Natural Readers
Text to speech suite for web desktop and mobile with premium and AI voices OCR and MP3 export used for study accessibility content creation and review.
Overview
Natural Readers provides web and mobile apps and a desktop program that convert text and documents to natural sounding speech. Users can listen to web pages PDFs and Office files, adjust speed and voice, and export MP3s for offline use. Plans differ by voice quality and usage caps.
Current help docs show Plus and Pro subscriptions for individuals with monthly and annual pricing, while commercial licenses are available for business needs. Typical uses include language learning, proofreading, accessibility, and audio versions of articles. The service is easy to start with a free plan for casual listening and upgrades that unlock AI Plus and HD Pro voices for longer daily limits, OCR and MP3 conversion.
Teams and schools can license multiple seats for classrooms and labs with volume discounts.
Key features
- Web app mobile app and Chrome extension for on the go listening
- Premium and AI Plus HD Pro voices with adjustable speed and pitch
- OCR for images and scanned PDFs to extract readable text
- MP3 export with monthly character quotas for content reuse
- Document support for PDF DOCX PPTX EPUB and web pages
- Large daily character limits on Pro plans for heavy study
- Pronunciation and reading styles to match context
- Education and team licensing with volume discounts
Best for
- Create audio versions of articles whitepapers and reports for busy teams
- Proofread drafts by listening and catching errors or awkward phrasing
- Support students with reading accommodations in classrooms
- Study languages by switching voices speeds and accents
- Build voiceover files for tutorials and simple explainers
- Listen to long PDFs while commuting or exercising
- Prepare podcast style readings of blog posts for distribution
- Convert scanned documents with OCR and export MP3s
Capabilities
Web and Mobile Apps
Read websites and documents across devices switch voices and control speed for comfort and clarity.
OCR and MP3 Export
Turn images and scans into text and export MP3s within monthly character limits to reuse content offline.
Voices and Styles
Pick premium or AI voices set styles and pronunciation so outputs fit your context and audience.
Education and Teams
Use school and team licensing with discounts and admin controls for shared environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does pricing start and is there a free option?
Yes, there is a free plan. Help docs list Plus and Pro subscriptions for individuals with monthly options starting at $20.90.
Are MP3 exports included on personal plans?
Yes, plans include monthly character allotments for MP3 conversion from supported voices within limits.
Can I use voices commercially for client work?
You need the commercial license, personal plans are for individual use, review the license page.
Does it handle scanned PDFs or images well?
OCR features extract text from images and scanned documents for listening and export with good accuracy.
What platforms are supported today?
Web app, mobile apps and a desktop option with a Chrome extension for browser reading are available.
