Guides
Practical writing about audiobook formats, file management, and getting your library off streaming services and onto your own devices.
M4B vs MP3 for audiobooks: which format should you use?
A practical comparison of M4B and MP3 for long-form audio, including chapter support, file size, and which players actually handle each one correctly.
How to load audiobooks onto an iPhone (without iTunes)
Three reliable ways to get M4B and MP3 files onto your iPhone in 2026, and how to play them in a browser-based audiobook player like Aura Books.
How chapters work in MP3 audiobooks (and why most players miss them)
A deep look at ID3v2 CHAP frames, why most MP3 audiobooks lack working chapter markers, and how to add or fix chapters yourself.