to iPhone

If you're looking to transfer audiobooks from your computer to your iPhone without using iTunes, iOS Data Transfer is a great solution. It automatically converts unsupported audiobook formats (like M4A to M4B), ensuring they're compatible with your iPhone. The tool has a simple, easy-to-use interface, making the process quick and hassle-free.

Aside from audiobooks, iOS Data Transfer can also move a variety of other files between your computer and iPhone, such as ringtones, voice memos, music, playlists, movies, TV shows, photos, podcasts, and even contacts. Here are some of its key features:

Key features of iOS Data Transfer:

• Effortlessly transfer files between your computer and iPhone/iPad/iPod.
• Quickly move data from one iOS device to another..
• Manage your iOS files on a computer with ease.
• Create and manage music playlists, delete songs, and even edit album covers.

To get started, download iOS Data Transfer and follow these steps to add audiobooks to your iPhone:

Free Download for PC

 

Free Download for Mac

Now you're all set! You can enjoy your audiobooks on your iPhone without the need for iTunes.

Final Words

Today, I've shared three simple ways to add audiobooks to iTunes. Whether you've downloaded or purchased your audiobooks, and regardless of the format, you can now easily add them to iTunes for uninterrupted playback. If you have any other suggestions or ideas, feel free to drop them in the comments!

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