PDF to audio converter
Convert a PDF to audio, MP3, or a private podcast.
ReadCastX converts a PDF with selectable text into natural-sounding narration. Listen in your browser, send it to a compatible podcast app through a private feed, or download the result as MP3 on a paid plan.
No card required. The Free plan includes 3 generated audio hours each month.
From PDF to listening in four steps
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Upload your PDF
The file needs selectable text and can be up to 50 MB.
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Review the text
Check the title, extracted content, and estimated duration.
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Choose a voice
Pick an English, French, or Russian narration voice.
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Listen or download
Stream, follow your private feed, or download MP3 on Listener and Pro.
Choose the output that fits your routine
| Output | Available on | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Browser player | Every plan | Listening immediately on any modern browser |
| Private podcast feed | Every plan | Your usual podcast app, offline features, and car playback |
| MP3 download | Listener and Pro | Keeping a portable audio file you control |
Works well for text-based PDFs
Use reports, research papers, course readings, manuals, meeting documents, and saved newsletters. ReadCastX narrates the extracted text rather than summarizing or rewriting it.
Scanned PDFs need OCR first
Image-only scans do not contain readable text. ReadCastX detects that case and stops before generation, so no audio hours are charged. Run OCR elsewhere, then upload the text-enabled PDF.
Questions about converting PDFs to audio
How do I convert a PDF to audio? +
Create a free account, upload a PDF with selectable text, choose a voice, and confirm generation. You can then stream the audio, receive it in a private podcast feed, or download MP3 on a paid plan.
Can I download the PDF narration as MP3? +
Yes on Listener and Pro. The Free plan includes browser playback and the three newest episodes in your private feed, but not MP3 downloads.
Does it work with scanned PDFs? +
Only when the PDF already contains a selectable text layer. ReadCastX does not perform OCR on image-only scans.
Will the PDF become a public podcast? +
No. The feed is not submitted to public podcast directories. Its long random URL acts like a password, so share it only with people you trust.
Which languages and voices are available? +
ReadCastX offers English, French, and Russian narration voices. Listen to the public voice samples before generating audio.
Turn the next PDF in your queue into audio.
Start with 3 free hours. Upgrade only when you need more generation time or MP3 downloads.
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