Audiobooks for iOS: convert mp3 books to m4b format



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You can get m4b-audiobooks just by Google, on torrents or buy on disks.
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Creating audiobooks with chapters for iPod (add bookmarks in m4a / m4b files)

Usually audiobooks are a large number of mp3-files, it is not very convenient to listen to them (you have to memorize the place of a stop). Therefore, it is more convenient to recode the entire book into one file. And it is even more convenient if there are special marks in the resulting book that allow you to move from one chapter to another, to rewind within only one chapter.

In this guide I will try to describe:

How to transcode a bunch of mp3 into one m4b and add chapters to it according to the source files, as well as manually add chapters of fixed / arbitrary length to the finished m4b.

The duration of the received book (each file) should not exceed 13 hours and 37 minutes

Method 1
Using SSA_Gen


System requirements: Windows XP / Vista; Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; iTunes; Quicktime 7x.
Additional programs (all programs are free): Foobar2000 (for transcoding); Slideshow Assembler and SSA_Gen (for adding chapters)
Mirror:http://narod.yandex.ru/100.xhtml?karalmeta...oft/SSA_Gen.rar

A. Recoding to m4b

1. Run Foobar2000 and drag the folder with the audio book into it (it is recommended to check the correct order)
2. Select all files in the list (Ctrl-A), select Convert in the context menu.>Convert to Single File
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3. In the Converter Setup dialog that appears, in the Encoding Preset list, select mp4 (Nero). And press the next button (...)
4. Select the mode and bitrate. If you do not have NeroDigitalAudioEncoder, you can download it right there (when you first start you will need to specify where it is located).
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5. Press Ok twice, the answer to the question about Transcode is Yes. Specify where to save the file.
6. We are waiting for the completion of coding. As a result, we obtain the Image.mp4 file.
7. Check that the file normally opens in QuickTime. If it does not open (it will not be possible to add chapters):
Encode the file again with a different bit rate. OR Use mp4box utility, for example, mp4box -add Image.mp4 Image2.mp4 or mp4box -add Image.mp4 -ipod Image2.mp4
8. If you do not need chapters - go to part "C".

B. Adding chapters
To add chapters, we will use the Slideshow Assembler program (hereinafter SSA). Since this program has no window interface, I had to write an additional program (SSA_Gen). The mechanism of their work is the following: with the help of SSA_Gen a list of chapters is created and stored in a .pod file. Further this file is transferred to SSA.
Run SSA_Gen. You can create a list based on the source file, add a ready list of chapters (from a text file or from the clipboard) or create chapters of fixed length.

B1.The finished list should have the following format: for each chapter - a separate line of the type Length_ of chapter_in_seconds: title_ of chapter, for example, 323: Gl_1_03_01. The title of the chapter, you can use letters, numbers and some characters (Russian letters are supported).

B2.Creating a list of chapters in accordance with the source files

1. In SSA_Gen, click From files ....
2. Add files to the list (you can add several times):

Add files
Scan folder: all files (mp3, mp4, m4a, m4b) from the specified folder will be added to the list. With a large number of files, scanning may take a long time, wait for completion.
Drag files and folders into the list from Windows Explorer: files (mp3, mp4, m4a, m4b) will be added, folders will be scanned
3. Check the order. You can sort by clicking in the table header.
4. Unnecessary files can be deleted from the list, for this you need to select them and press Delete on the keyboard. You can delete all files using the Clear button.
5. The Update field No. button allows you to rename the list (after sorting and deleting).
6. The File and Title fields can be edited.
7. 8. In the drop-down list below, select which field to use as chapter titles (Title, File, Number).
Attention! In the selected column, all fields must be non-empty!
Press the Ok button.

B3.Creating chapters of fixed length (useful if the length of the source files is too long or if the source files are not preserved).
1. In SSA_Gen, click Create.
2. Select the duration (in minutes) and the number of chapters.
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3. Check that all chapters are inside the book.

B4.Change the list.

1. Changing the title of the chapter: select the desired chapter, in the field under the list enter a new name, apply the changes.
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2. Skip chapters. Example: a book consists of several real chapters, and in an audiobook each chapter is cut into several files. If, as a result, you want to get a division by real chapters, then you need: for each chapter, uncheck all files except the first one.

B5.Book selection.
Click the top Select button and specify the converted file (Image.mp4). Enter the temporary name (correct in paragraph "C"), the author and the album (does not work).
Click the second Select button and select a cover (.jpg). In the field next to it should appear its size and file name.

B6.Saving the list of chapters (including selected chapters).
Click the Save to TXT button to save the list of marked chapters in a file (Image.mp4.txt).

B7.Preview the result.
This function allows you to check the position of labels in the final file, for example, to make sure that the labels correspond to real chapters.

