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AudioRead AI 2024- Listen to Written Text while You Are in Gym!

Published by Squad Forward on 12 August 2024 | Published in Productivity

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  • You can convert any text into audio by selecting a language from 77 options and choosing the pitch and speed according to your preferences.
  • You can listen to audio offline by downloading the MP3 file.
  • You can integrate your audio into any podcast you want through AudioRead’s private PodCast RSS feed.
  • You can use it in the app, extension and web application form on any iOS and Android device you want.
  • AudioRead has a free version for everyone.
  • Its premium version might be expensive for students.
  • The audio may not be as expressive and natural as the human voice is.
  • The tool requires a stable online connection to convert text into audio. So, it is not for those who have an unstable internet connection.

 

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Let's suppose you have to write an assignment about artificial intelligence that requires you to read extensive articles and PDFs. You are doing self-directed learning so you need to grasp a large amount of knowledge in a short time. 

In this scenario, sitting at a desk and reading books and articles for hours seems a daunting and less productive task. You can't do other things as reading is going to take your whole time. 

But, there is one tool that can change this situation. It is an artificial intelligence-based narrative tool that can help you in reading various articles, books and emails while you are in the gym, cooking something or traveling somewhere. 

What is AudioRead AI Tool? 

AudioRead is an artificial intelligence tool that transforms text into audio, offering a different approach to consuming information. It feels like you have a virtual narrative friend at your disposal who can read any text aloud for you in a natural and human-like way. 

The tool uses natural language processing algorithms (NLP) and speech synthesis techniques to transform and interpret any text into the MP3 audio form. The audio of this tool feels like a human is speaking as it is natural and high-quality.

How Does AudioRead AI Tool Works?

You can use this tool in various places where you just need to follow two steps to convert text into audio. In every place, the process of using this tool varies so we would discuss every place in detail.

Using Chrome Extension

You can download its Chrome extension if you are using Chrome, Brave, Edge and other Chromium-based browsers. Now, if you are reading any web article and want to highlight any part to listen to it or want to save any web page for listening, you can do this on AudioRead. Moreover, if you want to listen to any text from PDF, you can upload that too. It will extract the text from the PDF so that you can listen to it later on when you are done browsing.

You can install the Progress Web App (PWA) if you browse in Chrome on Android. This will help convert any text into audio.

Using in Web App

To use its web app version, you need to sign up or log in first. You can use its web application on any mobile or computer. After signing up, you need to click on “read in audio” to go to the next interface.

In that interface, you need to upload the text that you want to listen to. You can copy and paste any text or upload any PDF document, docs or any file to listen to. Then, select any language and voice of AI that suits you. There will be a range of voices from which you can choose from.

Now, the AudioRead will start the audio in a loud voice.

Listen in PodCast

If you are a podcast person, you can listen to the audio in your favorite podcast too. This tool has integration with Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Player FM, The Podcast App, Downcast and many other famous podcasts. 

But, how to use it? Well, when you generate the audio in the web application, it will generate a private PodCast RSS feed. You can use that feed to subscribe to it in any podcast and listen to it on the go.

Listen on Safari

If you use your Mac or iPhone on Safari, you can convert any web article to audio by using the shortcut. You will add Apple native shortcut apps and you will see a new action of AudioReads in the share menu.

Mobile Apps

iOS Shortcut app and Android app can be used to convert any text into audio form on your mobile. You can download the apps and use them for listening to text.

Pricing Model of AudioRead

There are two pricing models for AudioReads in 2024. It may change in the future.

Free Version: There is one free version in which you can convert 50,000 words in audio form in one day.

Premium Version: The premium version will cost you 9.99 dollars per month. You can convert 100,000 words. The limit for one day is 500,000 words so that you can have unlimited experience without any interruption.

Key Features of AudioReads

Human-like Voice Conversion

You can convert any text into audio. The tool will provide you with the audio in a human-like voice so that you can understand it with ease and enjoy natural language audio. It provides you with a range of voices so that you can select any that suits you. You can choose from a vast library of male and female voices in it.

Multiple Language Support

You can convert the text into 77 languages. It ranges from Arabic to Chinese to Urdu and Hindi languages. The best thing is it provides you with the sub-varieties of languages so that every person can have their native language experience.

Adjust the Speed and Pitch

You can adjust the speed and pitch of your audio too. You can tell the tool whether you want to listen to the audio at normal or high speed. 

Offline Listening

You can download the MP3 audio file so that you can listen to it while there is no internet connection. So, when you are traveling or having issues with your internet, you can listen to audio without any interruption.

Forward Email Integration

It has a forward email integration feature that enables you to listen to the email. You can forward your email to a unique address that will enable you to listen to your email’s audio.

Podcast Integration 

You can listen to audio in podcasts if you want. It has integration with various podcasts so that podcast lovers can benefit from it.

Benefits of AudioRead

There are various benefits of AudioRead for students, teachers, book lovers, professionals, podcast lovers, language learners and visually impaired people.

WHO states that there are at least 2.2 billion people globally who have visual impairment issues. Students and professionals with this issue can't read academic articles, PDF files and their professional documents. 

So, AudioRead can help them in getting information without reading. Moreover, it enhances the productivity of people two to three times as they can save their time. Listening takes less time and they can multitask while listening to any audio.

Conclusion

In short, AudioRead is a beneficial app that enables people to enhance their productivity and manage their time by converting long texts and PDF files into audio. You can even listen to books in audio form if you want. The best thing is it is available in Chrome extension and app form so every person can benefit from it. As it has a free version, you can use it without spending any money.

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