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Basic information about AAX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AAX（*.AAX or *.aax）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AAX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AAX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AAX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AAX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AAX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AAX file?
  • How to open a AAX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AAX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AAX file?
  • How to convert AAX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AAX file format?


1.Detail information about AAX file extension: Audible Enhanced Audiobook File

File type Audible Enhanced Audiobook File Category Audio Files
Developer Audible File format N/A
Description AAX file is a Audible Enhanced Audiobook File developed by Audible. Multimedia digital audiobook format developed by Audible; may be used by audiobooks available from Audible.com, AudibleKids, and the iTunes Store; similar to the standard .AA audiobook file type, but may include other features such as images and links.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AAX files

Windows		 Apple iTunes
DRM Media Converter

macOS		 Apple iTunes



How to convert AAX files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for AAX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve AAX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

AAX to MP3 AAX to MP3 AAX to WAV


How to convert another files to AAX file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to AAX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to AAX conversion, you may use the option.

AA to AAX


Can't open a AAX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AAX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AAX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AAX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of AAX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a AAX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AAX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AAX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AAX file is damaged.
  • Whether the AAX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AAX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AAX file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AAX file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AAX file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AAX file.

If the AAX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.