Chirp offers a great service for audiobook lovers who don't like subscriptions. They can control what they buy and when they buy their favorite books. However, audiobooks from Chirp are not DRM-free, so you can only play them through the Chirp web player or Chirp app for iOS or Android. Is there any way to convert Chirp audiobooks to MP3 and other common audio formats? Keep reading, we’re happy to share with you the detailed steps to convert Chirp books to MP3, which make it easier to listen to your favorite Chirp audiobooks on any device.
Can I get Chirp audiobooks as MP3s?
Unfortunately, no. According to Chirp's official website, audiobooks from Chirp are not available on CD or as MP3 files. You can purchase audiobooks from Chirp website and stream audiobooks in your web browser or via Chirp app.
The Chirp app is only available for iOS and Android. You can download Chirp audiobooks for offline listening on your iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device. However, all Chirp audiobooks have DRM protection, so you're not able to change the format of a download. While the audiobooks are downloaded to your phone, they are encrypted in a way that makes it impossible to play with any other apps than Chirp.
So, in other words, you can successfully get and access MP3 files only if you download your Chirp audiobooks as local audio files on your computer. Next, let’s take a look at the detailed steps to convert Chirp audiobooks to MP3!
Step 1: Download Chirp books to computer
Although you can download Chirp audiobooks for offline listening in Chirp mobile app, there is no direct way to download Chirp books on PC/Mac computer. With the assistance of Android Studio emulator and Chirp for Android app, you can easily use Chirp app and Download Chirp Audiobooks on your Windows or MacOS computer.
Step 2: Back up Chirp books as M4A to PC/Mac
After you download Chirp audiobooks in the Android emulator, you need a tool that can help you transfer downloaded books from the Chirp app in Android emulator to your PC or Mac. Epubor Chirp Converter is such a tool that can help with a variety of tasks!
Why Choose Epubor Chirp Converter
- It converts your audiobooks to M4A files with superior audio quality.
- It helps you remove DRM from your audiobooks purchased from Chirp.
- It enables you to run the Chirp app on your PC/Mac and enjoy Chirp audiobooks offline on the computer.
- It helps you back up your Chirp audiobooks to a local computer, USB drive, SD card, and other places to avoid losing them.
- It helps you bypass the Chirp app limits and play your Chirp books on any device you like.
1 Sync downloaded Chirp books
Launch Epubor Chirp Converter and click the "Refresh" button. All the downloaded Chirp audiobooks will automatically display under the Book Library section in the left panel.
2 Remove DRM and convert Chirp audiobooks to M4A
Choose the Chirp audiobooks you would like to convert, and then drag and drop the selected books into the right area. Next, click "Start Conversion" button. The DRM removal process will begin, and your Chirp books will be converted and saved as DRM-free M4A files.
Step 3: Convert Chirp audiobooks to MP3
In order to keep the original sound quality, Epubor Chirp Converter can help you save and convert Chirp audiobooks to M4A files, and now you can locate the converted Chirp audiobooks in the output folder.
M4A files are supported by many programs and devices, while MP3 is the most common audio file format. You can also convert these Chirp books from M4A to MP3 format.
For Windows
On Windows computer, you can convert Chirp to MP3 through changing file extensions.
1 Create a new text file in the folder where the M4A files are located.
2 Open the text file with Notepad app and enter ren *.m4a *.mp3, and save the file.(Please don't foget the space before *.m4a and *.mp3)
3 Change the text file extension from .txt to.bat.
4 Double-click to execute the bat file, all the files in this folder will be batch renamed to ".mp3".
For both Windows & Mac
In addition, many free online converter tools can help you convert the M4A files to MP3, such as cloudconvert.com. This method works for both Windows and MacOS.
1 Upload your M4A files to the online converter.
2 Select MP3 as the output format from the dropdown.
3 Click "Convert" and export your MP3 files.
Here is a detailed video tutorial.
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What original format are Chirp audiobooks?
A: The audiobooks from Chirp adopt an encrpted format, they aren't available on common audio formats, such as MP3 files. If you want to play your Chirp audiobooks on other audio players, you need to convert Chirp to MP3 with the help of a third-party tool, such as Epubor Chirp Converter.
Q: Can I share my Chirp audiobook to a friend as an gift?
A: Yes, of course. You can gift a Chirp audiobook to anyone in the United States or Canada, but it's only possible to gift one book at a time.
Q: Can I download my Chirp audiobooks to a SD card?
A: No, you're not allowed to download Chirp audiobooks to an external storage device. You have to delete the downloaded audiobooks within the Chirp app to free up storage space.
Q: Can I share my Chirp audiobook between multiple accounts?
A: No, Chirp does not provide a family library sharing feature like other audiobook platforms, such as Audible. So Chirp audiobook purchases cannot be shared between different Chirp accounts.
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