Chirp is a great option for audiobook enthusiasts who prefer to buy only the audiobooks they want because Chirp does not require subscription fees or a monthly membership. With such an excellent audiobook service, you may wonder how to download Chirp audiobooks and enjoy them on different devices. However, Chirp audiobooks can only be listened to on its website or in the Chirp mobile app. Go on reading. We'd like to introduce a simple way to download Chirp audiobooks to your local PC or Mac computer, so you can enjoy your favorite Chirp books with any audio player you like at any time.
Method 1: Download Chirp audiobooks on iOS/Android
It is very easy to purchase and listen to audiobooks on Chirp. Chirp does not charge any subscription fees. You can simply buy the books on their website and get access to audiobooks through the Chirp web player or Chirp mobile apps.
Buy audiobooks on Chirp
1 Go to Chirp website via a browser, and sign into your Chirp account. Next, search for titles you’re interested in and add them to shopping cart.
2 Go to your shopping cart and check out with a credit card or Paypal.
3 After you complete the order, your audiobook purchases will be automatically added to your Chirp library, and you can listen to them online via browser or in the Chirp app for iOS/Android.
Note: Users can create a free account on the Chirp website or app for iOS and Android. However, you can't directly buy books in the Chirp apps and you must make your purchase on their website.
Download Chirp audiobooks on iOS/Android
You’re allowed to download your audiobooks to your iOS/Android smartphone or tablet within the Chirp app for offline listening. Here are the detailed steps.
1 Run Chirp app and log into your Chirp account.
2 Go to My Library and tap “three dots” to the right of the titles you would like to download.
3 Tap "Download” option and start to download the audiobook.
4 After the download is complete, a green cloud icon will appear next to the title. Then you can listen to downloaded audiobooks without needing a network connection.
Method 2: Download Chirp audiobooks on PC/Mac through Android Studio
Although Chirp frequently offers discounts and promotions on many titles, there are still several inconveniences to consider.
Step 1. Run Chirp app on PC/Mac computer
As we know Chirp app is only available for iOS/Android. If you want to use Chirp app on desktop as if you were on your smartphone and tablet, it is essential to install an Android Studio and Chirp for Android APK. To make the Chirp app compatible, please follow the detailed, step-by-step instructions to set up Android Studio first.
Step 2. Download Chirp audiobooks in Android emulator on PC/Mac
With the help of Android emulator, you can easily run Chirp app on your local computer, and download your favirte audiobooks from the Chirp Library. Then steps are almost same on a physical mobile phone.
Just wait for several minutes, and you will get the downloaded audiobooks on your PC or Mac. But you can only listen to them by running the Android emulator. Is there a more convenient way to download the Chirp audiobooks and save them as local files on the computer?
Extra Tips: Back up and Convert Chirp audiobooks on PC/Mac
Synchronize and convert Chirp audiobooks as local M4A to your PC/Mac
Now that you just downloaded your audiobooks in Android emulator, how to transfer these files to PC/Mac? Epubor Chirp Converter is a powerful tool that can automatically detect your Chirp audiobooks in an Android emulator and then convert them to M4A and save them on your local computer.
It is very easy to use this program, simply run Epubor chirp Converter and click "Refresh" button, the chirp audiobooks will be automatically synchronized in Epubor Chirp Converter program.
Then you can convert your favorite audiobooks to DRM-free M4A files.
Note: It does not matter even if the process shows "Pending download" and "Downloading" after you click the "Download" icon to download your books in the emulator. As long as your books show up in the Chirp app in the emulator and you keep the emulator running, the Epubor Chirp Converter can successfully detect all the books from your Chirp Library.
FAQ about downloading Chirp audiobooks
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Where are Chirp audiobook downloads stored?
A: While downloaded Chirp audiobooks are saved to your mobile device, you cannot access the audio files as they are encrypted and protected by DRM. It's impossible to play downloaded audiobooks outside of the Chirp app, and they aren’t available on any audio files, such as MP3. No matter if you're on an iPhone or an Android device, it's very difficult to find the actual downloaded audiobook files. Your downloads are only saved as cache data. You have to take advantage of a third-party tool, such as Epubor Chirp Converter if you want to get Chirp audiobook files.
Q: Can I convert Chirp to MP3 and other audio formats?
A: As long as you keep the audiobook files on your computer, you can transfer them to other audio players for offline listening. You can also convert the these M4A files to any other formats through some online audio converters, no matter wheter you need to save space, preserve quality, or optimize compatibility. Here we recommend cloudconvert.com
Q: Will I permanently delete my books if I archive them?
A: No, deleting a downloaded book only removes the saved file from your device, the book will still be available in your library. If you'd like to remove a book from your library or simply free up storage space on your device, you can choose to archive a book.
Q: Can I automatically download my newly purchased Chirp books?
A: Yes, you can enable automatic downloads in Settings menu within Chirp app. But please note that previous books that were already in your library prior to enabling this setting will need to be manually downloaded.
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(1) The app keeps showing "System UI isn't responding" and then "Chirp isn't responding," every few seconds, and I have to click "Wait" on each, over and over, about 15x per download; and
(2) Epubor Chirp Converter still doesn't find any files to convert. Please help! I am not going to buy this if it doesn't work.
I followed the steps to install the Emulator and then installed the Chirp app for Android. While my Chirp library loads correctly, I encounter issues when trying to download files. After selecting "download" from the menu, the process shows "Pending download" and "Downloading," but it either ends with "Download failed" or doesn't progress at all. The Epubor Chirp Converter outputs "no file." I'm using the trial version because I want to ensure the product works before purchasing.