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Q: Convert audiobook file type from .odm to mp3 and wma

Would anyone know how to convert library audio books file type .odm (OverDrive Media) to file type compatible with iTunes?

iPod shuffle, Windows Vista

Posted on Jan 7, 2012 6:02 PM

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Q: Convert audiobook file type from .odm to mp3 and wma

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  • by parker612,

    parker612 parker612 Jan 7, 2012 6:05 PM in response to ske27
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    Jan 7, 2012 6:05 PM in response to ske27

    1. http://www.macupdate.com/

    search on "convert .odm to mp3."

    2. Google, "convert .odm to mp3."

  • by ske27,

    ske27 ske27 Jan 7, 2012 6:36 PM in response to parker612
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    Jan 7, 2012 6:36 PM in response to parker612

    Hi Parker612

     

    Thanks for the URL, but we are still in the dark ages with a PC.  Any chance you might have a suggestion for the PC?

  • by parker612,

    parker612 parker612 Jan 7, 2012 7:07 PM in response to ske27
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    Jan 7, 2012 7:07 PM in response to ske27

    Here's some more info: "Overdrive Media is a media library designed to work with Windows Media Player. It gives you the ability to view audio, video and audio book files. Most ODM files are saved in the WMA or WMV format. Some files may be protected by Digital Rights Media (DRM), making it illegal to download to other players or share the files. You can use an application called Tunebite to legally remove the DRM and convert the files to MP3. It is still illegal to share the files once you have removed the DRM; you can only remove it for personal use."

    http://www.ehow.com/how_8724925_convert-odm-mp3.html

  • by geekymom,

    geekymom geekymom Jan 12, 2012 11:59 AM in response to ske27
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    Jan 12, 2012 11:59 AM in response to ske27

    I ran into this very problem as our local library only allows digital download books via Overdrive Media.   I was unable to transfer the WMA or WMV format although it listed it as iPod compatible.   My library is a PC iTunes program.   I first had to connect my iPod, then select Restore.  This did wipe off the iPod of all items.   I then used Overdrive Media to transfer the audiobook to my iPod.  Next I went in and sync any music playlists to my iPod as well.  I also tried syncing my music playlists first, then Overdrive Media.   I believe that order caused the music to be overwritten, so you need to do the Overdrive Media first, then music playlists.  I did this about six months ago and have not had any problem since transferring music or audiobooks.  Hope this helps.

  • by AngelicaRodriguezBencosme,

    AngelicaRodriguezBencosme AngelicaRodriguezBencosme May 20, 2013 7:56 AM in response to geekymom
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    May 20, 2013 7:56 AM in response to geekymom

    I tried transferring before restoring and couldn't. After doing so I was able to transfer the complete audio book. Thanks geekymom!

  • by gyro_scopic_trinity,

    gyro_scopic_trinity gyro_scopic_trinity Jul 30, 2013 7:21 AM in response to ske27
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    Jul 30, 2013 7:21 AM in response to ske27

    Overdrive media worked great.  I downloaded a book for the library ... c/w mars ... and had lots of problems, but then went to their support link and they showed overdrive media.  good luck

  • by SuperLlamaboy,

    SuperLlamaboy SuperLlamaboy Apr 13, 2014 1:55 PM in response to ske27
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    Apr 13, 2014 1:55 PM in response to ske27

    Overdrive Media has their own app on the app store. So download the app, sign in, and all of your books should be their. Its alot easier than deleting all your files, then downloading them again. Hope this helped!

  • by elmstreetschool,

    elmstreetschool elmstreetschool Feb 19, 2016 12:01 PM in response to parker612
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    Feb 19, 2016 12:01 PM in response to parker612

    parker612 wrote:

     

    1. http://www.macupdate.com/

    search on "convert .odm to mp3."

    2. Google, "convert .odm to mp3."

    1. A search on Macupdate brings up "Your search has returned no results."

    2. A search on Google brings up this page.

     

    In this case, maybe it's not necessary to respond to the OP?


    Your second post was helpful and relevant, so this isn't a criticism of you. But I want to call out the practice of answering "just google it" to users who probably already tried that. At some point all the google search results point to discussions where people are saying "I don't know".

     

    There are programs that will convert DRM protected media to other formats. But maybe it's easier to just use the Overdrive app to use those files (and you won't have to worry about running afoul of some content policeman). I downloaded a lengthy history audiobook and would like to combine with a historical podcast, to listen to in lesson-sized chunks in the car or at home/school. I wish that was possible, but it's hard to complain when there are so many resources available you CAN use anywhere.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Feb 19, 2016 11:56 AM in response to elmstreetschool
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    Feb 19, 2016 11:56 AM in response to elmstreetschool

    You do realize the post that you are replying to is 4 years old. A great deal has changed in that amount of time.

  • by elmstreetschool,

    elmstreetschool elmstreetschool Feb 19, 2016 12:03 PM in response to ChrisJ4203
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    Feb 19, 2016 12:03 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

    But it's still appearing in Google search results. Would love to hear what is new on this issue.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Feb 19, 2016 12:08 PM in response to elmstreetschool
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    Feb 19, 2016 12:08 PM in response to elmstreetschool

    You would probably need to select another hit on Google rather than this one. The use of the App described in one of the other replies as well. The use of that type of file is depended on the place you get the audiobook file from, not having to do with the iPod. Many libraries do not support iOS devices, and the use of DRM to prevent sharing of library materials also has an effect.

     

    My statement about things changing had to do with the fact that if answer 1 for the Mac did not apply, then use #2. From there, you have to figure out a solution for you depending on what the issue could be. But so much has changed regarding renting books, or downloading from specific websites and using them on iOS devices. Some are just not compatible, and it is done on purpose. I'm aware of a college library like that that will not allow iOS devices for renting materials.