Listening
Turn academic papers and documents into audio for listening on the go.
Founded by:
Carlo Zottmann
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About
Listening converts PDFs, Word documents, and web pages into audio using natural-sounding AI voices. Designed for students and researchers, it allows users to adjust playback speed, select specific sections like abstracts or results, and automatically skip footnotes and references. The app includes a browser extension for saving articles, Zotero integration, and one-click note-taking with auto-timestamps. It supports multiple devices including macOS, iOS, and web browsers.
Key Features
- AI text-to-speech for PDFs, Word, and web content
- Speed control up to 3x
- Zotero integration
- Browser extension for saving articles
- One-click note-taking with timestamps
What Makes It Different
Specialized for academic papers with features to skip citations and organize content by standard paper sections (abstract, findings, etc.).
Pricing
Free trial available. Paid plans start at $4.92/month billed yearly or $12.99/month billed monthly.
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