{"id":12354,"date":"2018-02-26T13:05:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T10:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlockunit.com\/blog\/?p=12354"},"modified":"2018-02-26T18:37:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T15:37:03","slug":"convert-m4b-files-mp3-listen-audiobooks-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlockunit.com\/blog\/convert-m4b-files-mp3-listen-audiobooks-go\/","title":{"rendered":"How to convert M4B files to MP3 and listen to audiobooks on the go"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re not familiar with the M4B format, you should know that it\u2019s a special one, used for audiobooks and based on the MPEG-4 Part 14 standard. Basically, it\u2019s the same thing as M4A, used for audio streams, but with included information about chapter markers, images, or hyperlinks. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, listening to M4B files is not possible on any device, since the format is not compatible. In this case, you need to convert them to a format which can be played by pretty much any audio device, like MP3. <\/span><\/p>\n

How can you do this, you\u2019re wondering? By simply following the steps in the guide below, you will find out how to convert M4B files to MP3, so you can enjoy your favorite audiobooks anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are quite a few ways of converting your audiobook files into MP3 and each time the steps you need to follow are different. But don\u2019t worry, since it\u2019s far from being rocket science, not to mention that you need only a few minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Without much further ado, let\u2019s see how you can do it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Convert M4B files to MP3 using VLC Player<\/span><\/h2>\n

The almighty VLC is back at it again, this time using its converting powers to transform M4B files into the common MP3 format. After all, it\u2019s one of the most common media players and you probably have it installed on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"VLC<\/p>\n

Follow these steps and you will have your audiobooks turned into MP3 in no time: <\/span><\/p>\n