💽📚 How to Back Up Your Audible Books with Libation
What is Libation?
Libation is a free tool that backs up your Audible audiobook collection.
It downloads your books, removes DRM (Digital Rights Management), and saves them as files you can use anywhere.
Getting Started
Installation
- Go to the Libation GitHub page: github.com/rmcrackan/Libation
- Click "Releases" on the right
- Download the latest version for your computer (Windows or Mac)
- Install it like any other program
Using Libation
Set Up Your Account
- Open Libation
- Click "Settings" (gear icon)
- Enter your Audible email and password
- Click "Save"
Back Up Your Books
- Click "Scan" to see your Audible library
- Select the books you want to back up
- Click "Download and Decrypt"
- Wait for it to finish (this can take a while for large libraries)
Your books will appear as MP3 or M4B files with cover art and metadata intact.
Why Libation is Great
- Permanent ownership: Your books won't disappear if Audible changes policies
- No DRM: Play your books on any device or app
- Automatic organization: Files are properly tagged with author, title, and cover art
- Free and open-source: No costs or hidden limitations
- Works in background: Set it and forget it
Tips
- Run it periodically to back up new purchases
- Choose M4B format for audiobooks (remembers your position)
- Back up to an external drive for extra safety
That's it. Libation takes your Audible books from "rented" to "owned" with just a few clicks.
Crepi il lupo! 🐺