All Ways to Convert M4B to MP3

M4B is a popular file extension that's generally used to store audiobooks. Even Apple uses M4B to keep audiobooks in iTunes. The major reason why M4B is a preferred choice for audiobooks is that it lets users store digital bookmarks. This means that whenever you play the audiobook on your iPhone/iPod/iPad, it'll automatically resume from where you left it off.

But, even M4B files have few drawbacks. For instance, these types of files can only be played on a few selected media players. In case you don't have a compatible media player/device, the only option to play an M4B audiobook would be to convert the file into MP3 first. Since MP3 is a widely used file type, it's supported by almost every media player.

So, to make your job easier, we've put together a list of different methods to convert M4B to MP3 files so that you can continue listening to your favorite audiobooks on every device.

• Part 1. How to convert M4B to MP3 on PC
• Part 2. How to convert M4B to MP3 free
• Part 3. How to convert M4B to MP3 with VLC
• Part 4. How to convert M4B to MP3 on Mac with iTunes
• Part 5. How to convert M4B to MP3 with Audacity
• Part 6. How to convert M4B to MP3 on Android

Part 1. How to convert M4B to MP3 on PC

We'll start the list with an extremely reliable conversion software that'll make it extremely easy to convert M4B to MP3 on your PC. Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) is an all-in-one media conversion tool for Windows/macOS that comes with a wide range of features.

You can use the software to convert 1000 video/audio formats with one click. You can even convert videos to support dedicated devices like DVD players. With its intuitive interface, moreover, converting M4B to MP3 will become a hassle-free job for everyone.

Apart from media file conversions, Wondershare UniConverter also provides additional functionality to help you in various situations. Let's take a look at a few features of the software.

Wondershare UniConverter for Mac/Windows

• Convert 1000+ video/audio formats
• 90X fast conversion speed for instant conversions
• Supports the batch conversion, i.e., convert multiple files at the same time
• UniConverter also has a dedicated video editor that'll help you edit your videos to make them look more appealing
• Compress videos with customized settings to reduce their size without losing their quality
• Download videos from different websites with one click

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All these features make Wondershare UniConverter the perfect media conversion tool for Windows/Mac users. Now, let's start with the step-by-step procedure of converting the M4B file to MP3 using Wondershare Uniconverter.

Step 1 Launch the program.

Launch Wondershare UniConverter on your PC and select the Audio Converter option from the left sidebar.

Step 2 Add the M4B file.

Click the Add File button or drag the M4B audio file that you want to convert to MP3.

Step 3 Pick out the output format.

After you've successfully added the audio file, tap on the drop-down menu at the bottom of your screen, and choose the desired output format. In this case, select the output format as MP3.

Step 4 Convert the files.

That's it; Uniconverter will automatically convert all the M4B files. Tap the folder icon to navigate to the destination folder where all the converted audio files are saved.

Part 2. How to convert M4B to MP3 free

Free M4A to MP3 Converter is free conversion software for Windows that'll help you instantly convert your audiobooks to MP3 files. Even though the tool is tailored to convert M4A files, they also work with M4B audiobooks, considering both file types are practically similar. Being a free M4B to MP3 converter, this Windows converter will be a suitable option for people who are only looking for one-time solutions.

Follow these steps to convert an audiobook using M4B to MP3.

Step 1: Start by installing M4A to MP3 Converter on your Windows PC. Launch the software and click Add Files to load the M4B audiobook.

Step 2: After the audiobooks are successfully imported, choose the output format from the bottom-right corner. Click Specify Folder to select the destination folder. Now, click Convert to initiate the conversion process.

After the files are successfully converted, go to the specific folder and copy the converted files to your smartphone/MP3 player.

Part 3. How to convert M4B to MP3 with VLC

If you have installed VLC media player on your PC, you won't have to use any other software to do the job. Apart from being one of the most popular media players, VLC also has a dedicated conversion tool that'll help you convert M4B audiobooks to MP3 files easily. Although its interface may not be as simple as other tools that we've mentioned before, VLC will help you get the job done without any hassle.

Follow these instructions to convert an M4B audiobook to MP3 using the VLC media player on your PC.

Step 1 - Launch the VLC media player on your PC and press Windows + R to load the M4B file. Tap the Media button at the top of your screen and click Convert/Save.

Step 2 - You'll be prompted to a new pop-up window. Here tap the drop-down menu next to the Profile tab and choose MP3 as the output format.

Step 3: Now, click "Browse" to specify the destination folder and click Start to convert the selected M4B audiobook to an MP3 file.

Part 4. How to convert M4B to MP3 on Mac with iTunes

For macOS users, iTunes can also be a suitable option to convert audiobooks to MP3 files. iTunes supports basic conversions, which means you'll be able to convert 1-2 audiobooks to MP3 files quickly. However, iTunes is not as reliable as other conversion methods.

If you try to convert multiple audiobooks simultaneously, iTunes is most likely to crash, making the entire experience quite annoying, But, for 1-2 files, iTunes is an effective solution for all Mac users.

Here's how to convert M4B audiobooks to MP3 using iTunes on Mac.

Step 1: Open iTunes on your Macbook and click iTunes > Preferences.

Step 2: In the Preferences window, click Import Settings and then select MP3 Encoder in the Import Using tab.

Step 3: Now, load the audiobooks that you want to convert to MP3 and select File > Convert > Create MP3 Version.

Step 4: After the conversion process completes, the converted audiobooks will be saved to your iTunes library.

Part 5. How to convert M4B to MP3 with Audacity

Audacity is an open-source audio editor and recording software for Windows/Linux/macOS that's mainly used by users to compose audio tracks. However, you can also use Audacity to convert media files to different formats.

To do this job, you'll first have to download & install LAME and FFMPEG. Why? Because Audacity doesn't have built-in functionality to convert audio/video files. So, you'll first have to install external libraries, i.e., LAME and FFMPEG, to do the job. You can download these libraries from https://lame.buanzo.org/#lamewindl.

After you've downloaded both the libraries, extract them on your desktop and follow the below-mentioned steps to convert M4B audiobooks to MP3.

Step 1: Install and launch Audacity on your PC and click Edit > Preferences > Libraries.

Step 2: Now, click the Locate button and choose avformat-55.dll from the extracted FFMPEG folder.

Step 3: Audacity will be able to convert media files at this point. Now, click File, then open and load the M4B file that you want to convert.

Step 4: Once the M4B audiobook is imported to Audacity's timeline, click File and select Export > Export to MP3.

Audacity will automatically convert the selected M4B file to MP3, and you'll be able to play it on almost every media player that supports MP3 files.

Part 6. How to convert M4B to MP3 on Android

M4A to MP3 Converter is a dedicated Android application that's specifically designed to convert audiobooks on an Android device itself. Being a light-weight Android application, M4A to MP3 Converter will help you quickly convert audiobooks to MP3 files within a few minutes. Unlike other tools, however, M4A to MP3 only supports M4A/M4B to MP3 conversions. This means that you won't be able to convert any other media file using the application.

Step 1: Go to Google Play Store and search for M4A to MP3 Converter. Install the application on your smartphone.

Step 2: Click the Menu button at the top-right corner and click Convert New Files.

Step 3 - Choose the M4B audiobooks to load them in your timeline. Click Convert to start the conversion process.

Step 4: The selected files will be converted to MP3 format. Play them using any compatible media player on your Android device.

Conclusion

Converting M4B to MP3 files is not a challenging task at all. Thanks to all the tools mentioned above, you'll be able to convert audiobooks to corresponding MP3 files instantly. So, choose the right method as per your preferences and start converting the M4B file to MP3 anytime you want.