Audiobooks Illuminated

Experience your audiobooks like never before.



Audiobooks Illuminated is a local-first, privacy-focused audiobook player designed for the collector who wants more than just a list of files. It combines a robust, feature-rich player with a unique "Illuminated" experience. It syncs artwork, maps, and information to your playback.



See the Story


Why stare at a static cover?


Dynamic Illuminations: Your screen updates to match the story. View maps, character art, or historical diagrams that sync perfectly with the narrator.


Deep Dive: Pinch-to-zoom on maps or view embedded notes and quotes for the current scene.


Immersive Design: The player interface adapts its color scheme to match your current book’s artwork.



Your Library, Your Rules


No Cloud, No Subscription, Always Free: Your data stays on your local network. No tracking, no accounts, no monthly fees.


Folder-First Organization: We respect your file structure. Keep your library organized exactly how you like it.


Desktop Sync: Seamlessly sync playback position and library stats with the companion desktop app over local Wi-Fi. Start listening on your PC, finish on your phone.



Powerful Player Features


Smart History: Track your true listening time and history across all devices.


Sleep Timer: Includes a "Shake to Reset" feature—extend the timer without waking up or looking at the screen.


Custom Controls: Fully adjustable skip-forward and rewind durations.


Format Support: Plays standard audio formats (MP3, M4B) and manages multi-file books effortlessly.



How Illuminations Work


A powerful, feature-rich audiobook player for listening to audiobooks as you always have. But for the moments that you look at your app, you get synchronized, relevant artwork and information. Simply drop in a user-created Illuminations.zip file next to your book's audio files. It is an immersive experience for the moments you look, and a powerful audio player for the moments you don’t.



Beta Notice


This is a passion project currently in beta. We are actively adding features and refining the experience. If you encounter bugs or have suggestions for new "Illumination" packs, please reach out via the support email!