[Enhancement]: I hope downloading audiobooks doesn't mean downloading the entire album, but selectively downloading multiple or single files. #1119

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2026-04-24T23:49:10+02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:49:10 +02:00

Originally created by @Speculate9071 on GitHub (Jan 11, 2025).

Describe the Feature/Enhancement

I hope downloading audiobooks doesn't mean downloading the entire album, but selectively downloading multiple or single files.

Why would this be helpful?

Sometimes, due to server issues or insufficient phone storage, it may not be possible to download an entire audiobook album. The ability to download and listen to audiobooks in separate batches would be a welcome feature. Thank you!

Future Implementation (Screenshot)

If necessary, I will take screenshots. Thanks to the development team.

Audiobookshelf App Version

iOS App - 0.9.76

Current Implementation (Screenshot)

No response

Originally created by @Speculate9071 on GitHub (Jan 11, 2025). ### Describe the Feature/Enhancement I hope downloading audiobooks doesn't mean downloading the entire album, but selectively downloading multiple or single files. ### Why would this be helpful? Sometimes, due to server issues or insufficient phone storage, it may not be possible to download an entire audiobook album. The ability to download and listen to audiobooks in separate batches would be a welcome feature. Thank you! ### Future Implementation (Screenshot) If necessary, I will take screenshots. Thanks to the development team. ### Audiobookshelf App Version iOS App - 0.9.76 ### Current Implementation (Screenshot) _No response_

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adam commented

2026-04-24 23:49:11 +02:00

@nichwall commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2025):

It depends on what you mean by "album". The ABS app downloads the entire book from the server, not individual files.

You can also download an entire series of books, but you don't have to download an entire series at a time.

@nichwall commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2025): It depends on what you mean by "album". The ABS app downloads the entire book from the server, not individual files. You can also download an entire series of books, but you don't have to download an entire series at a time.

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:49:12 +02:00

@Speculate9071 commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2025):

It depends on what you mean by "album". The ABS app downloads the entire book from the server, not individual files.

You can also download an entire series of books, but you don't have to download an entire series at a time.

Understood, thank you for the explanation

@Speculate9071 commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2025): > It depends on what you mean by "album". The ABS app downloads the entire book from the server, not individual files. > > You can also download an entire series of books, but you don't have to download an entire series at a time. Understood, thank you for the explanation

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:49:12 +02:00

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2025):

I'm not sure if this request is a misunderstanding or if this request is for multi-track audiobooks? Can you elaborate on what you would like see implemented?

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2025): I'm not sure if this request is a misunderstanding or if this request is for multi-track audiobooks? Can you elaborate on what you would like see implemented?

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:49:13 +02:00

@Speculate9071 commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2025):

I'm not sure if this request is a misunderstanding or if this request is for multi-track audiobooks? Can you elaborate on what you would like to see implemented?

For example, if a book has 70 chapters, according to the current logic, I will download all 70 chapters of the entire book after clicking download. However, I hope that I can choose to download only a few chapters instead of downloading all of them at once. This can also reduce the pressure on the server and the storage pressure on the device. I hope the developers can develop this feature, thank you!

@Speculate9071 commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2025): > I'm not sure if this request is a misunderstanding or if this request is for multi-track audiobooks? Can you elaborate on what you would like to see implemented? For example, if a book has 70 chapters, according to the current logic, I will download all 70 chapters of the entire book after clicking download. However, I hope that I can choose to download only a few chapters instead of downloading all of them at once. This can also reduce the pressure on the server and the storage pressure on the device. I hope the developers can develop this feature, thank you!

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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#1119