About
ElevenReader is ElevenLabs' flagship text-to-speech listening app, bringing the world's most natural AI voices to your reading life. Whether you're commuting, working out, or winding down, ElevenReader lets you listen to virtually anything—PDFs, eBooks, Kindle books, web articles, fan fiction, and more—in voices that sound genuinely human. The app offers a built-in library of thousands of audiobooks and ebooks, so you can dive in immediately without importing anything. For your own content, simply upload PDFs or other supported files and pick the voice you want. ElevenReader supports over 30 languages with voices that sound local, never robotic, making it a powerful tool for multilingual readers and language learners alike. Personalization is at the core of ElevenReader: switch voices mid-book, adjust playback speed, set sleep timers, bookmark moments, and follow along with synchronized word highlighting. The app also features iconic celebrity and literary voices exclusively licensed for ElevenReader. Recognized as Apple's App of the Day, ElevenReader has earned strong praise from podcast hosts, researchers, ML professionals, and visually impaired users who rely on it daily. It's free to start, with premium features available for power users who want access to the full voice catalog and advanced capabilities.
Key Features
- Ultra-Realistic AI Voices: Powered by ElevenLabs' industry-leading TTS engine, offering a wide selection of warm, natural-sounding voices across accents, genders, and styles—including exclusive iconic celebrity voices.
- Import Any Content: Upload your own PDFs, eBooks, Kindle books, and articles, or choose from thousands of built-in audiobooks and ebooks available directly within the app.
- 30+ Language Support: Listen in over 30 languages with voices optimized to sound native and natural, making it ideal for multilingual users and language learners.
- Fully Customizable Playback: Adjust playback speed, switch voices at any time, set sleep timers, bookmark key moments, and follow along with synchronized word highlighting.
- AI Podcast Summaries: Convert articles and PDFs into AI-generated podcast-style audio summaries for faster, more engaging consumption of long-form content.
Use Cases
- Commuters listening to books, articles, or research PDFs hands-free during their daily commute.
- Students and researchers converting dense academic papers and long-form PDFs into audio for easier consumption.
- Visually impaired users relying on natural AI narration to access books, documents, and web content independently.
- Podcast hosts and content creators quickly auditing research materials by converting them to audio before recording.
- Language learners listening to content narrated in their target language with native-sounding AI voices.
Pros
- Best-in-Class Voice Quality: ElevenLabs is widely regarded as the gold standard in AI text-to-speech, and ElevenReader benefits directly from that technology—voices feel natural and expressive, not robotic.
- Versatile Content Support: From academic PDFs to Reddit horror stories and romance novels, ElevenReader handles a broad range of content formats and genres with ease.
- Strong Accessibility Value: Visually impaired users and those with reading difficulties can rely on the app as a full-featured reading companion across virtually all content types.
- Free to Start: A generous free tier lets new users experience the core functionality without any upfront cost or credit card requirement.
Cons
- Audio Export May Be Restricted: Exporting narrated audio files may be limited or unavailable on the free plan, reducing flexibility for users who want to save audio offline.
- Primarily Mobile-Focused: The app is optimized for iOS and Android; desktop and web experiences are secondary, which may not suit users who prefer reading at a computer.
- Premium Voices Behind Paywall: The most distinctive and iconic voices, including celebrity narrators, may require a paid subscription to access fully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What voices are available in ElevenReader?
ElevenReader offers a wide range of natural AI voices including Warm British, Soft American, Deep American, and Perceptive British styles, as well as exclusive iconic voices from television, film, and literature. The selection continues to grow over time.
How much does ElevenReader cost?
ElevenReader is free to download and use with a solid set of core features. A premium tier unlocks additional voices, advanced features, and higher usage limits. Exact pricing details are available at elevenlabs.io.
What types of content can I import into the app?
You can import PDFs, eBooks, web articles, and other text-based documents. The app also has a built-in library of thousands of audiobooks and ebooks ready to listen to without importing anything.
Which languages does ElevenReader support?
ElevenReader supports narration in over 30 languages, with voices designed to sound natural and local rather than translated or robotic.
Is ElevenReader suitable for visually impaired users?
Yes. ElevenReader is widely used by visually impaired individuals as a comprehensive reading companion. The high-quality voices and broad content support make it a reliable accessibility tool for everyday reading needs.
