How to use the audiobook player in OverDrive for Windows (desktop)

As of February 23, 2022, OverDrive for Windows (desktop) is no longer available to install. As an alternative, you can borrow and listen to audiobooks using Libby (for libraries), Sora (for schools), or your library's OverDrive website.

If you already have OverDrive for Windows (desktop), you can borrow and download an audiobook from your library's OverDrive website, then listen in OverDrive for Windows (desktop) using these audiobook player controls:

Diagram of the audiobook player with each button numbered (from left to right, top to bottom). The list below describes each button.
  1. Play part
  2. Play media marker
  3. Position slider
  4. Add a bookmark
  5. Adjust playback speed
  6. Go back 15 seconds
  7. Most recent or furthest point played
Last Updated: 08 December 2023 09:15 AM