1. Click the Create CUE button.
2. Add the created file (Image.mp4.cue) to Foobar and run the check
3rd With an unsatisfactory result:
If there are few chapters, you can edit the duration manually (Save to TXT, edit, Open TXT)
Use the function "Increase / decrease the duration of all chapters" 1.

B8.Increase / decrease the duration of all chapters.
This feature is useful if the beginnings of all chapters are shifted, with the shift increasing for each subsequent chapter.
This function should be used for source files. The size of the shift is determined experimentally.

1. Enter a shift in the field next to the Apply button (100 = 1 second). This number will be added (deducted if negative) to the duration of each chapter.
2. Check the result with a preview.

B9.Sending to SSA.

1. After creating a list, selecting a file and entering a name, click Create POD or Open in SSA to create a .pod file (Image.mp4.pod). In the first case, you will need to drag the .pod file to the SSA.exe shortcut.
2. Wait for completion. The converted file should appear in the same folder as the original.
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C. Adding to iTunes

1. If you got a file with the extension .m4a or .mp4, then just rename it to .m4b
2. Add the file to your iTunes library (for example, by dragging and dropping into the program window).
3. In the context menu, select Information, fill in the Name, Artist, Album, insert the cover.
4. Sync
If everything is done correctly, these results should be like this:
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Method 2
We use the program iPod Audio Book Converter (free).


Also need Nero Encoder and Slideshow Assembler

The program has a fairly clear interface.
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1) Add book files (Add button), check the sequence.
2) Select the number of output files and the method of division in the Output file options (one, the specified number, the specified duration, the specified size).
3) Select the method of division into chapters in Chapter names for every (by File and / or by duration).
4) Select the naming method for chapters in the Chapter naming convertion field (for example, chapter names from ID3 tags). You can also set titles for chapters manually.
5) Select the output codec (Nero) and bitrate.
6) Set (check) the author, title, etc. fields, specify the cover.
7) Press the Run button and wait for the end.
8) Add to iTunes

The iPodABC program has one very significant flaw (there are also minor flaws): the encoding is very long.
When encoding mp3>The m4b program does the following:
1) encodes every mp3 file in wav
2) encodes each wav to mp4
3) combines 20 mp4 files into one (for example, if there are 50 files, the program will first combine 20, 20 and 10 files into three files, and only then 3 files into one). If the number of chapters is a multiple of 20 (20, 40, 60, etc.), the program will write about the error almost at the very end.
4) add chapters via SSA
At the same time, the program works in one stream, and if the computer has several processors (cores), one core deals with encoding, and the second fully loads iPodABC (apparently, with a useless wait cycle for encoding completion).

Therefore, another method: coding through Foobar2000

We encode files to mp4 in the same way as described in clause A. Transcoding to m4b is higher in method 1, but instead of Convert to Single File, choose Convert to ....
When using Foobar, the encoding time will be 2, 4 or 8 times less !!!
After encoding, add the mp4 files to iPodABC and follow the instructions described above. Unfortunately, this method does not allow to avoid a long merging of files into one. Therefore, if for you
For coding, you can use other programs, such as iTunes.

Method 3
We use the program MarkAble version 2x


The program costs $ 18. It does everything by itself)))))

Screenshots to all this disgrace are attached

Post has been editeddirectorgeneral - 13.04.15, 10:21



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Zmans @ 12/29/2011, 10:46*
Below should be "Sync Audio Books"

thank you very much
had seen
it turns out it was necessary to scroll down a twist :)



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I know that I’m writing a little wrong, but please help me with a question, where can I get hacked magazines for a kiosk on an ipad or is it impossible at all?



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Goha777
It seems to me, since the Kiosk is an App Store section, magazines are installed in the same way as all other applications. Including hacked)



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thanks for the information. I'm going to take a gadget on an apple, audio books help to brighten the road.

Post has been editedOtiss - 28.02.12, 04:59



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I did not understand something: there is no mp3 player with playback from the folder and memorizing the exit location? I do not believe.



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I have been looking for a site with m4b high-quality audiobooks for a long time. Found, I decided to share.

First, a few of its advantages.

1. Unlike torrents, where m4b audiobooks make a lot of people and everyone izgolyatsya as they can - everything is done in the same way, that is, any book is made according to the highest standard - covers, chapter divisions, all tags.

2. In each topic with a book there is a sound demo by which you can determine the sound quality, and not download the "cat in the bag."

3. Unlike most similar sites, there is no need to pay for each audiobook, such as on the same Aymobilko, all audiobooks are uploaded to two of the most popular file sharing vip-file and letitbit. A lot of people use these file sharing sites, including me, I download a lot of movies, and it’s very convenient for me that I can download audiobooks for a premium and as many as I like. In addition, more recently, this is for those who love freebies, with letitbit you can download for free through skoumonk.

4. The site has a forum and you can order audiobooks that you want to see, in most cases they make orders.

In general, I hang on this site for the third year and am very pleased. At the time of writing this message, they have almost 1000 audiobooks in their database, so there are plenty to choose from, books for every taste, replenishment almost every day.

