What output do you need?
Preview the workflow here, then use bounded background narration for a downloadable file.
Need this in a production workflow?
Use one-time API credits for automation, or Max for larger files, background jobs, batches, and PDF audio.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I listen to a PDF read aloud for free?
Local text extraction and mastered Kokoro voice samples are free for text-based PDFs up to 500 KB. Downloadable narration currently uses a bounded English MAX or API background job.
Can I download the audio as MP3?
Yes, through the bounded English MAX or API background workflow. Local browser MP3 export is paused while its replacement engine completes real-document quality testing.
Which voices are available?
ExactPDF provides mastered samples for approved US and UK Kokoro voices. Downloadable background narration currently supports English only.
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
No — the tool works on text-based PDFs. For scanned PDFs, use the OCR tool first to extract the text, then use this tool.
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