Academic PDFs to Audio
Convert academic PDFs into natural-sounding audio, powered by AI. Listen to research papers on the go with high-quality text-to-speech.
Requires macOS 14+ with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5)
Powerful Features
Everything you need to turn research papers into listenable audio.
AI-Powered PDF Parsing
Google Gemini natively reads your PDF and extracts text from complex academic layouts, tables, and figures.
Footnote Detection
Footnotes are detected and inlined automatically. Figures and tables are converted to audio descriptions.
Gemini Extraction
Gemini extracts and structures content in a single pass for natural, audio-friendly output.
11 TTS Voices
Choose from 11 natural-sounding voices — male and female — for the perfect listening experience.
MP3 & WAV Export
Export your audio in MP3 or WAV format. Perfect for listening on any device.
Speed Control
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 2.0x. Listen at the pace that works for you.
How It Works
Three simple steps to transform any paper into audio.
Drop Your PDF
Drag and drop any academic PDF into Papercast. It handles complex layouts, tables, and equations.
AI Processes Content
Gemini reads the PDF natively and extracts structured, audio-friendly text in a single pass.
Listen & Export
Listen with your preferred voice and speed, then export as MP3 or WAV for on-the-go listening.
See It in Action
Start Listening to Research
Download Papercast and transform how you consume academic papers.
Requires macOS 14+ with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5)