Audioread: Turn Articles & PDFs Into Podcasts
Audioread transforms articles, PDFs, emails, and RSS feeds into lifelike audio you can stream in any podcast app.
Overview
Audioread is a text-to-speech tool designed for people who'd rather listen than read. It converts articles, PDFs, emails, and RSS feeds into natural-sounding audio using ultra-realistic AI voices, then packages that audio into a private podcast RSS feed. That feed can be subscribed to in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or virtually any podcast app, turning your reading list into a personalized listening queue.
The appeal is convenience: instead of squinting at a screen during a commute, workout, or cooking session, you can simply press play. Audioread supports multiple ways to feed it content, including a web app, browser extension, iOS Shortcut, and Android app, plus manual options like forwarding emails, dragging in PDFs, or pasting and highlighting text. Whether you're catching up on newsletters or long-form articles, Audioread aims to make your backlog disappear on autopilot.
Capabilities & Features
- Text to speech
- Podcast
- Audio conversion
- AI voices
- RSS feed
- Productivity
- Accessibility
Core Features
- Converts articles, PDFs, emails, and RSS feeds into audio
- Generates a private podcast RSS feed compatible with major podcast apps
- Ultra-realistic AI voice narration, including premium voice options on paid plans
- Multiple input methods: web app, browser extension, iOS Shortcut, Android app
- Multi-language support and AI-generated summaries on Pro plan
- Ability to add custom RSS feeds by URL
Use Cases
- Listening to saved articles and newsletters while commuting or exercising
- Converting long PDFs into audio for hands-free review
- Turning email content into a personal podcast feed
- Building a curated audio feed from favorite blogs and RSS sources
- Catching up on reading during chores like cooking or cleaning
Best For
- Busy professionals
- Podcast lovers
- Students
- Content consumers
- Multi-taskers
- Commuters
Pros
- •Works across multiple content types (articles, PDFs, emails, RSS)
- •Integrates with popular podcast apps for seamless listening
- •Multiple convenient ways to submit content, including browser extension and mobile shortcuts
- •AI voices offer a more natural listening experience than robotic TTS
- •Free tier available to test the core functionality
Cons
- •Free plan is limited to just 3 articles and 3 feeds per month
- •Advanced features like multi-language support and AI summaries require the paid Pro plan
- •Audio quality still depends on AI voice limitations, which may not suit all content types
- •Requires subscribing to an external podcast app rather than a standalone player
How to Use
1. Sign up for Audioread and choose the web app, browser extension, iOS Shortcut, or Android app. 2. Add content by pasting a URL, dragging in a PDF, forwarding an email, or highlighting text on a webpage. 3. Audioread converts the content into audio using AI voices and adds it to your private podcast feed. 4. Subscribe to that private RSS feed in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcast app. 5. Listen to your converted content anytime, hands-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing
Audioread offers a free Unlimited Basic plan limited to 3 articles and 3 feeds per month, while the Unlimited Pro plan at $9.99/month unlocks unlimited articles, unlimited feeds, premium voices, multi-language support, and AI summaries.
Pricing data is provided as a summary. Visit the vendor website for full tier details.