Well, now the site address:http://www.ipod-book.ru/



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all audiobooks are uploaded to two of the most popular file sharing vip-file and letitbit


So on these file hosting services you have to pay money. If you know how to use torrents, then it's better to download fromm4b.me, there are at least audiobooks and not one template made, but for free.



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Already 5 years listening to audio books in m4b format on my iPod classic, prog Convert MP3 to iPod Audio Book Converter - any problems, without any tricks (split into chapters, cover, etc.) - just throw a bunch of mp3shek and get a single file that without issues put to the audiobook section and played regardless of its size. But then iPods killed in a run in the rain and the devil pulled me to buy an iPhone. And began complexity. Those files that I download from torrents for example in m4b format - everything is OK, and those who own envelope - through time. Once I decided that the file is too large, more than indicated in this branch 13 hours 37 minutes. But now the problem is with the file is much smaller than what is permitted. It's just nowhere in the iPhone. Ie tuna rasprekrasno it sees in the "Books" iPhone and loses, but on the iPhone such a file simply nowhere - neither in books, nor in albums or songs. What am I doing wrong?



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Dear, tell me, please, how to make the chapters on the iPhone not shown as "Chapter 1", "Chapter 2" and so on, but as spelled out in SSA_Gen?

There is m4b without chapters, there is a list of chapters in a text file, I load it all into SSA_Gen:

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I choose “Open in SSA”, m4b is created with chapters, but on an iPhone this case is displayed like this:

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What is the problem? The headings of the chapters are not recorded in m4b or the iPhone can not read them? But in the cap I see a screenshot with the titles of the chapters. How to do it?



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I did not understand how to remove audiobooks from a phone without a computer. Just books can be and audio does not go = (



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I did not understand something: there is no mp3 player with playback from the folder and memorizing the exit location? I do not believe.

I also searched for a player for mp3 audiobooks for a long time and did not find it: ((

somehow I don't want to convert to m4b ...

- it turned out that there is a wonderful universal playerAvplayer
remembers the position at the exit from the playback of each file - conveniently and clearly, the positions remain after the reboot

works with folders, files can be uploaded through file managers
the only negative - does not show the cover

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Post has been editedIL_Agen - 08.03.13, 17:38



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Suddenly, Ipod touch 5 stopped displaying chapters in m4b audiobooks - while on a PC in aytyuns, chapters are visible. What can be wrong??



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Easy CD-DA Extractor is one of the most universal packages for digitizing and converting audio files.
conversion software for 3G2, 3GP, AAC, AIFF, APE (Monkey's Audio), FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), MP1, MP2, MP3 (MPEG Layer-3),
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OGG (Ogg Vorbis), WAV, WMA (Windows Media Audio), WV (WavPack) and more
http://rutracker.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4121852 ;)



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frikton
Yes, these prog dohrena for converting audio files, and special for creating books with chapters and bookmarks for ipoda a few ... I use markable



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Greetings! Recently I became the owner of an iphone and I want to ask, what are convenient programs for listening to books with the possibility of speeding up?



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vladislav69, Established music ...


Posted 06/06/2013 16:50:

IL_Agen @ 03/08/2013, 18:32*
Auger spent a long time looking for a player for mp3 audiobooks and did not find (


Ambling BookPlayer

Used on android, very convenient. What compares favorably with the staff ... how many seconds it rolls back playback when paused, conveniently, the meaning and a piece of the phrase is not lost, there is a sleep timer with an accelerometer extension, you can make bookmarks, understands mp3. But on the iPhone I did not use it, I accepted the drawbacks of the staff =)

Post has been editedWarbeast - 06.06.13, 16:54



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vladislav69,
Mp3 is played by almost all video players, but I recently tried the free Podcasts app from Apple. And stopped at it. Speed ​​of play It has 4 values ​​of 0.5-1-1.5-2, there is a sleep timer and a game in the background. The place remembers. There are buttons back forward for 15 seconds

To use the accelerometer and volume buttons have an audiobooks application

Post has been editedivan1999 - 06.06.13, 17:10



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On Android, I used the smart audeobook player chic vesh! you can immediately read several books with memorization of the position, there is acceleration. That would be something on the iphone ?!



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Ivan1999 @ 06/06/2013, 18:06*
Podcasts from Apple

And how to fill the books there?

Posted 06/06/2013 5:10 pm:

vladislav69,

Wrote the same above ...



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I listen to a lot of audio books on iPhone4s, but it is frustrating that about 30% of m4b downloaded files are played without sound! At the same time, everything in iTunes on the computer plays normally, but on the iPhone only the slider goes and there is no sound. I checked the books on iPad3, on the iPod Touch - the same.
Example:http://rutracker.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2821164The second book, The Gods themselves, has such a defect.
Someone can tell the reason and how to cure it?


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