Research note
PDF to Podcast
Turn a paper, a report or a textbook chapter into a listenable study session. Upload your PDF, choose a target length, and review the script.
Drop your reading here.
PDF, DOCX, PPTX or TXT · up to 10 MB
Start with a script. No account or card required.
A target, not padding. Short sources may make shorter episodes.Guest audio previews are capped at 60 seconds.
A little listening goes a long way.
Original educational demos. Listen now, or open the source and make it yours.
Illustrative financial report
Reading beyond the revenue
Textbook-style lesson
A little less mystery in memory
Local synthesized voice · illustrative source
Made for your next commute.
A paper before class. A report before a meeting. One chapter before your exam.
Finish in the time you have
Choose a 2, 5, 10 or 20 minute target. Keep the useful details and lose the filler.
Understand, then remember
Source-linked paragraphs, a recap and five recall prompts turn passive listening into study.
Change a line, keep the rest
Edited segments get new audio. Unchanged segments reuse their voice recordings.
Your words, before the voices.
Read the script, shape the conversation, then press play.
Bring your material
Upload a document, paste notes, or import a public webpage.
Make the script yours
Edit a sentence. Move a section. Check it against the source.
Learn on the move
Listen by chapter, test your recall, and keep the transcript.
What will you learn on the way?
For revision, research, reports, newsletters and teaching.
Why spaced practice works
Spaced practice spreads learning across multiple sessions instead of concentrating it in one sitting.
More say in your audio overview.
A focused alternative for people who want to learn from their own material.
| Control | Cellcraft early access | NotebookLM / Gemini Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2 / 5 / 10 / 20 minute targets | Shorter / Default / Longer (English) |
| Script editing | Edit, reorder, inspect sources | No script editor documented |
| Voices | Cloud speech synthesis (single voice) | AI hosts by selected format |
| Study exports | MP3, TXT, timed SRT, print to PDF | Audio download and sharing |
| Private podcast feed | Private HTTPS RSS for signed-in users | Not documented in audio guide |
Checked against Google’s official guide on October 30, 2026. Features can change. Read the official guide
A few things worth knowing.
Can I try it without signing up?
Create and edit scripts without signing up, then preview up to 60 seconds. Guests receive one audio render per episode; signed-in accounts receive 3 renders per month, up to 10 minutes each. Regeneration counts. Daily and site-wide limits also apply.
What files and languages are supported?
PDF, DOCX, PPTX and UTF-8 TXT, up to 10 MB, 100 PDF pages and 60,000 extracted characters. Scanned PDFs need OCR first. English and Chinese are supported. Paste webpage text or YouTube captions into the text tab. Automatic URL import is being prepared.
Are my files used to train AI?
This app does not train models on your documents. Files are parsed in your browser. Extracted text, scripts and audio are retained for up to seven days, then refused and cleaned on subsequent requests; audio expires automatically. Text is sent to the selected AI provider under its data terms. You can delete an episode sooner.
Can I use the audio commercially?
You must have rights to the source material and comply with the selected AI and voice provider terms. The included sample recordings are for product evaluation. Check provider terms before commercial distribution.
Will the podcast make things up?
AI can make mistakes. Inspect the linked source excerpts before voicing. Without a model key, the app creates an explicitly labeled extractive outline instead of AI paraphrases. Edited lines should be checked again.
Can I listen in my podcast app?
Create a private HTTPS RSS link while signed in, then add it to apps such as Apple Podcasts or Overcast. Spotify does not accept private RSS. Anyone with your feed link can listen; reset it to revoke access. Episodes expire after seven days.