Article to Audio
SpeechGeneration AI converts web articles and blog posts into natural-sounding audio. Paste any URL — news, Medium, Substack, documentation — and listen in 95+ AI voices. Plans start at $5/month. 10,000 characters free for new users.
SpeechGeneration AI Article-to-Audio converts public web URLs into downloadable MP3 narration using 95+ AI voices across 3 quality tiers.
10,000 characters free • No credit card • Works with most public webpages
How to Convert Articles to Audio
Paste the article URL
Copy the URL of any web article, blog post, or news story. Works with any public page.
AI extracts the content
Our AI strips ads, navigation, and clutter — keeping only the article text and structure.
Choose your voice
Pick from 95+ AI voices. Match the tone to the content — news, casual, professional.
Listen or download
Stream instantly or download MP3. Listen on any device, anywhere.
Pro tip: Bookmark our URL import tool in your browser. When you find an article you don't have time to read, paste the URL and listen later.
Technical Details
Specs
- Public webpage URL (no paywall required)
- AI strips ads, navigation, comments
- No per-generation character cap
- Output: MP3 (WAV also available)
- 30+ languages (Studio), 70+ (Studio+)
What We Extract vs. Skip
How Our Extraction Works
When you paste a URL, SpeechGeneration AI runs a multi-step extraction pipeline to isolate article text from page clutter:
- Prioritizes
<article>and semantic HTML tags for content detection - Ignores ad containers, comment blocks, and navigation sidebars
- Preserves heading hierarchy, lists, and blockquotes
- Falls back to clean reader-mode extraction for non-standard layouts
Results vary on JavaScript-heavy single-page apps and bot-protected pages. For best results, use articles from standard publishing platforms.
How Much Audio Per Article?
~5 min
800-word news article
~13 min
2,000-word blog post
~33 min
5,000-word feature
A 2,000-word article uses approximately 12,000 characters. With the Starter plan ($5/month, 60,000 characters), that's 5 articles per month with Studio voices or 50+ with Economy.
Why Listen to Articles?
Turn your reading backlog into a listening playlist. Consume more content in less time.
Listen While Multitasking
A typical 2,000-word article is ~12,000 characters. Listen during commutes, workouts, or chores instead of staring at a screen.
URL to Audio in Seconds
Paste a URL and get audio in under a minute. No copy-pasting article text, no manual cleanup.
Reduce Screen Time
Download audio and listen offline. No screen required — reduce eye strain on long reading days.
Bulk With Economy Tier
Economy tier (0.1×) stretches your credits 10×. Convert 50+ articles per month on the Starter plan ($5/mo).
AI Article Reader vs. Reading on Screen
| SpeechGeneration AI | Reading on Screen | |
|---|---|---|
| Time per 2,000-word article | ~30 seconds to convert | 8-10 minutes reading |
| Multitasking | Listen while commuting, cooking, exercising | Requires full screen attention |
| Eye strain | Zero — audio only | Prolonged screen exposure |
| Content sources | Most public URLs — news, blogs, docs | Whatever's on your screen |
| Languages | 30+ languages | Only languages you read |
| Replay & review | Download MP3, replay anytime | Re-read or bookmark |
| vs. Browser Read Aloud | 95+ neural voices, MP3 export, voice selection | 1 robotic voice, no export, no customization |
Hear Article Narration Quality
Compare voice tiers to find the right quality for your listening.
Economy
Click to play
Cost-efficient narration
Studio
PopularClick to play
Natural human-like narration
Studio+
Click to play
Expressive narration with emotional tone
What Articles Can You Convert?
Different content types benefit from different voice tiers. See which works best.
Daily news, breaking stories, and current affairs
The Problem
You want to stay informed but can't read every article. News tabs pile up in your browser.
The Solution
Paste news URLs and listen during your commute. Stay informed without screen time. Works with any news site.
Recommended Tier
Economy (0.1×)Bulk news consumption — convert 100+ articles per month.
Sample script:
The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain unchanged, citing stable inflation and strong employment numbers.
Click to play
Long-form blog posts, newsletters, and opinion pieces
The Problem
Your reading list keeps growing. You subscribe to 20+ newsletters but only read a fraction.
The Solution
Convert long-form blog posts and newsletters to audio. Process your entire reading backlog while doing other tasks.
