Audioread
Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
Audioread
🔖 Tool Category:
AI-powered text-to-speech / audio conversion tool; it belongs to Media Editing & Enhancement and Content Creation & Communication (specifically Text to Audio / Speech).
✏️ What does this tool offer?
Audioread transforms written content (articles, PDFs, emails, webpages) into natural-sounding spoken audio. It lets you listen to your “reading list” via browsers, podcast apps, or offline audio files.
⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?
• Converts articles, PDFs, emails, webpage text into audio using ultra-realistic voices.
• Supports over 77 languages.
• Creates a private podcast RSS feed so you can subscribe in your favorite podcast app and listen to converted texts.
• Adjustable playback speed and voice settings (pitch, voice style).
• Offline listening: you can download MP3s of the generated audio.
• Cross-platform support: web app, browser extension, desktop app via WebCatalog.
• Extensions / add-ons: e.g. a Chrome extension “Audioread: Ultra-Realistic Text-to-Speech” which lets you convert articles, PDFs, email, RSS feed, etc.
🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes — it automates much of the conversion work:
• You don’t need to copy-paste manually — the extension or platform can detect and convert text automatically.
• The private podcast RSS feature automates distribution of converted audio to podcast apps.
• It handles multi-format inputs (PDF, web page, email) with minimal user steps.
💰 Pricing Model:
Subscription / paid model with free trial.
🆓 Free Plan Details:
Likely limited usage via “free trial” or usage quotas.
💳 Paid Plan Details:
One source cites a price of $9.99 per month, with limits like 100,000 words per conversion and a daily cap of 500,000 words.
🧭 Access Method:
• Via web app / dashboard.
• Browser extension (Chrome) that you can enable to convert and listen to web content directly.
• Desktop version via WebCatalog for Windows/macOS.
🔗 Experience Link
https://audioread.com