Listen to research papers, free.
Upload a paper's PDF and hear it read aloud with natural AI voices. Get through your reading list on commutes, walks, and workouts — without a $12/month subscription.
Your reading list, on audio
Drop a paper in the converter and press play while the rest generates.
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From PDF to listenable in a minute
- Step 1
Grab the PDF
From arXiv, the journal site, or your university library. DRM-free text PDFs work best.
- Step 2
Upload and pick a voice
24 natural AI narrators with adjustable speed — 1.5× is popular for first passes.
- Step 3
Listen in sections
Abstract on the walk to the lab, discussion on the way home. Your place is saved.
Why researchers listen
Audio isn't a replacement for close reading — it's how you triage and revisit.
Reclaim dead time
Commutes, gym sessions, and chores become a first pass through the week's papers.
Triage faster
Hear the abstract, intro, and conclusion to decide which papers deserve a deep read.
Revisit before seminars
Re-listen to a paper's argument on the way to journal club instead of skimming in the hallway.
Built for academic PDFs
Speed control
Skim at 1.5×, slow down for dense arguments.
Position memory
Switch between listening and reading without losing your place.
Natural narration
24 AI voices that don't sound like a 2010 screen reader.
Free and private
No institutional license, no data resale, no paywall.
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Frequently asked questions
Listening to academic papers, honestly answered.
- How do I listen to a research paper?
- Download the paper's PDF (from the journal, arXiv, or your library portal), upload it to AudioDoc, pick a voice, and press play. The paper is split into sections and the audio streams as it's generated.
- Is this free for students and researchers?
- Yes — free for everyone, with no subscription, credit card, or institutional license. Guest uploads are kept for 24 hours; a free account keeps your reading list permanently.
- How does it handle equations, figures, and tables?
- AudioDoc reads the paper's text content. Heavy math, figures, and tables don't translate fully to audio — most researchers use listening for the abstract, introduction, and discussion, then read the methods and results visually.
- Can I speed up the narration?
- Yes. Adjust the reading speed to skim familiar material faster, and slow down for dense sections. Your position is remembered if you switch back to reading on screen.
- Does it work with two-column paper layouts?
- AudioDoc extracts the PDF's text layer in reading order. Most modern journal and arXiv PDFs work well; very unusual layouts can occasionally affect ordering.
- Can I listen on my phone between classes?
- Yes. It runs in any mobile browser with normal audio controls — upload from your laptop, keep listening from your phone with a free account.
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