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Quick Start

This guide will walk you through creating your first audiobook with AudioPie in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Launch AudioPie​

After installing AudioPie, launch the application. You'll see the Project Manager screen.

From here, you can:

  • New Project — Start a fresh audiobook project
  • Open Project — Open an existing .audiopie project file

Click New Project to begin.

Step 2: Add Audio Tracks​

Once you create a new project, you'll see the main workspace with an empty track list.

Adding Tracks​

There are two ways to add MP3 tracks:

  1. Drag & Drop — Simply drag MP3 files from your file manager and drop them onto the track list
  2. Add Tracks Button — Click the + Add Tracks button in the header and select files from the dialog

Your tracks will appear in the left panel, and chapters will be automatically generated based on the file names.

Step 3: Organize Chapters​

Switch to the Chapters tab in the right panel to manage your audiobook's chapter structure.

Chapter Operations​

  • Rename — Click on a chapter title to edit it
  • Reorder — Drag chapters to change their order
  • Merge — Select multiple chapters and merge them into one
  • Split — Divide a long chapter into smaller parts

Chapters are automatically timed based on your audio tracks.

Step 4: Fill Metadata​

Switch to the Basic tab to add information about your audiobook:

FieldDescription
TitleThe audiobook title (required)
AuthorThe book's author
GenreBook genre/category
DescriptionBook synopsis or description
CoverCover image (click to select or drag & drop)
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The Title field is required for saving projects and building audiobooks.

Step 5: Build Your Audiobook​

When you're satisfied with your chapters and metadata, it's time to build the M4B file.

  1. Click the Build button (hammer icon) in the header
  2. Choose where to save the output file
  3. Wait for the encoding process to complete

A progress dialog will show you the current status:

  • Analyzing — Reading audio file information
  • Encoding — Converting audio to AAC format
  • Adding Chapters — Embedding chapter markers
  • Finalizing — Writing metadata and cover art

Step 6: Enjoy Your Audiobook!​

Once complete, your M4B file is ready to use with any audiobook player:

  • Apple Books — Built-in support on macOS/iOS
  • Audiobookshelf — Open-source audiobook server
  • Smart AudioBook Player — Popular Android player
  • Prologue — iOS audiobook player

Saving Your Project​

Don't forget to save your project! Click Save (or press Ctrl+S) to save your work as an .audiopie file. This lets you:

  • Continue editing later
  • Re-build with different settings
  • Keep your chapter edits and metadata

Next Steps​

Now that you've created your first audiobook, explore these topics: