article2audio

article2audio is a web-based tool that converts articles and blog posts into natural-sounding audio. It goes beyond standard text-to-speech by using AI to describe images, summarize tables, and interpret complex text, adding smart pauses to make the listening experience feel like a friend is reading to you. The service supports English only, with two American English voice options (male and female). It works best with article and blog post URLs, though it can attempt conversion of any web page. A convenient podcast integration allows you to aggregate audio versions in your favorite podcast app. Simple pay-as-you-go pricing charges $2.22 per hour of generated audio, with no subscription commitment.

Key Features

• Descriptive imagery: AI-generated hints for images instead of silent gaps
• Table summaries: Synthesized key takeaways instead of line-by-line readings
• Complex text interpretation: Understandable narration for code and formatted text
• Meaningful voice-overs: Enhanced text before voice-over for natural flow

Requirements

• Web browser (no native mobile app, but can be added to home screen)
• Internet connection