96 tools and guides
Free audiobook tools, converters and guides
Convert any book format, cast AI voices by genre, run the free calculators and read the publishing guides. Everything links back to the AI audiobook generator.
Convert any book format
EPUB, PDF, Word, Kindle and text files into full-cast audiobooks.
- EPUB to AudiobookTurn an EPUB into a chaptered audiobook with a voice per character.
- PDF to AudiobookReflow a text PDF into chapters and narrate it with AI voices.
- Word to AudiobookDOCX manuscripts to MP3 or M4B, split on your headings.
- Text to AudiobookPaste text and hear it as a full-cast audiobook.
- Kindle to AudiobookWhat works for Kindle books and how to convert DRM-free files.
- Book to AudiobookTurn your own book into an audiobook with a full cast.
- Calibre EPUB to AudiobookFrom your Calibre library to a narrated audiobook.
- Google Docs to AudiobookExport a draft from Google Docs and hear it narrated.
- Markdown to AudiobookMarkdown files to MP3 or M4B, one chapter per heading.
- PDF to MP3Convert a PDF into MP3 files with natural AI voices.
- TXT to MP3Text files to chapter MP3s with a narrator and a cast.
- Manuscript to AudiobookIndie authors: from finished manuscript to audiobook edition.
AI audiobook makers
Make audiobooks, samples and M4B files with AI voices.
AI voices and casting
Narrators, character voices and multi-voice narration.
Audiobooks by genre
Sample casts and narration styles for every genre.
- FantasyEpic narrators, raiders and sorceresses for fantasy.
- RomanceDual and duet narration for romance novels.
- RomantasyDuet leads plus a full fantasy cast.
- ThrillerTense narrators and villains for thrillers and mysteries.
- Sci-fiCrews, aliens and ship AIs, each with a voice.
- HorrorCreepy narrators and whispers for horror fiction.
- Children'sWarm narrators and playful voices for picture books.
- Young AdultTeen voices and first-person POV narration.
- LitRPGA system voice, stat screens and a full party.
- Cozy MysteryA voice for every suspect in your cozy mystery.
- Historical FictionPeriod voices and accents for historical novels.
- MM RomanceTwo male leads with distinct, matched voices.
- XianxiaCultivation novels with sects, elders and a full cast.
- NonfictionClear narration for memoir, history and how-to.
- Audio DramaFull-cast radio drama from a script.
- Bedtime StoriesGentle voices reading bedtime stories aloud.
- ShakespeareFull-cast readings of Shakespeare plays.
- Dramatized BibleDramatized, full-cast audio of public domain Bible text.
Audiobooks for writers and readers
Web novels, fanfiction, classrooms, accessibility and more.
- Web NovelsSerial chapters with the same voices every episode.
- FanfictionTurn your fanfic into a full-cast audiobook.
- AO3AO3 works you wrote, read aloud with a cast.
- WattpadYour Wattpad story as an audiobook.
- SubstackText to speech for Substack fiction and essays.
- WritersProof-listen drafts in the voices of your characters.
- Table ReadHear your screenplay or script read by a cast.
- StorytellingA narrator plus character voices for any story.
- D&D RecapsSession recaps with a narrator and NPC voices.
- Classroom Read AloudRead-aloud audio for class texts with character voices.
- Language LearningGraded readers as audiobooks for learners.
- ADHDShort, varied audio that is easier to follow.
- DyslexiaTurn reading lists into audio for dyslexic readers.
- Visually ImpairedMake your own accessible audiobooks.
Free audiobook tools
Calculators and converters that run in your browser.
- MP3 to M4B ConverterMerge MP3s into one M4B with chapters, in your browser.
- EPUB Chapter ExtractorList chapters, word counts and audio time from an EPUB.
- Words to MinutesNarration and speaking time from a word count.
- Audiobook Length CalculatorWord count or pages to finished hours.
- Audiobook Cost CalculatorHuman narrator versus AI narration cost.
Audiobook guides
How to make, publish and sell audiobooks made with AI.
- Make an Audiobook with AIStep-by-step from manuscript to M4B.
- Audiobook CostWhat narration, editing and AI really cost.
- Recording TimeHow long recording takes, human versus AI.
- Chapter LengthAverage chapter lengths, limits and splitting.
- Audiobook Cover SizeSquare cover specs, pixels and file types.
- Audiobook Script FormatPrepare a manuscript for AI narration.
- Pronunciation GuideFix names and invented words in AI narration.
- Character VoicesNarrator techniques for distinct character voices.
- Audiobook RightsWhen it is legal to make an audiobook.
- M4B vs MP3Chapters, file size and player support compared.
- Play M4B FilesPlayers for iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
- AI Audiobooks on AudibleWhat Audible and ACX accept today.
- Where to Sell AI AudiobooksStore rules for AI narration compared.
- Audiobook on AmazonKDP, ACX and AI options explained.
- Publish on SpotifyStep-by-step publishing on Spotify.
- Publish on Google PlayUpload an audiobook to Google Play Books.
- Publish on KoboPublish an audiobook with Kobo Writing Life.
- Publish on XimalayaPublish an audiobook on Ximalaya.
- Sell on Your WebsiteSell audiobooks direct with your own store.
- Audiobook on YouTubeRights, AI labels and steps for YouTube.
- Can ChatGPT Make an Audiobook?ChatGPT, NotebookLM and Gemini compared.
- Google AI Studio AudiobookGemini TTS steps and limits.
- What Is an M4B File?The audiobook format explained: chapters, cover, tags and players.
Comparisons and alternatives
How a full-cast AI audiobook compares with other tools.
- AI vs Human NarratorQuality, cost and time compared.
- Full Cast vs Single NarratorWhen a full cast beats one narrator.
- Best TTS for AudiobooksText to speech tools compared by use case.
- Open Source GeneratorsGitHub audiobook tools versus a hosted studio.
- ElevenLabs AlternativeAuto casting and chaptered files.
- Speechify AlternativeMake audiobook files, not just listen.
- Murf AlternativeAuto cast and M4B chapters.
- Play.ht AlternativeAn audiobook workflow after Play.ht.
- Wondercraft AlternativeAudiobooks with auto casting and M4B.
- NaturalReader AlternativeMake full-cast audiobook files.
- Balabolka AlternativeA full cast of AI voices in a browser.
- Edge Read Aloud AlternativeSave books as MP3 or M4B.
- KDP Virtual Voice AlternativeOwn your audio files and cast.
- Apple Books Narration AlternativeA full cast instead of one digital voice.
- Google Play Auto Narration AlternativeA full cast you can take anywhere.
- Spotify Creation Tools AlternativeFull-cast files for Spotify and beyond.
