What are WMA & MP3 Audiobooks?

An audiobook is a recorded book that can be downloaded and listened to on a computer or mobile device using OverDrive Media Console.

WMA and MP3 Audiobooks sound the same, but differ in three important ways:

• File size: MP3 files are twice as large as WMA. This means WMA audiobooks download and transfer more quickly.

• Compatibility: Compatibility refers to how you can play the audiobook. MP3 audiobooks are compatible with more devices, and also play on Mac.

• Returns: If you finish with an MP3 audiobook early, you can return it before the library lending period expires. Due to licensing agreements, WMA titles cannot be returned prior to expiration.
  
  Note: Currently, OverDrive Media Console for Mac does not support audiobook returns.

MP3 Audiobooks

1. Download to…

   • Windows® computers

   • Mac® computers

   • Android™ devices

   • Blackberry® devices

   • iPhone® / iPad® / iPod touch® devices

   • Windows Phone 7

2. Transfer to...

   • Apple® devices from a Windows or Mac computer

   • Most cell phones and PDAs

   • MP3 players

   • Some eBook readers

3. Burn to CD

WMA Audiobooks

1. Download to…

   • Windows computers

2. Transfer to…

   • Apple devices from a Windows computer (with publisher permission)

   • Portable devices that support DRM-protected WMA files

3. Burn to CD (with publisher permission)

Learn how to install OverDrive Media Console for Windows or Mac.