Audioread

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AI service for converting articles, PDFs, and emails into audio with realistic voices, private RSS, and a web player

Description

Audioread is an AI service that transforms any text into an easy-to-listen audio file with high-quality, natural voiceover. It helps you 'read' articles, PDFs, emails, and even YouTube videos while walking, commuting, or cleaning, saving time and increasing productivity. With a private RSS feed, Audioread integrates with popular podcast players and works directly in the browser without the need for app installation.

Main features and capabilities

  • 2-click conversion: web application, Chrome/Chromium extension, Safari shortcuts, PWA on Android. Support for copy-pasting text, uploading PDFs, forwarding emails, highlighting excerpts, and converting YouTube.
  • Human voiceover: ultra-realistic voices tailored for long listening; intonation, pauses, and professional style, 'like an audiobook.'
  • Listen wherever convenient: private RSS feed for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and more, plus a web player and MP3 downloads.
  • Multilingual support: support for 80+ languages with natural voices.
  • Flexible speed: adjustment from 0.5× to 3× for learning tasks and work pace.
  • AI summarization: brief summaries of the material to quickly grasp the main points.
  • Privacy: auto-delete mode after 30 days, no sharing, and exclusion from search engines.

Benefits of using

Audioread combines artificial intelligence, convenient automation, and the familiar podcast ecosystem. The main advantage is that you get an 'audio version' of any text without unnecessary steps and can listen in your favorite app. Realistic voices reduce fatigue, and support for long materials makes the service useful for studying and working. The private RSS simplifies the delivery of new conversions, while the web player addresses cases without a podcast client. Built-in AI summaries help quickly assess content before deep listening.

Who the service is suitable for

  • Students and teachers: audio versions of educational articles and manuals, saving time on the road.
  • Marketers and editors: listening to long materials, reviews, and case studies; quick AI summarizations.
  • Managers and specialists: converting reports, email correspondence, and research PDFs for 'on-the-go' listening.
  • Researchers and analysts: multilingual support, speeds of 0.5×–3×, MP3 downloads for archives and notes.
  • Podcast and audiobook enthusiasts: natural voiceover and convenient access through favorite apps.

Pricing and access terms

  • Monthly Pro: $9.99/month — all features, 100+ voices, 80+ languages, private RSS, web player, MP3 downloads, AI summarizations, support. Up to 100,000 characters (~1050 min) per article.
  • Annual Pro: $5.83/month (billed annually, ~42% savings) — the same functionality at a better price, no commitments, can cancel at any time.

Conclusion

Audioread combines AI, realistic voiceover, and private delivery via RSS, making long texts convenient for listening in any podcast app or browser. Try the service: create your private feed, convert an article or PDF in two clicks, and start listening wherever you prefer.