How to turn text into an audiobook
- Paste the English text you have permission to convert. Give the audiobook a title.
- Place the cursor at a chapter break and choose Split at cursor. Rename the sections and select the ones you want to hear.
- Choose a voice and speed. Check the estimated listening time and the credits needed for your selected text.
- Sign in, confirm the selected text, and generate audio when the service is available and you have enough credits. Download the finished chapter MP3s individually or as a ZIP.
Try it with two sections of a study guide. Paste both, put the cursor just before the second heading, and split there. Rename the sections “01 Overview” and “02 Key terms.” Select just the first section to check its cost. You can generate the second later as a separate job.
Prepare a script that sounds natural aloud
Remove references that only make sense on the page and keep the notes your listener needs. Spell out any abbreviation you want read as words. For example, write “five kilograms” if you want that reading of “5 kg.” Put each chapter break where you would pause in the narration.
If you copied the text from a document, check for repeated headers and footnotes before generating. See the guide to removing PDF headers and footnotes for a before-and-after example.
What costs credits, and what can I save?
Pasting and editing are free. Generating audio uses one credit per selected character, including spaces and punctuation. Eligible new accounts get 500 characters once, valid for 7 days. Check pricing and credits before a long conversion.
Save the edited script as TXT before generating if you need a copy. The audio export is MP3, with one file per chapter and a ZIP download. If you need a single file with a chapter menu, compare MP3 vs M4B for audiobooks.
Your draft stays in this browser tab. When you request audio, the selected text goes to the speech service. See the data retention and deletion policy for details.
When to start with text
| What you have | Start here | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Draft, notes, or a copied article | Paste text into the editor above. | Remove menus or references you do not want spoken. |
| PDF with selectable text | Open the PDF converter. | Compare the extracted page order with the original. |
| Scan or photo of a page | Run OCR separately, then paste the corrected text. | Double-check names, numbers and missing lines. |
Text to audiobook FAQ
Does the converter summarize or rewrite my text?
It narrates the script you select. If you want a shorter version, edit the script before you generate audio.
What can I generate with the signup trial?
Use the allowance for a short excerpt when generation is available. A voice preview is limited to 500 characters and uses the same balance. Check the conversion estimate before selecting an entire chapter.
Can I listen on my phone without a connection?
Save the finished MP3s to the device and open them in a player that supports local MP3s. Unzip a chapter ZIP before importing it. Whether the player remembers your place depends on the app.
Can I paste text in another language?
This tool is designed for English narration. It does not translate the script. Try a short excerpt if it contains names or phrases from another language.