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Download and manage audiobooks

Choose M4B or MP3, download again, and organize your library.

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The Secret Garden book cover

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

3:21

M4B

One file

MP3

Universal

Chapters

ZIP file

Completed books remain in your BookWave library, where you can stream them or download a copy for your preferred listening app.

Choose a download format

  • M4B keeps the book in one file with chapters, cover art, and audiobook metadata.
  • MP3 is widely compatible and is useful when your player does not support M4B.
  • A chapter ZIP contains separate MP3 files for listeners who prefer to manage chapters individually.

Download a completed book

  1. 1

    Open Library

    From the dashboard, select the finished audiobook you want to save.

  2. 2

    Choose Download

    Open the download menu and pick M4B, MP3, or chapter ZIP.

  3. 3

    Save the file

    Keep the browser window open until the download begins. Large books can take a moment to prepare.

  4. 4

    Import into your player

    Open or share the downloaded file with Apple Books, VLC, or another compatible audio app.

Manage your library

Use your BookWave library as the permanent home for generated titles. You can stream across signed-in devices and download another copy whenever you need one.

  • Search by book title or author.
  • Open a title to resume listening or view chapter progress.
  • Keep your own backup of downloaded files for offline archives.

Quick answers

Frequently asked

Full-length audiobooks can be large. Keep the tab open while the file is prepared, and check that your device has enough free storage.

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