Recommended Tier
Studio (1×)Engaging narration for longer content worth savoring.
Sample script:
I've been thinking about the intersection of AI and creativity for years now, and I finally have a framework worth sharing.
Click to play
Developer docs, API references, and how-to guides
The Problem
Documentation is essential but tedious to read. Developers spend hours reading docs.
The Solution
Listen to documentation and tutorials while coding. AI handles code references and technical language clearly.
Recommended Tier
Studio (1×)Clear technical delivery with proper pacing.
Sample script:
To initialize the SDK, import the client module and pass your API key to the constructor. The default timeout is 30 seconds.
Click to play
In-depth features, investigations, and research pieces
The Problem
In-depth articles (5,000+ words) are valuable but require significant time commitment.
The Solution
Convert long-form journalism and research pieces to audio. Listen to the full piece without the time pressure of reading.
Recommended Tier
Studio+ (2×)Immersive delivery for premium long-form content.
Sample script:
The investigation began with a single document, leaked by an anonymous source inside the organization, that would unravel a decade of secrecy.
Click to play
Voice Tiers for Article Listening
Based on Starter plan ($5/month for 60k characters)
Economy
0.1× multiplier
News articles, daily briefings, quick reads
- 15 languages
- Emotional control
~120 minutes
per month (Starter plan)
Studio
1× multiplier
Blog posts, newsletters, documentation
- 30+ languages
- Emotional control
~12 minutes
per month (Starter plan)
Studio+
2× multiplier
Long-form journalism, immersive features
- 70+ languages
- Emotional control
~6 minutes
per month (Starter plan)
Pro tip: Use Economy for news you'll listen to once, and Studio for blog posts and newsletters worth savoring. This stretches your monthly credits 10×.
Convert Articles From Popular Platforms
Works with most public webpages that contain readable article text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What websites does the article converter work with?
SpeechGeneration AI works with most public webpages. Tested platforms include Medium, Substack, WordPress, major news sites, Dev.to, Wikipedia, and documentation sites. The AI attempts to strip ads and navigation automatically. Results vary on JavaScript-heavy or bot-protected pages.
How does the AI extract article text from a URL?
Our AI analyzes the page structure, identifies the main article content, and strips away ads, sidebars, navigation menus, and comments. You get clean article text ready for audio conversion.
Can I convert paywalled articles?
SpeechGeneration AI can only access publicly available content. If an article is behind a paywall, you can copy-paste the text directly into our reader instead of using the URL import.
How much does it cost to convert articles to audio?
A typical 2,000-word article uses about 12,000 characters. With the Starter plan ($5/month, 60k chars), you can convert about 5 articles per month with Studio voices, or 50+ with Economy voices. 10,000 characters are free.
Can I batch-convert multiple articles at once?
Currently, articles are converted one at a time. Paste a URL, generate audio, then move to the next. Each conversion takes under 30 seconds. Batch conversion is on our roadmap.
What if the article has images, charts, or embedded content?
The AI extracts text content only. Image captions and alt text are included when available, but charts and embedded media are skipped. The result is a clean text-to-audio conversion.
Can I listen to articles in languages other than English?
Yes. SpeechGeneration AI supports 30+ languages with Studio voices and 70+ with Studio+. If the article is in a supported language, select a matching voice for natural pronunciation.
How does this compare to browser read-aloud features?
Browser read-aloud uses basic text-to-speech with robotic voices and no export option. SpeechGeneration AI uses neural AI voices with natural pacing, lets you download MP3, and offers 95+ voice options.
Is there a browser extension?
Not yet — a browser extension is on our roadmap. For now, copy the article URL and paste it into SpeechGeneration AI's URL import tool. The process takes under 10 seconds.
Can I use the audio commercially (e.g., for a podcast)?
Yes. All SpeechGeneration AI audio is licensed for commercial use — podcasts, YouTube, social media, client work. No watermarks or attribution required. See our Commercial Use page for full details. Note: you are responsible for having rights to the source text you convert.
Do I need permission to convert someone else's article?
You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use the source text. Converting publicly available articles for personal listening is generally acceptable. For commercial redistribution (e.g., turning someone else's article into a podcast episode), check the original content's license and terms.
Start Listening to Articles
10,000 characters free — enough for a full article. No credit card required.