Is there a free .aa to mp3 converter tool?

[rbk123]

As this board is full of video file mux'ing pros, I thought I'd ask about .aa audio files. I have a few books that are in .aa format and I would like to convert them to mp3, but I'm not having any luck finding free software. Is there any out there? I can play them and then record the audio being played but that's slow so I was hoping for something that would strip the drm out.

If not, I'll go with purchased but then which recommendations would you have for that?

 

[JeffMD]

http://goo.gl/8JwepZ

 

[rbk123]

Err, I actually tried that - hence the "not having any luck" comment I mentioned. Even tacking on "free", what I've sifted through has all ended up purchased software only.

 

[poofyhairguy]

Google is telling me those files possibly have DRM.

The only completely and truly free option I can find is to re-record them via Audacity and save the MP3 that way.

 

[rbk123]

Yep, Audible.com's DRM. That's all I was able to find so I thought I'd ask the pros here to see if they've used or are aware of anything free. Thanks for checking.

 

[JeffMD]

DRM throws a wrench in things, and is a grey area as this site does not cater to people breaking protections of any kind. There does seem to be a popular solution that cost a little money, my guess is alot of people pony up the money because there are no free alternatives.