Document listening
Upload PDFs, Word documents, text files, web articles, and other supported files, then listen to them in the app.
Audeus
ПодтвердитьAudeus text-to-speech app for PDFs, Word, web pages, ebooks and images on web, iOS, Android and Chrome, with highlighting, speed control and multilingual voices.
Audeus overview
Audeus is a text-to-speech reader for PDFs, Word documents, web pages, ebooks, images, and pasted text. It is positioned as a listening-first reading app that lets people upload or scan content, choose a voice, and follow along as the text is read aloud.
The product is available on the web, iOS, Android, and as a Chrome extension. Across the site, Audeus emphasizes synchronized highlighting, adjustable playback speed, annotation tools, and support for multiple languages and file types.
The pricing page shows a free plan with standard free voices, limited document uploads, and a free extension, plus a Pro plan with natural voices and additional features. An Enterprise option is also listed with contact sales, onboarding, and advanced user management.
Features
Scan and listen
Use the camera or scanned images to turn printed pages, screenshots, handwriting, and notes into audio.
Text highlighting
Follow the spoken text as it is read aloud, with customizable highlight color to help keep your place.
Highlighting and annotations
Add highlights, notes, and comments while reading to capture key points and annotate PDFs, articles, images, and graphs.
Speed control
Adjust playback speed, including up to 3.5x on the Pro plan, to match your reading pace and comprehension needs.
Multilingual voice support
Listen in 50+ languages with natural-sounding voices, including voices described as multilingual on the site.
Use cases
Academic and professional reading
Read dense assignments, legal materials, or research documents while following the text and adjusting playback speed to match the material.
On-the-go listening from paper
Scan printed pages, handwritten notes, or textbooks with a phone camera and listen while commuting or away from a desk.
Web and writing review
Listen to web pages, pasted notes, or drafts when you want to review content without staring at a screen for long periods.
Language learning
Use spoken audio and synchronized highlighting to support language learning and listening comprehension across supported languages.
Annotation-heavy review
Mark up PDFs, articles, images, and graphs with highlights and comments while listening to capture key points.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Supports a broad set of inputs, including PDFs, Word docs, web articles, ebooks, screenshots, scans, handwriting, and pasted text.
- Available across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension workflows.
- Includes synchronized text highlighting to help users follow along while listening.
- Offers playback speed control and multilingual voices for different reading needs.
- Provides annotation tools for marking up documents while listening.
Cons
- The sources do not spell out detailed upload limits, storage limits, or per-file restrictions for the free plan.
- Enterprise pricing is custom, so buyers need to contact sales for those details.
- The site does not provide a full workflow spec for every platform, so some setup details remain unclear from the available pages.
FAQ
What does Audeus do?
Audeus is a text-to-speech reader that converts PDFs, Word documents, web pages, ebooks, images, and pasted text into spoken audio so you can listen while following along.
Is there a free version of Audeus?
The sources show a free plan with standard free voices, limited document uploads, and a free text-to-speech extension. A Pro plan is also listed at $9.92/month when billed annually, with natural high-quality voices and additional features.
Which platforms does Audeus support?
Audeus is available on the web, iOS, Android, and as a Chrome extension, and the sources say you can listen across those devices.
What kinds of workflows does Audeus support?
The product pages describe upload-and-listen and scan-and-listen workflows, plus support for highlighting, annotations, playback speed control, and multilingual voices.
Does Audeus offer an enterprise option?
The sources do not mention a team workspace or collaboration features. Enterprise pricing is listed separately with contact sales, dedicated support, onboarding, and advanced user management.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Text to speech
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
- Supported files
- PDF, Word (docx), non-DRM EPUB, web articles, images, scans, screenshots, pasted text
- Languages
- 50+ languages
- Pricing
- Free plan; Pro plan listed at $9.92/month billed annually; Enterprise contact sales
- Domain
- audeus.com